6’1 ’28 Tre Jefferson (Weddington)
In a time when less and less real point guards exist, Jefferson shines as a true two-way floor general who visibly sets the tone on both ends of the floor. He’s an intelligent, unselfish creator whose quickness, vision, and overall scoring polish allows him to generate opportunities for himself and others at a constant rate. Jefferson displays a tight handle with the pace and change of direction to effortlessly break down opponents off the bounce. He touches the paint, makes quality reads, and scores the ball effectively from all levels. Jefferson is a very pesky on-ball defender who mirrors opposing guards into miscues and turnovers. Between his production and sheer presence, it’s easy to see how he sets the tone as a leader.
6’6 ’29 Nick Cannon (Ben L. Smith)
After a freshman season that featured a lot of team success, it’ll be fascinating to see if Cannon is prepared to take over as a focal point for this group. He’s a smooth shot-maker with feel, creation instincts, and a long, wiry frame. Cannon is a fluid athlete with impressive (still blossoming) skill at his size. He’s very comfortable operating with the ball in his hands, showing the craftiness to consistently create off the bounce, set up others, and pick his spots as a scorer. Cannon mixes it up well from all levels and shows a strong willingness to take what the defense gives him. He’s a useful defender and quality rebounder, but will only get better as his body continues to develop. Cannon has obvious intrigue, and should definitely be poised for a breakout season.
6’4 ’27 QJ Young (Chambers)
It’s been undeniably exciting to watch Young turn his upside into real ability over the last year or two, and now he looks ready to take the next step in his progression. He’s still growing into his body, yet already possesses great size, length, and athleticism. Young is a polished three-level scorer with the ability to consistently hit perimeter jumpers, attack closeouts, and put pressure on the rim. He excels in transition, but also reliably finds opportunities in the halfcourt—both with and without the ball. Young is a useful playmaker with solid vision, handle, and instincts. He displays nice anticipation as a defender against opposing guards. Although he still has clear potential, Young should appeal to scholarship-level programs.
6’0 ’27 Braylen Hill (Carmel Christian)
Some guys simply know how to impact the game, and that rings especially true for Hill—who seems to find consistent production in every possible context or setting. He’s a natural utility piece whose ability to do everything seems to translate to every game. Hill can assume initiation/ball-handling duties, operate as a playmaker, and find ways to score at a steady rate within the flow of the offense. He showed the ability to consistently penetrate, knock down jumpers, and make smart decisions with the ball in his hands. Hill plays hard and offers a scrappy defensive presence. He also rebounds his position and does the dirty work whenever necessary.