26’ Tourean Thompson / New World Select 16u Thompson is a marksman from downtown that hit several big shots. He’s not afraid of the moment & rarely makes mistakes. Very cerebral guard that must always have a defender attached to him. Knocked down a game winner in his final matchup & was a steady contributor for his team as a scorer, facilitating & defending.
‘27 CJ Rosser / Team Trezz 15u Rosser is climbing up the national radar. He’s 6’8”, 14 years old & has a high skill level for a player with his size. Rosser has developed a nice turnaround jumper & is learning to play through contact. Defensively, he’s got a ton of versatility and can defend some guards & post players. As his athleticism continues to catch up with his game, he’s got a chance to become a top tier recruit. (@CJRosser7)
‘27 Kairell Evans / NC Invasion 15u Evans established himself as a go-to scoring option. His build, skill with the ball and IQ for scoring is impressive. Defenses can’t afford to make mistakes when he has the ball or he’ll make you pay. He’s at his best when he gets downhills but he can knock shots down while creating with his dribble. It’s early, but he’s a definite college prospect to track in the 2027 class.
‘25 Najai Hines / Strictly Ballas Elite Hines is 6’9”, 235 lbs and has game. He’s confident in his ability to operate on the block & sticks to his strengths. Defensively, he’s an exceptional shot blocker. Covers a lot of mistakes up for his teammates. Offensively, he’s raw but is a bigtime lob threat & can power through a defender with either hand. A lot to like long term. D1 prospect. (@najaihines)
@NGSHoops @nation_7th @rod_bridgers @CHC3 @HereGoJayAgain @8Ballahoopinsi1 @BJenkins247 @JamieShaw5 @Hoopfarm @TeamTrezz_RM @strictlyballas ‘27 Lester Allen / SBC-LA Allen is a complete guard. From a skill standpoint, he has every tool in his bag. Excellent shooting ability in every facet. Outstanding ball-handler that rarely turns the ball over & he drops a ton of dimes. Very fast & a timely shot maker.
@NGSHoops @nation_7th @rod_bridgers @CHC3 @HereGoJayAgain @8Ballahoopinsi1 @BJenkins247 @JamieShaw5 @Hoopfarm @TeamTrezz_RM @strictlyballas @SBCAcademy ‘28 Lonnie Porter / ACTS Elite 14u Porter is a good name to remember. He was a consistent performer against every level of competition he faced. Ultra-smooth creator, excellent shooter, crafty & an elite playmaker. Plays a winning brand of basketball & has tons of potential.
@NGSHoops @nation_7th @rod_bridgers @CHC3 @HereGoJayAgain @8Ballahoopinsi1 @BJenkins247 @JamieShaw5 @Hoopfarm @TeamTrezz_RM @strictlyballas @SBCAcademy @ACTS__Elite @Bedwards02 ‘30 Jeremiah Moore / IGI White 12u Only a 6th grader, he’s an impressive athlete with next level skill. Outstanding teammate & creates for everyone with a low turnover count. Excellent end to end speed, gets to the rim, communicates & defends at a high level. Tough prospect!
@NGSHoops @nation_7th @rod_bridgers @CHC3 @HereGoJayAgain @8Ballahoopinsi1 @BJenkins247 @JamieShaw5 @Hoopfarm ‘27 Makel Minor / Team Loaded 3SSB 15u Minor is an elite playmaker & scorer. He led them in scoring by a wide margin & racked up assists along the way. Makel is crafty, ultra quick, shifty & has tons of counters. Elite defenders struggle to contain him. D1 prospect.
@NGSHoops @nation_7th @rod_bridgers @CHC3 @HereGoJayAgain @8Ballahoopinsi1 @BJenkins247 @JamieShaw5 @Hoopfarm @kelm1nor ‘28 Ed Cota Jr. / Cota Elite 14u One of the purest PG’s that played over the weekend. Cota has excellent feel for the game, court vision & shot making ability. He makes everyone around him better & can dominate a game without scoring the ball. Watch his development closely.
@NGSHoops @nation_7th @rod_bridgers @CHC3 @HereGoJayAgain @8Ballahoopinsi1 @BJenkins247 @JamieShaw5 @Hoopfarm @kelm1nor ‘26 Jossiah Johnson / Team Wall 16u Johnson was a dominant presence. He was too agile for true post players & too strong inside for wings to defend him. Loved his ability to stretch the floor, battle inside & make plays when needed. Very productive inside/outside prospect.
@NGSHoops 31’ Jysir Buckram / Warriors Life Elite 11u So far, the youngest on this list. Very advanced game for his age. Plays strong, has good footwork, passes at a high level & can score it. Excels getting downhill & has a good jumper. Making a name for himself out of Goldsboro.
@NGSHoops @WJG_Sports @TimPounds @wlifebball If you want to read about more standouts, check NGSHoops.com later on. I wrote about nearly 90 players that I was able to see in person & study on film last weekend.