HoopHall West was held January 1–3, 2026, with some of the top players in the country and NBA scouts all in attendance to watch elite prospects compete for their high school teams. Here are some of the top prospects, plus performance notes and intel from the event:
Christian Collins
Forward | St. John Bosco | 6’8″ | Class of 2026 | Undecided
Collins (Pictured) played like the top prospect in the class of 2026. His ability to create and get to the rim at his height is a top-level skill. Flashing a strong crossover and impressive hip flexibility, he can pick the ball up low and get underneath the arms of much shorter guards as he beats the first layer of defense. He’s also extremely agile and has a strong euro step to avoid the second layer of defenders. Skinny with functional strength, he has post moves and can post up against shorter defenders. A high-IQ player with good court vision, he is also a quick decision-maker and a willing passer who, several times, was able to drive and kick out to teammates on the perimeter for catch-and-shoot three-point opportunities. Off pick-and-rolls and from the wing, he was able to get to the elbow for mid-range shots and was very proficient from that area, which bodes well for him as a scorer at the top level.
What teams and scouts will continue to evaluate is his unorthodox shot and whether he can extend it beyond NBA range. While it’s a quick release, it’s a little flat, and there are questions about how efficient he will be as the three-point line moves back from high school to college and then NBA range. The other concern is that he’s on the thin side and has issues with stamina related to a medical condition. While he has great agility and balance, there are instances where the brute strength imposed by opponents can affect the result of his shot around the perimeter. However, he has soft touch and is a late bloomer who, even as a sophomore in high school, was still playing in junior varsity games. With his coming-out party being at the 2024 Pangos All-American Camp (Link), he profiles as a natural leader for any team, and his positive spirit and competitiveness impact winning. And while he may have to take shorter stints than others as he moves up levels, his willingness to dive for loose balls and his motor to go after every rebound in his vicinity is infectious. He has the intangibles you look for in a player.
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Cameron Williams
6’11” | PF/C | Saint Mary’s (AZ) | Class of 2026 | Duke
The Arizona native was a bit of a mixed bag at this event, mainly because his team was so overmatched in their game versus Sierra Canyon. The constant on-ball pressure from Sierra Canyon made it nearly impossible for the Saint Mary’s guards to get Cameron Williams the ball in the post or in his sweet spots on the perimeter. This forced Cameron Williams to often bring the ball up the court and serve as the primary offensive initiator in half-court sets. And while scouts were able to see his ability to handle it well for a player his size, with crossovers and handles with either hand, he still lacks ideal strength when he handles the ball and the defender becomes physical with him. Maximo Adams (UNC commit and future rival) and Brannon Martinsen were coached to bang him every single play, and at times both at the same time, to make Cameron less aggressive and tire him out, with a moderate level of effectiveness.
When he was single-covered in the mid-post, he did showcase a quick spin and one-handed finish. He is deadly from the corner in catch-and-shoot situations and can pump fake and reload effectively. However, there are times from the top of the key and the wing where he fell short because he rushed his shot as the defender was closer on the closeout. In addition, as a top prospect, you would like to see a little more forceful dominance, but he is still quite toolsy, and it’s encouraging to see him absorb some physicality despite having a frame that still has room to mature. In terms of basketball IQ, there is some growth to be had, as he can be inconsistent in his reads and, at times, a little slow or indecisive. He does look for his teammates, and when he makes quick reads, the play really opens up for him, which leads many to believe this will develop over time.
Defensively, his length and quick lateral movement make him a good rim protector. On one particular play, he blocked a shot to a teammate that started a fast break on the other end. On the defensive glass, he will fight for rebounds and catch missed shots falling off the rim at improbable angles. He has all the makings of a stretch interior player at the top level.
Marcus Spears Jr., Jr.
6’9″ | Jr Forward | Dynamic Prep | Class of 2027 | Undecided
In an event with plenty of athletes, he’s on another level. Defensively, at 6’9″, he’s interchangeable, allowing him to be a presence in the post with his length and height, which led to three blocks in the game. On the perimeter, he can move like a guard, sliding effectively and forcing opponents trying to get downhill away from the middle. In his game against Dream City Christian, he had five stocks and eight rebounds.
