5’9 ’27 Malik McCotter (Team Charlotte)
Despite being one of the smallest players on the court, McCotter always finds a way to impact the game. He’s a knockdown shooter with deep range and the ability to consistently hit jumpers off the catch or bounce. McCotter knows how to run a team and apply pressure as a penetrating threat, but can also burn defenses as an off-ball option. He showed the ability to touch the paint, hit jumpers, set up others, and reliably defend the point of attack. McCotter is a tough, pesky two-way piece.
6’0 ’27 Brayden Mack (Upward Stars Columbia)
Given his smart, steady presence from the point guard position, there’s a lot to like about what Mack brings to a team. He knows how to manage an offense while actively setting up others and picking his spots as a scorer. Mack does a nice job of getting everyone involved in the action as a playmaker. He’s a respectable shooter who takes care of the ball and is comfortable operating as a cutter or spot-up threat. Add in his activity on the glass and scrappy on-ball defense, and Mack does a little bit of everything on the court.
5’10 ’28 Graham Abercrombie (Carolina Riptide)
There were a lot of impressive shooters on display, and Abercrombie was clearly one of the best in the gym. He’s a smart, scrappy guard who showed the ability to find success with or without the ball in his hands. Abercrombie’s knockdown shooting allows him to seamlessly operate as a spot-up threat and apply relentless pressure from beyond the arc. However, he’s more than capable of setting the offense, getting others involved, and picking his spots off the bounce. Abercrombie is also a very active defender with a willingness to make hustle plays.
5’9 ’27 Jamyr Coleman (Midstate Magic)
Given the steady presence he provided from the point guard position, it’s easy to see how Coleman has developed as an overall floor general. Though small, he’s smart, unselfish, and offers nice balance between scoring and playmaking. Coleman operates as a main ball-handler and looks to set up others at a strong rate. He picked his spots well in the midrange but also proved capable of attacking and setting up others. Coleman mirrored opposing guards and forced turnovers at a nice rate defensively.