2025 Martin Giant (Basketpoint USA): Giant played extremely well to start his day. Already sporting great size at his age, Giant showed a little bit of his pull-up game in knocking down shots but was really putting it on the deck to either get to the line or to finish strong at the rim. Really like his blend of playmaking, finishing/scoring, and athleticism.

2025 CJ Purdie (Combine Academy Brown): This is a young prospect part of the class of 2025 that has consistently got it done at our events.' He did so once again, especially with his outside shooting. A confident, long shotmaker, Purdie really was able to display how effective he could be from outside, knocking down multiple threes to lead his team. Finished with 24 points in Game 1 and five 3-pointers.

2024 Cam Flippen (Team United GSO): A team that has several prospects to really watch, Flippen was the one that really stood out with how he was able to see the floor, play at his own pace, and make a variety of plays.' Whether it was his ability to find teammates, finish through contact, knock down shots from multiple levels, and create with the dribble.

2023 Dylan Purnell (Team Trezz): Purnell led the way for Team Trezz on Day 1 early on, as it was great to see the long guard continue to make plays out in the open court, showcase his athleticism and high-rising ability to finish at the rim, create off the dribble, and to be strong with the ball in his hands.' Purnell is one that continues to go under the radar but also continues to produce.

2025 Zymari Perry (Heels Elite): A new name to start looking at, Perry really came out of the gates and impressed, as he showed tremendous athleticism, rising over defenders and finishing, getting to the rim, using his athleticism to make an impact on the defensive end, and a tremendous motor.' Really stepped up to lead his team on Day 1.

2026 Mark Caslaru (PSB): A young big that really captured my eyes early, Caslaru is a name to jot down and track in the years to come.' The 6'5/6'6 big man showed flashes of his feel for the game.' Whether it was his flashes down in the post, posting up and battling strong, his ability to be a rim-protector, running the floor, or being active on the glass. Caslaru made his presence known and should be fun to watch in the coming years.

2024 Zion Blevins (Chapmanville): The 6'7 prospect filled it up in Game 1 and did so once again in Game 2, as he is very skilled at his size and is one that can operate and show touch inside the paint but also can stretch the floor with his perimeter feel.' Versatile prospect and really can be a mismatch on the court for his team.' Had a tremendous Day 1 at the Hardwood Classic.

2024 Amir Alexander (Winston 76ers): Alexander had a good Day 1 at the event, as he continued to showcase his ability to use his body and strength to make plays and create, get downhill, and finish well around the basket.' But he also opened eyes more to his perimeter feel, showing he can step out and be a threat from behind the arc.