Offensively, the southpaw is difficult to stop around the basket with his combination of athleticism and vertical power. He can create offense for himself because his athleticism surpasses everyone else on the court. Often starting with the ball at the free-throw line extended, opponents would rather he take the open jump shot than go toward the basket. His shooting can be rushed and inconsistent, which showed at the line where he went 3-of-8. A menace from the dunker spot, on the offensive glass, and in transition, he finishes plays with thunderous dunks. In half-court sets, he does a good job cutting without the ball to generate scoring opportunities around the basket.
JJ Crawford
6’5″ | CG | Rainier Beach | Class of 2029 | Undecided
JJ is only a freshman and was one of the best scorers at this event. A deadly three-point shooter here (9-of-16 in two days), he showed the ability to score from deep on catch-and-shoot looks, one-dribble pull-ups, and in one-on-one creation. A taller guard, he was effective changing pace and varying dribble height when he looked to touch the paint. However, at times when he went to the speed dribble between the legs, the ball could get loose. Penetration is where you see some of his youth, as defenders were able to push him away from the basket at times. But the basketball IQ and shooting prowess are already evident with his ability to cut and see angles and plays develop. In addition, just like his dad (Hall of Famer Jamal Crawford), he has a cool, calm demeanor that is infectious with teammates.
Tarris Bouie
6’6″ | Wing | Spire Academy | Class of 2026 | Alabama
The Alabama commit has a long, wiry frame with a propensity to score. In transition, he glides down the lane and finishes plays with high-flying dunks, or stops in the corner or wing for three-point opportunities. In half-court sets, he is active, moving without the ball to get open off screens, reading defenders who lose sight of him for cuts, and crashing the offensive glass for putback dunks. A good catch-and-shoot shooter, he is particularly strong from the corner. He also showed some ability to score out of pick-and-roll offense, taking one dribble and finding his spots baseline or at the elbow with regularity.
One of the challenges in the SEC will be his wiry frame. Although it has improved and he has added some strength, he can still be bothered by more physical opponents who are able to knock him off balance on finishes around the rim. Defensively, coach Kevin Boyle has Tarris playing with great energy as well. On one occasion, he ran full speed to chase down an offensive player alone toward the basket and was able to avoid contact and block the ball with both hands, pinning it against the backboard. His length allows him to play in the passing lanes, and his drive on the defensive end is encouraging for a player wired to score.
Vaughn Karvala
6’7″ | SF | Bella Vista Prep | Class of 2026 | Indiana
The Wisconsin native is a prototype modern-day player, with most of his points coming via three-point shots and dunks at the rim. He has an uncanny ability to surprise rim protectors by cocking the ball behind his head to avoid the block, then unwinding his arms forward and flushing it two-handed through traffic. He can be adventurous around the rim with his jumping ability, often attempting up-and-under moves, but the defender at the EYBL level is more physical than at his previous level of competition. That contact, or length on the recovery, will dislodge him just enough to cause misses. He is going to have to adapt and/or get stronger through contact because he has great vertical ability but isn’t always in control.
A good catch-and-shoot shooter, he can also pump fake and put it on the floor for a mid-range shot. With solid court vision, he can make some highlight-level passes, but his handle can get a little loose. A strong finisher and cutter in transition and in half-court offense, he’s a player opponents must box out. He’s an average defender as an average lateral mover, but his vertical athleticism allows him to block shots and rebound.
Adan Diggs
6’5″ | SG | Millennium | Class of 2027 | Undecided
The big news for Adan Diggs, currently in the 2028 class, is that he has started informing schools recruiting him of his plans to move to the 2027 class. Adan is a very smooth offensive player. He has an uncanny ability to touch the paint by snaking through the defense on the way to the basket for a layup or dunk. He also demonstrated proficiency with his jump stop, weaving around the defense at the top of the key, jump-stopping at the bottom of the dotted line, pump faking, and going up-and-under with a right-hand layup.
In pick-and-roll half-court sets, he aims to get to his strong mid-range game at the elbows and baseline. He is a true jump shooter when he gets to his jump stop at those spots because he can stop on a dime and load quickly, giving the defender little chance to affect the shot. Where he has room to improve is extending his range beyond the three-point line and creating more consistently for teammates. But he’s a good athlete who makes great decisions in power-play situations, often finishing with dunks or euro steps and using soft touch on tough-angle layups. Defensively, he slides well laterally, keeps opponents away from the basket, and rebounds his position.
