6’7 ’27 Marlon Lewis (Next Level Elite)
It doesn’t take long to recognize the long-term appeal of a prospect like Lewis. He’s an incredibly long, fluid athlete with very smooth shooting prowess along the perimeter. Lewis already understands how to space the floor at a high percentage, but can also attack closeouts, knock down pull-ups, and finish at the rim. He displays solid two-way feel and is capable of impacting the game with or without the ball in his hands. Lewis plays with energy and utilizes his length very well to be a disruptive defensive piece. He’s also a solid rebounder for his position. Though already impactful, Lewis has the tools to reach new heights at the next level as his body continues to develop.
6’7 ’27 Elijah Carter (Tennessee Tigers)
Arguably possessing as much upside as anyone on this team, it’s easy to see the flashes within Carter’s identity on both ends of the floor. In terms of physical tools, he already checks so many boxes. Carter is a very long, fluid athlete who moves extremely well for his size and finds ways to make his presence felt within the flow of the action. He operates within the flow of the team structure and doesn’t look to force the action. Carter finds success through his ability to rebound, block shots, and run the floor in transition. His overall skillset should only continue to improve, but he knows how to move without the ball and position himself for drop-offs around the basket. Given his physique and general two-way upside, college coaches should be involved.
6’7 ’27 Shawn Mayes (PSB Barnes)
There’s real value in a player understanding how to effectively play to their strengths, and that describes Mayes very well. He’s a long, wiry, low-maintenance big man who plays hard and flies around to make hustle plays on both ends of the floor. Mayes consistently rebounds, alters/blocks shots, and runs the floor in transition. He’s a capable finisher, but truly doesn’t require touches to impact the game. Mayes has obvious upside in his physical growth and the development of his overall skillset, but already knows how to make an impact. Considering his identity should only continue to blossom, expect him to be a target for several programs.
6’5 ’27 Cameron Sapon (PAL Stars)
Anyone who watched PAL Stars should already know about the value and two-way involvement Sapon brings to the team. Although he’s the most polished player of everyone listed, he still has plenty of upside remaining. Sapon found success through his length, athleticism, and versatile identity on both ends of the floor. He looked to attack the basket whenever possible, but can also create for others and knock down jumpers at a respectable rate along the perimeter. Sapon defends with toughness, rebounds his position, and plays with consistent energy on both ends of the floor. That being said, it feels like he still has untapped potential remaining and could ascend to greater heights as he develops in the collegiate ranks.