6’6 ’25 Jayden Dixie (TNT HoopSquad)
Although his teammate made a ton of noise, Dixie is another guy from this team that college coaches should be eyeing. He’s a long, wiry, skilled forward who naturally creates matchup problems with his blend of size and perimeter ability. Dixie was comfortable creating with the ball in his hands and asserting himself or setting up others. He mixed it up well from all levels to highlight finishes, pull-ups, and perimeter jumpers. Dixie utilizes his length to effectively disrupt opponents defensively and maintain a consistent presence on the glass. If he’s still available as an unsigned senior, then he should be a priority for a lot of different programs.
6’2 ’26 Eian Bailey (Elite One)
It’s so easy to appreciate the balance of this squad, but someone like Bailey probably doesn’t receive enough attention for the incredibly physical, unselfish, high-motor presence he brings to the table. At 6-foot-2, he possesses the strength, toughness, and defensive versatility to legitimately shine without needing a ton of touches. Bailey excels at doing the dirty work. He consistently rebounds bigger than his size, defends bigger opponents, and fills in the gaps as needed offensively. Bailey is a capable finisher who plays through a ton of contact on both ends of the floor. He clearly stands out as an x-factor for this group.
6’3 ’26 Zion Williams (Elite One)
Though the aforementioned balance is legitimate, it would be difficult to ignore everything Williams brought to this group. Although he highlighted quality defense, vision, and general involvement in the action, his scoring polish is what made him such a difference-maker. Williams applied nonstop, yet efficient scoring pressure from all levels while displaying IQ and unselfishness. He has a solid handle and understands how to set up others when defenses collapse. Williams plays with a scrappy nature and quality motor on both ends of the floor. Somewhat under the radar, expect his stock to rise going forward.
6’0 ’26 Lincoln Raper (Carolina Riptide)
There were several standouts for this group, but there’s so much to appreciate about the way Raper controls the action. He knows how to consistently get everyone involved while applying constant pressure from all three levels. Raper possesses a tight, crafty handle and the change of pace to get where he wants off the bounce. He’s a very intelligent decision-maker who rarely has a miscue or lapse in judgment. Raper plays with an extremely calm, poised demeanor and consistently makes the right play with the ball in his hands. On the other end, he stands out as a pesky defender who reliably defends opposing guards and anticipates well to force turnovers. It’s no coincidence that his teams consistently win. Raper should be a priority for a lot of schools.
6’6 ’26 Justus Bell (Stars Gold)
Although he’s been an impactful player throughout his entire high school journey, it’s easy to see how Bell has taken the next step in his development over the last calendar year. He’s always understood how to impact all facets of the game, but his game is clearly more polished and versatile than ever before. Bell operates as an all-around leader for this group. He defends multiple positions, controls the glass as a rebounder, and showcases a complete offensive attack. Bell is adaptable enough to operate in various positions on both ends of the floor. He scored from all levels and set up others whenever possible. Bell shined as a two-way leader and should be an obvious target for scholarship-level coaches.