King Gibson
6’4″ | CG | Spire Academy | Class of 2027 | Undecided
The combo guard used his plus wingspan effectively on both ends. Defensively, he created steals at midcourt and turned them into transition opportunities for himself, finishing with a two-handed slam. His length and athleticism also make him dangerous in the half-court on cuts. He regularly touched the paint with a quick spin move, change of pace, or euro step, and used his length to finish high off the glass, even when taking angles away from the rim.
He likes to pound the ball, but he was much better at taking open catch-and-shoot looks. A good self-creator, the next step is creating more opportunities for teammates while keeping his turnover rate down. Defensively, his athleticism and length allow him to generate deflections.
Josiah Rose
6’3″ | CG | Faith Family Academy | Class of 2028 | Undecided
The first thing you notice with Josiah Rose in person is his thick frame. Even as a sophomore, he overwhelmed opponents with physicality and high-end athleticism. Once he gets a half-step on his defender, it’s nearly impossible for the defense to recover, as he uses his broad shoulders to power into the paint. He has vertical pop to finish with explosive plays. He needs to continue developing his outside shot, but he showed a fluid motion and looked particularly comfortable in spot-up situations. Defensively, he’s like a strong safety on the court, scanning for opportunities for steals and blocks. It will be interesting over the next couple of years to see what position he ultimately plays.
Tyran Stokes
6’7″ | Wing | Rainier Beach | Class of 2026 | Undecided
Stokes is clearly elite and, at minimum, a top-four talent in his class. He is a true three-level scorer who gets downhill with ease, finishes plays with powerful dunks, and knocks down shots from the perimeter with confidence. In his first game of the tournament, he posted a dominant stat line: 33 points on 12-of-21 shooting, 14 rebounds, six blocks, and two steals. He followed that with another ridiculous performance in his second game, tallying 26 points, six assists, 11 rebounds, two steals, and two blocks. He consistently stuffed the stat sheet and showed the ability to score in a variety of ways, overwhelming opponents with strength, using a pick-and-crossover to attack downhill, or comfortably converting from deep. Defensively, he brings excellent athleticism, absorbs contact to secure rebounds, and routinely generates stocks and deflections with his 7-foot-plus wingspan. When he’s running hot, there’s nobody better in the class.
However, it wasn’t all positive statistically. He was turnover-prone at this event, often forcing actions that weren’t there and putting teammates in difficult offensive positions, while at times appearing unfocused on both ends. That resulted in six turnovers in the opening game and a triple-double in the second game that included 10 turnovers, along with stretches of questionable shot selection rather than moving the ball and trusting teammates. Mater Dei’s Zain Majeed was even able to outscore him in the second matchup and briefly get under his skin. His talent is undeniable, but the inconsistency in decision-making adds real complexity to how NBA scouts assess his long-term upside.
From an off-court standpoint, Tyran’s most positive moment came when he spotted USA Basketball’s affable Don Showalter in the stands and smiled, exchanging a brief greeting. Otherwise, he often appeared disengaged, and the second game featured a notable incident. Late in the first half against Mater Dei, after taking a questionable perimeter jumper, Tyran began a loud exchange on the wing. While many initially assumed it was directed at Zain Majeed, who had dunked on him earlier, it was actually aimed at Rainier Beach assistant coach and Hall of Famer Jamal Crawford. The exchange continued over several possessions, leading Crawford to stand up, walk to the end of the bench, and throw his gum away before sitting back down, visibly frustrated. The situation carried through a timeout called to calm Tyran, persisted through the final two minutes of the half, and followed the team into halftime despite repeated attempts by teammates and coaches to defuse it. Tyran was separated from the team at the break and taken to another room, where future Hall of Famer Chris Paul spoke with him and convinced him to return. Scouts and media questioned what triggered the outburst and whether he would rejoin the team. Tyran did not warm up with teammates and returned to the court roughly 30 seconds before the second half began, greeting Crawford with a hug as play resumed. This would be far less concerning if it were isolated, but similar behavior was observed at EYBL Kansas City in 2024 (Link), along with the circumstances surrounding his dismissal from Notre Dame Sherman Oaks. While Tyran is still maturing, these incidents are well known to NBA franchises, which must evaluate whether he is coachable, how quickly he will mature, and whether he is the type of player to build a franchise around.
