2025 KJ Younger (R4A Scholars)
It was great to see Younger back in action on the court with Phenom Hoops, and it seems to be the same story each time as Younger continues to be physically overpowering for opponents on the court. Younger continues to excel and be a dominant piece attacking downhill, embracing and finishing through contact, and also showing his ability to knock down open shots. He continues to be such a tough matchup for defenders and he showed why at the event.
2025 Dalton Johnson (Basketpoint)
Johnson, who goes by Dynamite, really provides a spark with his play on the court. He was really effective in making plays off the bounce, creating and showing some craftiness with his handles along with his ability to finish over defenders but also hurt you from the perimeter. Johnson can fill it up and did so consistently at the event.
2027 Ethan Daniels (Carolina Storm)
Daniels was a new name that we learned about, and he certainly was strong in his ability to be a playmaker, score off the bounce, get to the rim and finish, and also impact the game in a variety of other ways. Daniels was active both offensively and defensively, getting out in the passing lanes and allowing his defense to turn into offense. Really liked his energy throughout.
2027 Sean Gere (Village Warriors)
Gere had a strong weekend from what we saw, as he was able to bring a lot of production and take advantage of the opportunities that were there. On several occasions, he was able to make those hustle plays that allowed him to score off missed shots as well as knock down shots confidently inside and out.
2030 Sonny Watkins (SW15H Elite)
Watkins is just starting his basketball career but one can see that he is going to be a tough matchup in the coming years. He is a long-framed prospect who is at his best in creating, attacking the paint, finishing around the basket, or getting on the glass to create second-chance opportunities. He has a solid grasp of the game early on with his background.