2026 Michael Jones (Elite 1 Gold): This is a young rising guard that you will want to start to jot down and watch in the near future. Jones though put on a show to help lead his team; whether it was showing off his speed in the open floor, his shiftiness and ability to create off the dribble, or finding ways to score whether it was knocking down shots from outside or finishing tough shots around defenders in the paint, Jones really elevated his play and made so many tough plays.
2024 Logan Ware (Strong Center 2024): Ware is a name that grabbed my attention during the first LIVE period and he grabbed my attention one again. The 6'6 forward is skilled for his size and you just have to love his activity on the court. He was strong on the boards on both ends, has good footwork, and shows flashes with his ability to not only finish in the paint but also step out with range as well. Ware filled it up, nearly posting a double-double for his team.
2023 Jasen Brooks (Pro One TN Biven): Brooks led the charge once again, and he is a name that continues to have a strong summer for Pro One. He is a strong tone-setter on the floor, really showing the ability to dictate the offense, find ways to score in a variety of ways, and score from multiple levels on the floor. He really elevated his game in the second half early on Day 4, scoring 17 of his 22 points to help secure a tough win.
2025 Treyvon Smith (Upward Stars 2025): Though this is a team and program loaded with young talent to really watch, 6'5 Treyvon Smith really stepped up for his team and should be yet another name to start watching more of. He made his presence felt on both sides of the floor, making strong defensive plays, being active and disruptive as well, and showing a soft touch down low. He didn't need to be the star for his team, but he took advantage of the opportunities that were there.
2024 Justin Ray (Upward Stars Fagan): Ray continues to show why he is one of the top shooters around the area. Ray's ability to get out off the ball and find his spots really makes him effective and pulls the defense out. With his athleticism and ability to rise up, Ray continued to show how big of a threat he can be from the perimeter but also playing with a great sense and feel to the game. He should be one that should start rising up the ranks for college coaches.
2023 Markus Pastorcic-Straun (Bounce): The 6'3 guard led the way for his team on Day 4 in his first game, as he was assertive in getting out in transition, not allowing the defense to set up and really had the defense back on their heels. On multiple occasions, he was able to create off the dribble and showcase how crafty he can be to get around defenders to score or get to the free throw line consistently.
2023 Jesse Mitchell (Strong Center 2023): Mitchell continues to flourish as one of those tough guards that consistently gets it done on the court. Whether it was his willingness to get to the basket, his one-dribble mid-range pull-up, or spotting up behind the arc, Mitchell was showing that he can be effective in scoring the ball from multiple areas on the court.