Honorable Mention
Alex Constanza 6’8 SF Spire Academy Class of 2026 Georgetown
Austin Goosby 6’5 SG Dynamic Prep Class of 2026 Texas
Dorian Rinaldo Komlan 6’10 PF Spire Academy Class of 2026 Iowa State
Xavier Young 6’9 PF Faith Family Academy Class of 2028 Undecided
Gavin Placide 6’8 Forward Faith Family Academy Class of 2026 Wake Forest
Arizona Teams Top 10
Mateen Cleaves Jr
6’4″ | CG | Dream City Christian | Class of 2027 | Undecided
Son of the Michigan State standout, Mateen has a strong frame with broad shoulders. In his game versus Dynamic Prep, he went 4-of-4 from the field and 3-of-3 from the free-throw line, finishing with 11 points and two steals. He lacks ideal explosiveness, but he has the strength to touch the paint. And while he only had two assists in this game, he shows good court vision and a willingness to set up teammates offensively. Defensively, he has the strength to push opponents away from the basket to compensate for his lack of elite athleticism. He’s a solid complementary player at higher levels.
DeMarcus Henry
6’7″ | Forward | AZ Compass | Class of 2027 | Undecided
DeMarcus is a Swiss Army knife type of player. An excellent athlete with broad shoulders and a good handle, he can initiate offense and have possessions flow through him. He will post opponents up and score around the basket with soft touch, or make the pass to the perimeter for open catch-and-shoot opportunities. He will be the screener or take the screen in pick-and-roll situations, and on the dive he shows good vision to hit the cutter in the dunker spot. He will take it from the wing, face up, and drive middle for euro step layups. On the fast break and off offensive rebounds, he finishes plays with dunks. He’s more of a facilitator or finisher than a pure scorer.
Defensively, he is versatile, as he can guard bigger players in the post with his wingspan and ability to absorb contact, and he can defend guards on the perimeter with length and quick lateral movement. His versatility on both ends makes him special and an ideal connector.
Cam Holmes
6’5″ | Wing | Millennium | Class of 2026 | Arizona
The southpaw looked NCAA-ready physically for this event. Watching him since his freshman year, he has transformed his body and looked physically dominant over opponents. That made his freak injury disappointing, as his knee hyperextended when it ran into the head of an opponent who was in mid-fall as he drove downhill. (Editor Note: He came back from the injury on 1/21 versus Sunnyslope.) Prior to the injury, he was able to get downhill with ease and score, and the duo of him and Adan Diggs was dominant. They played off each other, driving and kicking while the counterpart found open catch-and-shoot opportunities.
Defensively, Cam is a really good rebounder for his size and an excellent help-side defender. The unquestionable leader on his team, his ability to keep the group focused and positive is uncanny. His willingness to dive for loose balls and do the dirty work is contagious.
Kaden House
6’3″ | PG | AZ Compass | Class of 2026 | Maryland
Kaden is a scoring-first point guard who has worked to become a more well-rounded player since transferring to AZ Compass as a junior. An extreme competitor, he has improved as a defender by playing physical, trying to stay in front of opponents, and jumping passing lanes. A sneaky leaper, Kaden’s signature move is using his quick first step to get downhill and, off one foot, elevate at the rim for one-handed or two-handed dunks. At times, he takes off from so far out that he barely dunks it over the rim, prioritizing the surprise element. On another occasion against Bella Vista in the second half, he jumped from the dotted line and slammed it with two hands, then did a chin-up on the rim. After his dunks, his energy is infectious, giving both himself and his teammates a second wind.
A scorer, he tends to score in spurts and go on heaters. He likes to come off an Iverson cut and go one-on-one for a mid-range jumper. Full of energy, he has learned to slow the tempo at times in half-court sets, but he still excels when the game speeds up.
Paul Osaruyi
6’10” | PF/C | Bella Vista Prep | Class of 2027 | Undecided
Paul, a 2008-born, is one of the top big men in the class of 2027. With Amadou Seini now starting at center for Bella Vista, Paul has the ability to play power forward. With a huge wingspan and elite athleticism, Paul can protect the rim and still recover all the way to the corner three to affect catch-and-shoot attempts. His ability to move his feet laterally also allows him to compete defensively against elite guards on the perimeter.
