6’2’ 27 Kamden Higgins (Young & Motivated)
Easily one of the most consistent players on display, Higgins posed constant problems for opponents throughout the weekend. He’s such a strong, physical downhill driver who excels at attacking the basket and finishing through contact. Higgins is a capable shooter and willing passer whose versatility allows him to operate as a main creator for this group. Due to his strong frame, he’s able to defend multiple positions and rebound bigger than his size would imply. Higgins’ ability to do so many valuable things makes him vital to the success of this group.
6’4 ’27 Corbin Mayes (Chattanooga Elite)
Due to his ability to operate in various different roles, Mayes stood out as a highly malleable piece for this group. He’s a versatile piece with the size, skill, and two-way feel to effectively produce in multiple positions. Mayes can reliably pass, dribble, and score from multiple levels. He does a nice job of defending multiple positions and finding offensive opportunities within the flow of the action. Mayes does a little bit of everything for this group, and is capable of expanding his production as needed.
6’8 ’27 Reagan Bryant (SC Blazers)
Although it wasn’t necessarily his most productive weekend, it’s easy to see the appeal with a prospect like Bryant. He’s an incredibly long, mobile big man with the ability to impact the game without requiring the ball in his hands. Bryant rebounds, blocks/alters shots defensively, and runs the floor effectively in transition. He’s a solid finisher around the basket, but mainly capitalizes on drop-offs and doesn’t look to force the action offensively. Bryant’s foundational toolkit is definitely enticing, so it’ll be interesting to see what programs start getting involved over the coming months.
6’6 ’27 Ford Stratton (Upward Stars Columbia)
It’s easy to see the appeal with Stratton, who possesses the combination of size, skill, and athleticism to be a matchup problem for opponents. He’s an explosive finisher who moves well without the ball, attacks off the bounce, and knocks down jumpers at a consistent rate along the perimeter. Stratton has continued to get stronger, both physically and in terms of developing his skillset, and more aggressive as a threat with the ball in his hands. He utilizes his length to be a disruptive defender and force turnovers a quality rate.