6’10 ’25 Caden Giles (Flight 22)
There were plenty of notable big men on display, and Caden Giles was as impressive as any of them. His length, mobility, and general instincts make him a problem for opponents on both ends of the floor. Giles is phenomenal at protecting the rim and altering or blocking shots without fouling. He walls up incredibly well while possessing enough strength to absorb contact and still affect shots. Though his defensive presence is undeniably appealing, Giles also highlighted a lot of offensive prowess. He finishes well from the block and is capable of spacing the floor as needed. Giles is a nice passer for his size and rebounds consistently on either side of the ball. He does a great job of positioning himself for lobs and drop-offs. Giles should be a priority for various types of programs.
6’2 ’25 Markell Hollis (Flight 22)
While his teammate anchored the paint, Markell Hollis found success through his motor, toughness, and overall involvement on both ends of the floor. He suffocated opponents defensively and forced turnovers at a seemingly nonstop rate, which led to consistent fast-break opportunities. Hollis can score from all levels but is arguably at his best when getting downhill and attacking the basket. He handles the ball well and is comfortable initiating the offense as a primary option. Hollis carried himself as a leader by example and should have several next-level suitors.
6’0 ’25 Synaris Twitty (Oak Ridge Military)
It doesn’t take long to recognize that Synaris Twitty has the ability to be an impact player at the college level. He’s a tough, crafty guard with a polished scoring arsenal and the ability to create for himself and others. Twitty applies pressure from all levels and mixes it up at a strong rate, but is arguably at his best when attacking the midrange and hitting midrange pull-ups. He finishes well around the basket, knocks down shots from beyond the arc, and displays useful vision as a playmaker. Twitty is also a pesky defender with feel and instincts.
6’5 ’25 Joel Deigna (Oak Ridge Military)
Although we’ve watched Joel Deigna countless times over the years, he never fails to impress with his motor and physically overwhelming nature. Few guys can match his strength, toughness, athleticism, and sheer level of competitiveness. Deigna is a versatile wing that can operate in a variety of different roles. He’s a great finisher and reliable midrange threat who plays well through contact on both ends of the floor. Deinga excels in transition, defends multiple positions, and rebounds bigger than his listed height. He should be a useful piece at the next level.
6’1 ’25 Kobe Broome (Lake Norman Christian)
After watching his consistent production throughout the weekend, it would be difficult to say any negatives about Kobe Broome. He did legitimately everything as a focal point. Whether creating, setting up others, or applying nonstop scoring pressure from all levels, Broome delivered. He filled it up as a scorer and contained his assignment well defensively. Broome should appeal to various next-level coaches.