Offensively, he remains a major lob threat and is difficult to stop on the break once the ball is in his hands. In half-court sets, when he received the ball at the free-throw line and the defender was late, his fast-twitch instincts kicked in and he took one dribble and hammered it through the rim with force. He also flashed a mid-range jumper to complement his athleticism and length. There is still work to be done. On the move, he rarely catches the ball cleanly, and at the next level he will not have the same opportunity to gather after a near-fumble.
Rider Portola
6’6″ | SF | Sunnyslope | Class of 2026 | Colorado
Athletic wing whose best game was probably the semifinal against DeMatha, where he scored 15 points on 7-of-11 shooting. Rider doesn’t need the ball to be effective. He’s a constant cutter and has good vision to make himself available for easy scoring chances. His motor allows him to win loose balls and generate offensive rebounds. When he does get it, he has a direct approach downhill. Usually off the triple-threat catch, he will jab step, read the defense, and attack the space with a quick first step and a straight-line drive. He will finish strong and/or create contact and get to the free-throw line regularly. He is also very efficient on spot-up catch-and-shoot looks. Defensively, he is an elite connector, diving on the floor, deflecting passes, and in three games he had 10 stocks. On the slim side, he will need to add strength for the next level.
Lyris Robinson
6’4″ | SG | Bella Vista Prep | Class of 2027 | Undecided
Lyris Robinson is an excellent athlete who floats when he jumps. However, to float, he is on the lighter side and has a wiry frame. While he has some functional strength, there are times he is deterred by opponents who weigh significantly more. Still, he is extremely explosive running lanes in transition and when he drives baseline or from the wing to the rim. He also has an extremely quick and accurate long-range release. In the final minutes against AZ Compass, he caught and shot a left-wing three in less than a second to cut it to a one-point game. Defensively, his athleticism allows him to recover quickly and get deflections, but like on offense, he must get stronger to better absorb contact.
Amadou Seini
7’1″ | Center | Bella Vista Prep | Class of 2026 | Undecided
It was my first live look at the Cameroon player via Italy, Amadou Seini. He is every bit of 7 feet and, unlike many 7-footers in high school, physically strong. His ability to absorb contact and deliver contact back was impressive. He used his body to create lanes for teammates and prevent his defender from helping on downhill drives. His screens were bone-crushing, and he never stops fighting for position and leverage in the post and on the glass. He has soft hands and snares everything near him. Despite the physicality of opponents, his touch is not affected.
A high-IQ player, he can also space the floor by going to the corners, where he is proficient in catch-and-shoot situations when given time and space. He lacks the elite athleticism that his teammate Osaruyi possesses, but he makes up for it with hands, strength, and feel. Defensively, his strength and length make him a rim protector. One example was on a rotation, where he blocked a massive dunk attempt from Gallagher Placide. He also has a great nose for the ball, consistently finding rebounding position and securing the ball cleanly. He lacks ideal speed on switches in pick-and-roll coverage and projects best in drop.
Darius Wabbington
6’10” | Center | Sunnyslope | Class of 2027 | Undecided
One of the top bigs in the class of 2027 showcased his ability to function as an offensive hub. Darius has a huge body that he has continued chiseling since his freshman year. Every few months it looks better, and while he will never be an elite leaper or fast of foot, he has improved in both areas. He is one of the best in the country at absorbing contact and playing with a strong base. He fights for post position, gives a large target, and can create space with his wide frame to finish through contact. While misses can come off hard at times, he also showed more consistency in his perimeter shooting. He has adjusted his shot to add arc and quicken the release, making it tougher for defenders to contest.
A high-IQ player, he is a strong option to run offense through from the top of the key, as he sees plays develop and can deliver the ball. He is also an excellent screen setter in pick-and-roll and pick-and-pop actions and finds angles on the dive. Defensively, he’s an excellent rebounder and communicator. He rotates well to seal the middle, but he lacks ideal lift and wingspan as a high-level shot blocker, and he does not have ideal lateral speed if switched onto the perimeter.
Quincy Wadley
6’4″ | SG | AZ Compass | Class of 2026 | Undecided
Quincy started the tournament with a bang, scoring 21 points while going 8-of-11 against Spire Academy. Now healthy after a hip injury last season, he displayed elite athleticism, both as a blur in space and a high-level leaper, allowing him to finish strong. Given his injury history, his thin frame is a concern as he moves up levels. He went 5-of-11 from three across the two games, showing a quick release and a high-arching jumper. At 6’4″, he’s on the smaller side for a shooting guard and can get sped up offensively, which led to a high turnover count. He moves his feet well, but he was not very impactful creating deflections or steals.
