2024 6’2 Nile Atwater (Chosen 1 Academy): Atwater had a good showing on Day 1 and backed it up again on Day 2 with a strong showing. I really liked how he was able to operate and make plays, whether it was for himself or for others. Atwater mixed it up nicely, attacking and being physical while showing strong handles to create, but also made some terrific passes to set up his teammates well for easy baskets.
2024 6’8 Jacobi Adams (Baton Rouge): Adams has intrigued with his game, especially being at 6’8. One can always appreciate a player who plays hard and with a motor, one who makes an impact felt on both sides of the ball and does a lot of little things that can help his team. Moves well without the ball, stays engaged, can create scoring opportunities, and uses his length/athleticism to alter shots defensively.
2024 Cameron Knight (New Rock Prep Academy): Knight has been putting on an offensive show throughout the PG Nationals, and did so once again on Day 2. Finishing with 41 points, he continues to shine as a creator, a shot-maker from all levels, and one who just knows how to fill it up in a big way.
2024 Elisha Brown (TPLS): Brown captured my eyes with his consistency, his playmaking, his ability to be a physical guard who can make plays and get downhill, but also can hurt you in a variety of other ways. Throughout the event so far, he has been a steady offensive threat on the court for his team.
2024 Jackson Gaffney (Rocktop Academy): This is a young man that D1 programs should take a look at. Great blend of size and skill, while also displaying his ability to be a shot-maker especially from behind the arc and getting to his spots, but also impressed with his ability to make plays off the bounce when needed. Still think there is room left in his game, which is why he should be a target for programs.
2024 EJ Smith (TSF): Part of the dynamic scoring duo for TSF, Smith is another prospect that D1 schools should check out. Love his balance of being a scoring threat but also making plays and creating for his teammates; he can do both. He steps up when called upon to score, penetrating or knocking down shots but also drives and dishes well to his teammates.
2024 Sam Wolff (DME PG National): Wolff is fun to watch; playing with a little swagger in his game, showing some bounce and athleticism, and being a playmaker on the court. He can knock own shots off the catch but also can create off the bounce to score. He hit some big shots when needed from multiple levels.
2026 Deng Deng (S3 Academy): You simply just have to like what Deng brings to the floor. A true competitor, a player that will battle and outwork opponents, doesn’t mind being physical down in the paint and getting on the boards, and shows a nice feel and skillset offensively. Overall, Deng is simply one who will compete to the highest level, using his strong frame to his advantage on both ends of the court.
