6’3 ’26 Jayden Parks (Clover)
After watching Parks several times over the years, it’s easy to see how much his game has evolved over the last few months. He’s strong, skilled, and knows how to reliably lead a team as the focal point. Parks showed the ability to carry the offense for extended stretches while regularly operating as the main creator and source of scoring. He’s a willing passer who displays nice balance between setting up others and applying pressure himself. Parks is a solid rebounder and active defender. He also continues to visibly refine his frame. Parks certainly possesses college-level ability.
6’5 ’27 Nixon Wright (East Meck)
It feels like Wright stands out as an x-factor in every game for East Meck, and this contest was no different. He’s a strong, athletic wing who excels at getting downhill and putting pressure on the rim. Wright can knock down open jumpers as needed, but is at his best when finishing through contact or above the rim. He’s great in transition, yet knows how to find open seams as a penetrator or cutter in the half court. In addition to his offensive identity, Wright is a quality rebounder and multi-positional defender who can wreak havoc with his motor and physicality.
6’7 ’27 RJ Moore (Ambassador Christian)
There are times when the game just looks incredibly easy for Moore. It feels like he can get any shot he wants at basically any time he wants. Moore is a quality creator with solid vision and the ability to fill it up as a scorer in a variety of ways. Whether basic, complex, or improvised, there aren’t many shots defenses should want to give him. Moore shoots the ball exceptionally well from the perimeter, displaying deep range and a smooth release to get his shot off against virtually anyone. However, he mixes in a healthy array of downhill drives and pull-ups off the bounce. Add in his scrappy defense and activity on the glass, and it’s easy to see why Moore is gaining traction with high-level programs.
6’10 ’27 Tyson Thompson (Wesleyan Christian)
If it’s been said once, it’s been said a million times: reliable, low-maintenance big men will always be valuable—and that certainly applies to Thompson. He’s a strong, steady post player with a sturdy frame and the ability to physically overwhelm opponents on both ends of the floor. Thompson has the ability to score over his left shoulder from the post, but also consistently finds opportunities through his positioning, activity on the glass, and understanding of how to fill the lane in transition. He finishes well through contact and is capable of playing above the rim. Given his quality rebounding prowess and presence as a defensive anchor, it’s easy to see his appeal.
6’4 ’27 Jeremiah Franklin (Ambassador Christian)
The Lions have an extremely balanced, team-oriented approach to the game, and Franklin embraces this as much as anyone on the roster. He’s a natural glue-guy with the size, motor, and physicality to cause problems for all types of opponents. Franklin can impact the game with or without the ball in his hands. He’s a capable initiator, willing passer, and overall scoring threat who finds opportunities within the flow of the action. That being said, so much of Franklin’s value comes through his rebounding, defensive versatility, and ability to do the little things on both ends of the floor.