Honorable Mention
Ikenna Alozie CG 6’1 Dream City Christian Class of 2026 Houston
Kingston Montague 6’1 PG Basha Class of 2027 Undecided
Delton Prescott 5’11 PG Sunnyslope Class of 2027 Undecided
Miles Sadler 5’10 PG Bella Vista Class of 2026 West Virginia
Jalen White 6’6 Forward Bella Vistas Prep Class of 2027 Undecided
Non-EYSL
Daniel Abass
6’8″ | Forward | DeMatha | Class of 2027 | Undecided
Daniel Abass is a well-chiseled player who already looks ready for the NCAA level physically. A double-double machine at this event, he was particularly effective around the basket and attacking from the wing. When he got a first step on a drive, he was nearly impossible to keep out of the paint, using broad shoulders and strength to shed defenders. He demonstrated the ability to avoid the second layer of defenders with euro steps and soft touch around the basket. His footwork stood out. From the wing, he used pump fakes and jab steps to get his defender off balance; then in the post, he showed an effective drop step and spin move. He was difficult to box out on the offensive glass and consistently generated second-chance opportunities.
Shooting is still very much a work in progress, as misses can come hard off the rim and his follow-through can be inconsistent. Defensively, he was an effective rim protector and strong rebounder, with the size and strength to defend up or down a position, making him a very switchable defender. His shot development is key to his long-term ceiling as a prospect.
Maximo Adams
6’8″ | Forward | Sierra Canyon | Class of 2026 | UNC
Adams has a smooth mid-range jump shot and an assortment of pump fakes that allow him to face up and score at a steady pace. He finishes plays well on lobs and shows good footwork both in triple-threat and in the post. In the matchup against Cameron Williams, which will happen again next year down Tobacco Road, Adams served as his primary defender despite being over three inches shorter. His willingness to expend energy on defense was noteworthy, and he and Brannon Martinsen made sure Williams felt their presence throughout. In that matchup, Adams grabbed seven rebounds, including four offensive boards. He also blocked a shot and recorded a steal while playing solid base defense, finishing as a plus-21 in just 22 minutes.
Luke Barnett
6’4″ | SG | Mater Dei | Class of 2026 | Kansas
Barnett showcased his feathery stroke at HoopHall West, taking shots from well beyond NBA range. His best game came against Basha, where he scored 23 points and went 6-for-11 from three, despite every scouting report in the building knowing he is a shooter. What stood out even more was his willingness to attack open space in half-court sets and finish with dunks when opportunities presented themselves. Not great with the ball in his hands as a self-creator, he needs an advantage, such as a screen, to get downhill. He will need to continue building stamina and maintaining constant movement to consistently create those catch-and-shoot windows. While he’s already proficient in that area, he’ll need to double down on his strength as he moves up levels. Defensively, he’s on the smaller side for a shooting guard, but he has good strength and can keep opponents in front.
Jared Jeffers
6’9″ | PF/C | DeMatha | Class of 2027 | Undecided
Jared Jeffers has a long frame with plenty of room to fill out, as his body has not fully matured. In the first couple minutes of the opener, he caught the ball in the mid-post with his back to the basket, shoulder-shook the defender, then turned off his right shoulder and finger-rolled it over the contest. He showed good form on his shot and has long-term potential to develop into a stretch big. He lacks functional balance at times due to limited core strength, which should improve as he matures, but it did lead to some tough attempts. A good rim protector and help defender, he is still raw, yet he has intriguing tools that could develop and push him up the rankings.
Colben Landrew
6’6″ | Forward | Wheeler | Class of 2026 | UConn
Colben Landrew has an interesting body type. At 6’6″, he’s thick and uses his frame effectively on both ends. He led his team with 18 points to the HoopHall West Championship game, narrowly losing 59–61 to Sunnyslope. Throughout the tournament, he created space in the post with his body and relied on soft touch to score. A load to box out, he was effective on the offensive glass and flashed feathery touch from mid-range. His best game was against Millennium, where he had 26 points on 11-for-18 shooting. Defensively, he uses his length and girth to push opponents off the block and affect shots. With a 6’10” wingspan, he’s also effective at generating deflections.
