6'2 '25 Chad Traylor (Team United)
Although the entire roster is intriguing, there's something about Traylor's poised, steady identity that makes him so appealing. He can run the offense or operate without the ball, and is able to find equal amounts of success in both areas. Traylor's high IQ is evident through his two-way approach, as everything he does is purposeful and intentional. He's a useful shooter, playmaker, and defender who should only continue to turn heads over the coming years.
6'6 '23 Kaleb Parker (Team Hope)
Team Hope is easily among the most balanced teams in attendance, and Parker is a definite x-factor as a primary interior piece. Throughout the weekend, he's shown clear strides in his progression'especially compared to earlier in the spring. Parker utilizes his combination of size, length, and motor to secure second-chance opportunities and capitalize as a finisher around the basket. He willingly makes hustle plays and looks to do whatever possible to provide his team with an edge.
6'6 '25 Treyon Smith (CLT Nation)
Though young, the appeal should already be fairly obvious with someone like Smith. For starters, he already possesses an array of enticing physical tools with a ton of two-way upside remaining. Smith displayed an understanding of how to effectively operate within the paint on both ends of the floor, finishing, altering shots, and seizing rebounding opportunities. Folks should expect him to continue progressing.
6'2 '22 Jaquantae Harris (Big Shots Ellis)
Big Shots Ellis is such a balanced, well-oiled machine, but it would be truly impossible to ignore everything Harris put forth in this contest. He maintained his status as a tough, rugged, heady two-way floor general but also shot the ball at an incredibly high percentage from beyond the arc. When Harris is shooting the ball at such a strong clip, he's basically impossible to contain. He's an overwhelming defender and athlete with useful instincts on either side of the ball.
5'11 '22 AJ Cook (CC Elite)
While it wasn't as eye-popping as his explosion from yesterday, Cook still had a phenomenal showing for this CC Elite group. He made shots in every possible way, from moving without the ball to spotting-up to pull-ups off the bounce. Cook understands his limitations and how to play to his strengths as well as anyone. Despite some team struggles, he made a consistent impact from start to finish.
6'0 '23 Xavier Brown (Carolina Bad Boyz)
In the absence of Zandae Butler, Brown emerged as the guy to step up. Though short-handed everyone excelled within their respective role. Brown operated as a primary ball-handler, looked to run the offense with patience, and found scoring opportunities from multiple levels. He plays hard, defends his assignment well, and works to involve himself in the rebounding battle. Brown proved to be an asset throughout the weekend.
