6’5 ’28 Ricky Hood III (1 of 1 Elite)
There’s already so much to like about Hood and his overall game, but one could argue that he’s really only beginning to harness his abilities as a long-term prospect. He’s a big, strong wing who naturally fills it up as a scorer but continues to develop his game as an all-around piece. Hood has the physical tools to create advantages for himself on both ends of the floor. He’s able to power through opponents en route to the rim, carve out space on the glass, and use his length and strength to defend multiple positions. There’s a lot to like, both about his current game and remaining upside.
6’3 ’28 Jermier Nelson (Team CP3)
It goes without saying that Team CP3 is loaded with talent, and it feels like Nelson is someone that folks will be talking about more over the coming months. He’s a long, wiry guard with the IQ, twitch, and polish to consistently make plays with or without the ball in his hands. Nelson is comfortable dictating the action as the main creator, offering a nice playmaking sense and change of pace, but can also apply scoring pressure in various ways. Nelson is a willing connector who can adapt to various roles. He’s also a tough, scrappy defender and useful rebounder for his size. Nelson’s stock should continue to rise.
6’0 ’28 Dyson Britt (1 of 1 Elite)
It’s easy to appreciate the complementary blend of guards on this roster, and that certainly includes Britt and his dynamic identity from the point guard position. He possesses a quality combination of IQ, quickness, and pace, which he utilizes to regularly touch the paint and make plays for himself and others. Britt finishes well for his size, but also sees the floor as a passer and shoots the ball efficiently along the perimeter. He’s a dynamic threat off the bounce and in the open floor. Add in his reliable defensive presence, and it’s easy to see the ways Britt leads this group.
6’1 ’27 Hayden Hillman (Fear No One)
Another meaningful piece on the Fear No One roster was Hillman, who brings toughness, scrappiness, and a reliable shooting presence from beyond the arc. He’s comfortable from either guard spot due to his ability to initiate the offense, set up others, and score the ball in various ways. Hillman shoots the ball at a high percentage from beyond the arc, both off the catch and dribble, and can heat up quickly in spot-up situations. He attacks closeouts as needed, makes the extra pass, and defends with nice energy. Hillman does a great job of playing to his strengths.