Zain Majeed
6’7″ | SF | Mater Dei | Class of 2027 | Undecided
Zain Majeed had an excellent tournament and may have produced the play of the event with a one-handed dunk over the fouling Tyran Stokes from the right wing in the first half of their matchup. In that game, he led all scorers with 28 points on 11-for-23 shooting and eight rebounds. The previous day against Basha, he posted 25 points and 15 rebounds. Over the tournament, he consistently got to the rim, created offense off the glass, and scored from mid-range and the free-throw line. However, his long-range shooting still needs development, as his efficiency from deep was not where it needs to be.
What impressed scouts and media most in his two games was his audacity to attack top players and take the Stokes matchup personally. Tyran tried to intimidate him at times, but by the end it looked like Tyran was the more frustrated player. Majeed has good strength and size on the wing and is deceptively athletic. His motor never stopped, and it showed in the stat book, including seven offensive rebounds in one game.
Brannon Martinsen
6’7″ | Forward | Sierra Canyon | Class of 2026 | Undecided
Brannon Martinsen was instrumental in building a big lead in their game against Saint Mary’s. It was his assignment to either guard or double-team Cameron Williams. The moment Williams crossed half court, Martinsen made sure he felt his presence with bumps and physicality to keep him away from the post. Offensively, he had two huge dunks, one off an offensive rebound and another off a strong cut to the rim. A good mid-range shooter, he finished with 17 points and was effective at absorbing contact and drawing fouls.
Brandon McCoy Jr.
6’5″ | SG | Sierra Canyon | Class of 2026 | Undecided
Brandon McCoy Jr. has been rated as one of the top prospects in the 2026 class for a while, and his athleticism on both ends is still tantalizing. He can finish alley-oops with the best of them and is a highlight reel every time he gets out in transition. Defenders cannot allow him an open run for an offensive rebound or a lob from the dunker spot, because he will finish with authority. While his handle is solid, he does not have the mentality or court vision of a lead guard, and defenses in pick-and-roll will continue to play under screens until he finds more consistency from three. Unfortunately, he has not made much progress in that area over the last two years.
Defensively, he remains outstanding. He reads plays well, and his combination of length and athleticism projects as high-end even at the top level. At this stage, he can affect games on his own as a one-man full-court press, generating steals and deflections that fuel his offense. He’s also a strong weak-side shot blocker. Still very much one of the top prospects in his class and a special athlete, his shooting development will determine how much success he has at the next level.
Jordan Mize
6’5″ | SG | Sierra Canyon | Class of 2028 | Undecided
Jordan Mize is what you look for in a shooting guard. He has elite athleticism and a smooth outside jumper. He finishes plays with big dunks and is a gazelle running lanes in transition. Against Saint Mary’s, he had 13 points on 6-for-9 shooting, including a corner three. He still has room to tighten his handle as he continues to develop into a three-level scorer. Defensively, he was disruptive, recording two steals and several deflections that created real pressure for the offense.
Elijah Williams
6’7″ | Forward | TMI Episcopal | Class of 2026 | Baylor
Elijah Williams, coached by former NBA player and coach Monty Williams, is the do-it-all piece for TMI. He serves as their primary initiator and scorer. That high-usage role gives him ample opportunity to develop on-ball skill and makes him a bit of a jack-of-all-trades type. He plays with a constant motor and good court vision. He’s a bit herky-jerky and changes tempos effectively to touch the paint. His relentlessness getting to the rim is effective, but it can lead to inefficiencies, including stretches of lower shooting percentages and turnovers. Another drawback is that he tends to pound the ball, which at the next level may need adjustment in a quicker, read-and-react offense. Defensively, he is highly versatile, able to guard bigger players in the post or switch out and defend guards.
Honorable Mention
Jaden Flemons 6’1 PG TMI Episcopal Class of 2026 Undecided
Amare James 6’4 SG Wheeler Class of 2026 Clemson
Josh Lowery 6’4 CG Sierra Canyon Class of 2028 Undecided
Elias Obenyah 6’4 SG Salesian Class of 2026 Stanford
Kevin Savage III 5’11 PG Wheeler Class of 2027 Undecided
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