6’2 ’26 Chaise Smith (Strictly Ballas)
Folks should already be informed of Smith and everything he brings to the table as an electric shot-making guard with craftiness and playmaking instincts. Despite some struggles as a team, he consistently found ways to stand out through his production. Smith is a quality creator with the handle and quick-twitch athleticism to effortlessly generate clean looks off the bounce. He applies pressure at the rim and beyond the arc, but is arguably at his best in the midrange. Smith displays nice anticipation defensively. It’s easy to see his appeal, but he should only continue improving as he adds strength.
6’1 ’26 Jiyair Rose (Stars Basketball Club)
There are always various meaningful contributors for Stars Basketball Club, and it would be impossible to ignore everything Rose did to assert himself as a leader. He showcased an all-around game with defense, playmaking, and three-level scoring. Rose is a bouncy athlete with the ability to finish above the rim and through contact or knock down jumpers at a quality percentage. He’s willing to set up others and make the extra pass whenever necessary. Rose also contained his assignment defensively and forced turnovers at a solid rate.
5’11 ’26 Drew Johnson (Team Loaded)
Given his status as the lone senior on Team Loaded’s roster, it was easy to see the veteran leadership he brought to the table. Johnson’s heady, crafty, well-rounded game certainly had college coaches intrigued. He’s a polished guard who reliably creates scoring opportunities for himself and others off the bounce. Johnson fills it up as a scorer from all levels, but knows how to run a team and is willing to make the extra pass at a solid rate. He’s a pesky defender and useful rebounder for his size/position.
5’11 ’26 Nolan Ericson (PSB Elite Barnes)
Although PSB Barnes has an amazing structure where everybody contributes, Ericson brings so much to this group with his blend of playmaking and lethal perimeter shooting. He’s small, but a pure gamer and someone that opponents must respect with or without the ball in his hands. Ericson is a lethal spot-up threat but certainly not limited to being only a shooter. He’s quick and crafty enough to consistently break down opponents off the bounce, where he’s able to set up others or score with finishes or floaters. Ericson is also a pesky on-ball defender with the ability to force turnovers at a nice rate.
6’4 ’26 Mack Walters (PSB Elite Barnes)
Certain guys simply know how to impact the game, and that feels very applicable to Walters. He’s a fairly well-rounded player who has made visible strides within his development over the recent months. However, Walters’ nonstop motor and highly physical nature allow him to truly shine as an x-factor for this group. He’s tough, rugged, and consistently outworks opponents on both ends of the floor. Walters finishes, defends multiple positions, and rebounds incredibly well for his size/position. He’s willing to do legitimately anything possible to give his team an edge, and will be coveted by college coaches as a direct result.