6’6 ’28 David Askew (Team Takedown)
Given his status as the youngest player on the roster, it was easy to be intrigued by the flashes Askew highlighted on both ends of the floor. He’s a long, fluid big man with a solid motor and the ability to make his presence felt without needing a ton of touches. Askew plays hard to fight for rebounds, alter shots defensively, and run the floor in transition. He positions himself well to make plays on either side of the ball. Although he’s already a useful two-way piece, it’ll be exciting to monitor his growth going forward.
6’6 ’28 Cameron Moore (Team Loaded)
Despite having obvious appeal since the start of his high school journey, it’s easy to see how much Moore has progressed over the recent months. At 6-foot-6 with IQ, ball skills, and a reliable presence on both ends of the floor, he’s becoming a real matchup problem for opponents. Moore is a well-rounded offensive piece who can consistently make plays with the ball in his hands. He creates very well for his size, both for himself and others, and gets downhill with relative ease. Moore is a quality athlete with a strong frame and the ability to play through contact as a finisher and rebounder. Add in his switchable defensive presence, and there’s already so much to like. Expect him to continue trending as one of the top prospects in his class.
6’1 ’28 Jaleel Smith (Team Loaded)
Although it’s been said countless times, Smith is simply one of the most polished players you’ll find at his age. He’s a smart, well-rounded guard who knows how to run a team, create for himself and others, and apply consistent pressure as a scorer from all levels. Smith displays a tight, crafty handle with vision and a willingness to make the right play whenever possible. He’s a scrappy defender who possesses terrific anticipation for forcing turnovers. Smith also rebounds well for his size/position. Given his malleable game, folks should expect him to have another highly productive season.
6’4 ’28 Myles Hayes (Atlanta Xpress)
Though we wrote extensively about his older brother earlier this week, Hayes is definitely a prospect for coaches to start watching closely. He already possesses an enticing frame with long arms, fluid athleticism, and positional size. Hayes is comfortable handling the ball and operating as a creator or finding success as an off-ball threat. He highlighted quality feel and the versatility to create consistent matchup problems for opponents. Given the appeal at his current age, it’s difficult to envision a scenario where he doesn’t trend upward over the foreseeable future.
6’5 ’26 Antonio McKoy (Carolina Rockets)
There were several standout performers for the Carolina Rockets, which certainly includes McKoy and his productive leadership. He’s a long, explosive athlete who excels in transition and applies constant pressure as a downhill threat. McKoy is more than capable of hitting jumpers from midrange and beyond the arc, both off the catch and bounce, and is comfortable taking what the defense gives him. He’s a solid creator off the dribble and sees the floor well as a passer. Defensively, McKoy is able to switch across multiple positions and force turnovers while making his presence felt on the glass. He should appeal to various types of college coaches.