6’1 ’28 Cole Amonett (Tennessee Tigers)
It’s clear that the Tennessee Tigers organization is littered with notable prospects, which certainly includes Cole Amonett and everything he provides as a floor general. Despite playing up a level, he consistently stood out as one of the smartest, most poised individuals on the court. He plays with pace, gets others involved, and picks his spots as a scorer. Amonett is a crafty creator and sharp passer who handles the ball with care. Add in his defense and general toughness, and he simply knows how to set the tone. There’s already a lot to like but it’s easy to envision Amonett trending upward over the foreseeable future.
6’9 ’25 Landon Vaughan (Carolina Riptide)
After watching him throughout the summer season, it’s clear that Landon Vaughan is a college-level player. Though he might be lanky and unassuming, Vaughan absolutely torches teams. He’s long, skilled, and displays quality instincts on both ends of the floor. Vaughan is capable of scoring the ball in basically every possible way. He finishes with touch, knocks down turnarounds, and spaces the floor effectively from midrange or beyond the arc. Vaughan is a capable, willing passer who understands how to operate within the team structure. He’s also a reliable rebounder and shot-blocker who will only get better as his body develops.
6’9 ’25 Nayte Spargo (Cap City Clutch)
Although he’s shown several intriguing flashes during the travel ball season, it appears that Nayte Spargo is starting to put everything together. At 6-foot-9, he’s one of the most confident floor-spacing big men you’ll find. Spargo is long, wiry, and fluid. He finishes well around the basket and regularly makes his presence felt as a rebounder and interior defender. However, Spargo looks for any opportunity to stretch the defense and assert himself from beyond the arc. He hits shots at a high clip, yet also understands how to attack off the bounce and make plays. It’s easy to see the appeal and long-term upside of Spargo, so it’ll be interesting to see how his recruitment unfolds over the coming months.
6’3 ’26 Aidan O’Gara (NC Spartans)
There are so many examples of guys being incredibly effective without needing to be flashy or excessive, and that perfectly describes Aidan O’Gara. He’s quietly been one of the most consistently impactful players across North Carolina since March. Every time he takes the floor, O’Gara runs the team while highlighting IQ, pace, and an extremely fundamental game. He breaks down opponents and tends to get wherever he wants off the bounce. O’Gara is tough enough to finish through contact but displays sharp passing instincts and clearly looks to get others involved whenever possible. Add in his rugged defense, rebounding prowess, and ability to score with efficiency, and it’s easy to see what makes him such an impactful leader.
6’6 ’25 Justin Holloway (3D Elite)
The 3D Elite squad was clearly loaded with a variety of next-level pieces, and Justin Holloway was arguably as impressive as anyone on the roster. At 6-foot-6, he’s a physical, versatile wing/forward who can impact all facets of the game. Holloway plays with a visible amount of toughness, particularly as a defender and rebounder, and utilizes his high motor to overwhelm opponents. Offensively, he attacks off the bounce, hits jumpers, and makes smart decisions as a passer. Definitely a scholarship-level prospect, expect college coaches to get involved with Holloway over the coming months.