By: Khalil Shakir
Khiry White 2029 | Team USC 2029 Premier | Khiry White continues to impress with a combination of motor, athleticism, and an advanced skillset that sets him apart from others in his age group. He plays with relentless energy on both ends of the floor, attacking the glass and grabbing rebounds with consistency. His ability to crash the boards on offense gives his team valuable second-chance opportunities, while his presence on the defensive glass helps control tempo. What really stands out is his activity in the passing lanes as he turns defense into quick points in transition. For a player his age, his feel and versatility are already well ahead of the curve. With continued development, White has the tools and upside to grow into a highly impactful and well known prospect down the line.
Will Haunert 2027 | Upward Stars Pee Dee 16U | Will Haunert stood out this weekend as one of the top shooters, showcasing a smooth and consistent stroke from beyond the arc. As a wing, he’s already got a solid frame and build that projects well as he continues to develop into his body. Defensively, he held his own, showing good anticipation and the ability to stay in front of his matchup. With his shooting ability, positional size, and continued development defensively, Haunert has all the makings of a potential 3-and-D prospect at the next level. As his game continues to evolve, he’s definitely a player to keep tabs on moving forward.
Syncere Williams 2028 | Next Level Elite 2028 | Syncere Williams continues to show encouraging growth as a true pass first point guard, displaying the kind of maturity and feel you love to see at that lead guard position. He uses his quickness and craftiness with the ball, paired with a high IQ, to consistently create easy looks for his teammates. Williams plays with poise and patience, controlling the pace of the game. He does a great job of touching the paint, collapsing defenses, and making the right reads. On the defensive end, his quick hands and ability to stay in front make him a reliable on-ball defender. As he keeps making strides in his development, Williams has all the tools to become a high-level floor general down the line.
Alek Kornacki 2025 | Top Shot | It honestly baffles me that 6’10 unsigned senior Alek Kornacki is still on the board. He has all the tools and skillset that consistently translate into impact players at the next level. He’s shown the ability to score effectively with his back to the basket, finishing over either shoulder. He goes after every rebound, both offensively and defensively, and does a solid job rebounding out of area. His length makes him a real presence around the rim, altering shots with good timing and instincts. On top of that, he’s shown flashes of being able to stretch the floor, making him even more intriguing as a modern big. The potential and ceiling here are hard to miss. Kornacki is a name that D2 schools should be moving quickly on.
Steven Shaka 2027 | ACE SD 16U Brown | Steven Shaka had a strong showing this weekend and continues to move in the right direction as he develops his game. He did a great job attacking from the wing, using his length and wiry frame to get to the basket. Offensively, he showed he can knock down shots from three with solid consistency, opening up lanes for himself and others. On the defensive end, his activity was noticeable, getting deflections and steals in the passing lanes. There’s still room for growth, but the tools are noticeable, and his performance this weekend was a great step forward in his development.