By: Noah Hooper
5’10 2023 Dalton Mcnew (Team Passion Elite 16U)
To put it in simple terms, Dalton is a kid that just knows how to win basketball games. Not only does he do a great job of putting the ball in the basket when his team needs him most, but he also makes everyone around him better as he has great vision and the ability to make good decisions in the open court. College coaches should definitely keep an eye out for this kid over the weekend.
6’6 2025 Christopher Eagan (Charlotte Dragons 2024 – BAXTER)
Moving onto a player that has the potential to be a high-level prospect in the future is 2025 Christopher Eagan. This kid is a really intriguing prospect as his long frame was very disruptive. Moreover, Eagan was a great rebounder for his team as his size allowed him to get great positioning in most situations. His footwork, good hands, and soft-touch around the rim also stood out as those skills are very rare for kids his size and age. I hope college coaches take some time to look at this kid because he could develop into something very special in the future.
6’7 2021 Jamil Trapp (Rock Hill Ballers 17U)
Throughout Day 1 Jamil really caught my eye with the skills he had at 6’7. With his long frame and the ability to put the ball on the deck, it was hard for defenses to adjust. He also showcased his rebounding ability as he did very well getting good positioning, grabbing offensive and defensive boards. Another thing Jamil did really well was running the floor hard. A lot of big men in high school really don’t see the value in running the floor, but Jamil understands this concept very well as it gives him many opportunities around the rim.
6’6 2024 Jalik Dunkley-Distant (Bounce Elite EYBL 15U)
In the times I saw Jalik play, what immediately stood out to me was his athletic ability. The way he used the natural ability to get in the lane and make plays for his team was impeccable. What’s also intriguing about Jalik is that he has great size for his position at 6’6. This length allowed him to finish over smaller defenders in the lane and be a big presence on the offensive boards for his team. Although all of these qualities that Jalik possesses are great, he has something that you cannot teach, and that is the willingness to play hard. He was also very vocal with his teammates and made his presence felt through his communication and floor general instincts. On the track that Jalik is on, I feel like he would be a good fit on a D-1 roster in the future given his positional size and ability.