6’2” 2024 Jeremiah Wilkinson (TSF Prep/Cal Signee): Wilkinson is a really refined scorer with the ability to make things happen from all three levels. When TSF is in trouble, they set Wilkinson on a ball screen and let him make magic happen. He’s an elite left-hand finisher in traffic, has legit range on his jump shot off the catch or bounce, and is an incredible leader both vocally and by example for his team. Has a chance to be an instant offense in the ACC at Cal next year.
6’4” 2024 Papa Kounte (S3 Academy): A dynamically athletic wing guard who possesses some beyond-the-arc touch and a motor that will have coaches intrigued. He’s got long arms and does a great job making instinctual plays on the basketball when in the gaps or guarding the point of attack. Can sometimes get a little too aggressive on that end of the floor but his ability to get out and make plays in transition is simply lethal. Will get offers from this weekend.
6’8” 2024 Dean Simos (Winston-Salem Christian Post Grad): A very versatile player with his ability to make open shots, make reads in the half-court, and use his physical edge for tough buckets inside through traffic. Has been his team’s most productive player all season long. Really competes for the glass at both ends of the floor and sets the tone for his group with his rugged approach and physical nature.
6’5” 2024 Jack Ullom (AIA Prep): A true jack of all trades for his team and simply willed them to an incredible 2nd half comeback vs Bridgeport Prep. Brought an incredible level of competitive fire his team needed to go with undeniable production. He guarded guys 6-7 inches taller than him incredibly well, rebounded in traffic amongst the trees, made timely outside shots, and found a way to exploit mismatches on drives to the basket. He’s a smart player and did all of this within the flow of the offense, finding a way to right the ship for his team moving them on to the next round.
6’6” 2024 Kalifa Ouattara (Bridgeport Prep): An athletic difference maker in transition. Loves to grab rebounds and push where he can show off his slippery handle. Wants to finish above the rim any chance he gets, just has his pedal pushing through the floor at all times. Defensively he’s incredibly active, using his athletic gifts to his fullest advantage. Can really slide his feet, alter shots at the rim, and make teams pay in transition for turning it over.
6’0” 2024 Trey O’Neill (IMG Academy PG/Elon Signee): Kid is simply a sniper, finds a way to get open off the ball and if he is you can count it as a bucket. Traditionally has played on the ball and will showcase his PG abilities from time to time but is flourishing in his role as a marksman for this group which only helps his ability to get on the floor early at the next level. A key piece for this IMG team that has to be considered the favorites at this point to win the Prep Nationals title.
