2025 Jackson Fannon (Riptide 2025): Fannon is going to be a name you will want to continue to watch over the years. Already at 6’6, he brings a ton of versatility to the floor. His understanding of the game and skill set is unique, as he has a tremendous feel with the ball in his hands and the ability to operate and score in a variety of ways.
2025 Abram Early (Team Griggs): When you watch him on the floor, he certainly gives you that “floor general” type feeling, initiating and leading the offense, playing with his head up and always seeing the floor, and creating well with his shiftiness and ball-handling; did a nice job mixing it up and finishing in transition to start the day. Early plays under control and with great court awareness.
2023 Darren Lloyd (Carolina Bad Boyz): The Bad Boyz have always been a tough team and they continued to show that to start the day. Lloyd was the one that really captured my eyes with his ability to break down defenders, use his speed to get by and finish but also punish them when they didn’t guard him on the perimeter. The 5’9 played big and made play after play, whether it was scoring or making plays for others.
2022 Ahmari Samuel (Next Level SC): It is the second time for this senior to make the list, as he continues to put on a show. When you watch his game, you must really like his change of pace. He can get downhill and capitalize out in transition, but he also does a terrific job in creating and getting in the paint, finding ways to finish around or over defenders. He simply has a smooth feel to his game and we haven’t seen anyone that has been able to slow him down yet.
2024 Jaden Palmore (Upward Stars McConnell): Palmore has certainly continued to improve his game. The rising junior guard has a great feel for the game and plays bigger than listed. When watching him, he really shows a great understanding in how he can balance his game, stepping up to score with his pull-up game but also attacking downhill and getting his defender on his hip. But you also have to love that he makes the right play and decision, finding his teammates well and setting them up for easy baskets. You can tell he is one that just wants the ball in his hands and makes winning plays.
2024 Vophcy Prophete (Team MOAM): Prophete is a new name but one that really captured our eyes with how he stepped up big for his team, especially in the second half. The 6’4 prospect is long and athletic and covers a lot of ground when he attacks. With his length, he does an excellent job in getting out in transition or downhill and finishing around the rim. He also stepped up big on the defensive end, creating a big steal that ultimately helped with the game.
2024 Joshua Randolph (All Carolina): Randolph continues to produce on this stage. The 6’6 wing filled it up once again, something he has done before on the Phenom Hoops platform. Randolph’s size and ability to step out and be a threat from the perimeter, or use his size, get into the paint, and finish is tough for any opponent. Randolph does a solid job in reading what the defense gives him and taking advantage of the opportunities.
2024 Jackson Burnham (Upward Stars York County): The young Burnham is really coming along and starting to find his groove on the court. He knows and understands how to make plays, creating well for himself, and creating openings to get his shot. He can be tough to keep in front of at times. Burnham is a good-sized guard that can knock down tough shots, has great touch in his game, and can really fill it up when called upon.
2024 Reginald Owens (Hoop Dreams Training): Owens made some timely plays for his team on Day 2. The 6’0 guard really got after it and showed his ability to be a two-way player. Playing strong defense, helping create turnovers and turn it into easy points, and stepping up in getting to the basket and finishing strong. Came up big early on on Day 2 for his team.