2024 Quay Watson (Elite 1): Watson continues to be a guard that should be looked at in the class of 2024, especially with his leadership, his playmaking, and his ability to create. Not only did he hit the game-winning three (a big-time shot), but he also showed his ability to create off the dribble, find his teammates well, and step up in big moments for his team.
2024 Maurio Hanson (CP3): Hanson continues to be extremely consistent through the event and this summer. He is continuing to embrace and understands his impact on the floor, where he can operate, and where he can take advantage of his opponent. Hanson does a terrific job in running the floor and finishing strong at the rim, while also showing more polished moves and touch down in the post.
2023 Dantae Watson (Team Winston): What a game by this young man. Everyone was talking about Watson’s ability to step up in the bright lights and come through for his team, scoring 32 points in a tough OT victory. Whether it was getting paint touches, creating for his teammates, getting to his spots and knocking down shots, making key plays, or showing his motor, Watson just seemed to be everywhere and made big play after big play.
2023 Dallas Gardner (Team Charlotte): Gardner has only continued to elevate and develop his game over the last year or so and with Team Charlotte to end Day 2, he was strong in leading the charge with 19 points. What you have to love about his game is his ability to seek out and be aggressive, getting downhill, battling through contact, and getting to the line at a consistent rate. He isn’t afraid of contact and is at his best when he is aggressively attacking the defense and putting pressure on his opponents.
2026 Marcus Kerr (Team United): Kerr is a name that you will want to start learning more about, as the young man will be heading to West Charlotte. He is part of an impressive young team at Team United. He is a long, athletic guard that makes his impact felt in several ways. He can put it on the deck and score over defenders but also creates well for others. It will be interesting to see his continued development, as there is a lot of upside with his game. So you may want to jot his name down for later on.
2024 Ellis Graham (Team USC): Graham is one of the top prospects in the 2024 class as a big man, as the 6’9 continued to show his presence around the rim. Whether it is blocking shots, attacking the glass, or finishing strong at the rim, Graham brings a great presence on both ends and is quite effective at his size. Continues to make progress and interested to see how much more he develops as a big man.