By; DeAjai Dawkins
6’1 2026 Bradley Floyd (Team Loaded NC 13U)
Bradley is a 13U prospect that caught my attention at the end of Saturday night. Playing for Team Loaded, Floyd has exceptional positional size for his age operating as a 6’1 lead guard. Due to his size advantage, his easiest baskets come from driving to the rim, as most defenders do not possess the length to compete. A Kings Mountain product, Bradley belongs to a community that has garnered a reputation in my eyes for wrapping their arms around star athletic talent. I have reason to believe that we should keep our eyes on Floyd as time progresses.
2024 Rakease Passmore (NLPB 828 2k24)
Rakease is a player whom I just watched for the first time last weekend. I doubt anyone who has watched him play will argue with me when I see he is one of the most special athletes in his class. Rakease has an effortless ability to propel his 6’4, long, muscular frame above the rim. There was a play today (one in which I still can’t believe) where Rakease attempted to finish a Statue of Liberty dunk off of a mistimed alley-oop. I have quite literally never seen a 2024 prospect’s hand that far above the rim in my entire life. If Rakease continues developing his game on the offensive end, becoming a multi-dimensional scorer, the results could be significant.
6’1 2023 Shane Anthony (Go Hard 16U)
Shane Anthony is most certainly consistent, I can give him that. The 6’1 guard’s shooting ability has exceeded “average” shooting performances of the weekend, as he’s permanently established himself in my mind as a player you simply should not leave open. Shane usually gives up a few pounds to his defenders, but this doesn’t hinder his game as he’s found a way to contribute the most from beyond the perimeter. The mechanics on Anthony’s shot are sound, and his confidence is indicative of a player who is well aware of the work he’s put in up to this point. He’s established himself as a varsity-level catch and shoot option, possibly more.
2022 6’5 Chance Morrow (Charlotte Guards)
One of, if not, the most premier 2-sport athlete in the class of 2022, Chance Morrow has impressed once again. Morrow has already established himself as a likely Division One recruit in basketball and has already garnered numerous high major offers in football, thus proving himself to be more than a legitimate commodity at the high school level. Morrow is a 6’5 wing with stellar athleticism, a level of fluidity on the court that exceeds his previous productive summer, and one of the most dangerous corner 3-point shots around. I have a saying that goes a little like this, “if I see Chance Morrow in the corner for 3, there’s a 90% chance that shot is going up.” Rightfully so, as Morrow has proven consistency from this area just as he’s proven himself to be consistent across the board.