6’6 ’24 Jayden Pretty (Carolina Pressure)
Although there were numerous contributors for this squad, Pretty was arguably their biggest difference-maker. He’s a big, strong-bodied post prospect with a nice combination of skill, length, and toughness. Pretty showed the ability to score around the basket or space the floor, and made his presence felt as a rebounder on either side of the ball. He also ran the floor well in transition.
5’10 ’26 Nick Arnold (Carolina Riptide)
It’s easy to appreciate the cohesion within this Carolina Riptide group, and Arnold is a massive part of their overall success. Despite being the youngest player on the roster, he’s able to effortlessly dictate the action and dominate a game. Arnold is an extremely smart floor general with the craftiness as a playmaker and ball-handler to get wherever he wants on the floor. His feel and overall instincts are way ahead of most players at his age.
6’9 ’25 Julien Kabori (Team Wildcat)
There’s a variety of guys who should appeal to college coaches from this Team Wildcat roster, and Kabori is as enticing as any of them. He’s a long, wiry, developing post prospect with nice mobility and interior presence on both ends of the floor. Kabori is a solid athlete who can finish above the rim, rebound his position, and alter shots as an interior defender. He moves well for his size, and should only continue to get better over time.
5’11 ’23 Jordon Nevill (Team Hope)
Although Team Hope offered great balance as a group, it would be impossible to ignore everything Nevill brought to the table. He’s an absolutely knockdown shooter, both off the catch and bounce, with a crafty handle and the ability to consistently make plays with the ball in his hands. Nevill can score the ball from all three levels, but looks to set up others without necessarily forcing the action. He was able to assert himself in numerous ways throughout this contest.
6’2 ’23 Grady Whitt (Go Hard)
There were multiple impressive contributors for this Go Hard squad, but Whitt stood out as their clear leader. He’s a wiry, unselfish guard prospect with strong downhill ability and a reliable playmaking sense. Whitt is a solid defender and rebounder who passes the ball extremely well, but can also score the ball as needed. He hit shots at a high percentage in this showing, and was very difficult to contain as a result.