PLAYER EVALUATIONS
APRIL 26-27
LOUISVILLE, KY
#23 Chase Wiggins (2027) Neighborhood Stars
Big time paint presence! He is not afraid to get off the ground and send a shot back. Most of his blocks he gets all of them, there's no flukes with him, making the opposition second guess any time they want to drive. Runs the floor very well and makes guards lives very easy.
#21 David Taft (2026) Shockers
Athletic big, who runs the floor well and has great hands in transition. Finishes strong around the rim with great body control. His ability to elevate quickly around the rim makes it difficult for defenders to affect his shot. Huge presence on the glass on both ends of the floor. He has shown the ability to guard around the arc and switch on to smaller guards.
#4 Hudson McKnighton (2026) Shockers
Taller, lengthy, PG. has great court vision in transition and in the half court. Anticipates the next pass before the defense can react. He can get himself to the rim offensively and also showed the ability to hit shots from behind the arc.
#11 Quay Fly (2024) Peak Vision Elite
Shoots the ball very well from deep. He propelled his squad in the second half to make it a run away with a barrage of threes. Once they had to start face guarding him it opened up his teammates who started getting into the paint.
#22 Saxton Howard (2025) Griffin Elite Ridder
Ultimate team leader and floor general. He communicates, he makes sure everyone knows what’s going on, what they’re in, and who they have. He’s a PG that can adapt to different styles of play. He is fundamental, and has good handles with a beautiful shot. He can also make plays on the fly and sometimes that has to be flashy, such as a behind the back or no- look pass.
#23 Ethan Cole (2027) MATTS Mustangs
Plays a great safety on the back end of the press. Has great awareness and playmaking instincts. Plays as an undersized post but that gives him the advantage in the open court with his ability to take a rebound coast to coast. Has really nice shooting touch midrange and in.
#12 Colton Stowers (2025) Kyle Guy Elite
Long guard that plays the game fundamentally sound. His jumper stands out with his size, his shooting accuracy makes him a tough cover on the perimeter for any smaller defender. If you guard him with any size, he can break them down. That length doesn’t go to waste on the defensive end as he is active on the boards and challenging shots in the paint.
#4 Gabe Gaither (2025) Shining Stars Davis
Very tight handles, does a really good job of setting up defenders and keeping them off balance before even putting a dribble down. Solid shooter with a very nice pull up that he’s able to use as opposed to over dribbling into a big.
#45 Boston Lee (2026) The Movement Basketball Club
Big post presence, with a lot of room to grow into his body. His frame will allow him to pack some size. He affects shots at the rim, rebounds well and runs the floor great for his size. He plays well with his back to the basket and plays the dunker spot really well. He is still raw but his ceiling is very high.
#5 Dashawn Anderson (2025) Griffin Elite
Tall, lanky, athletic 1 or 2 guard. He showed the ability to play with the ball in his hands and away from the ball. His ability to create shots and his length creates problems for defenders. He can score from a variety of different spots on the floor and in a multitude of different ways. He is also very active on the boards on both ends of the floor, offensively this creates problems for guards to box him out. Defensively his length creates problems in the passing lanes- creating havoc, causing steals which lead to a transition dunk on the other end.
#12 Jackson Calloway (2025) Griffin Elite Ridder
This kid is an absolute problem down low. He rebounds like he’s mad at the ball on both ends of the floor. His size and strength exceed that of most high school bigs. His physicality was on display for the second you watched him play. And what makes this kid different was his ability to step outside and hit down shots from beyond the arc. He is an instant impact player on both ends of the floor.
#14 Brady Basinger (2027) Northwest Ohio Basketball Club
Lefty. Bigger, stronger guard with a high knowledge for the game. Very smooth player with the ball in his hands, he does a great job initiating contact from defenders. Even as a guard he shows a solid bag of post moves around the rim to create scoring opportunities. And if you want to play off him to take away his inside game he will step outside and hit shoots on you. He has a very complete game and there is a lot to like about this kid.
#8 Brody Risner (2027) Midwest Pumas Daniels
Really advanced strength for his age. He uses it so well too. No defender is looking forward to getting in front of him on his way to the basket. Just as good going left as he is right, he does a great job of using body control to stay focused and finish at the rim. He’s flying up and down the floor nonstop, and making plays everywhere. Solid shooter as well that doesn’t have to rely on being stronger and faster than everyone else.
#9 Ja’Von Chandler (2027) Midwest Pumas Daniels
Big kid, still pretty raw but he uses his power well. He really throws his weight around on the glass. He has great awareness when finishing and used both sides of the rim more than once. His hands are good, he caught a few tough passes and saved possessions.
#3 Jordan Timmons (2027) Kansas Hoop Dreams
Big, strong PG who has the ability to hit transition pull threes, step back threes or break you down and take you to the rim. He has great vision in transition and in the half court, creating nightmares for helpside defenders. His size gives him the ability to bang around down low for rebounds or for buckets. He is very physical on the defensive end creating problems for the offense. Even with his size, he still moves real well.
#24 Jeremiah Matthews(2027) Kansas Hoop Dreams
Bigger, athletic lefty wing player who uses his body real well in traffic and around the rim. He gets to the rim a variety of ways and as soon as you sag off him he will drill a shot from deep. When he gets to the rim he has shown he can finish with both hands through contact.
#42 Isaiah King (2027) OPS Buckhanon
Big, strong post who has guard skill. He can go down low and play with his back to the basket, he can face up and play, bring the ball down the floor and also can stretch the floor with his ability to hit shots from deep. His frame is very solid for a kid his age and you can see he has room to grow. If his skill set continues to grow with his size he will be a problem at the next level.
#2 Jackson McCutcheon (2026) Shockers
Quick, athletic guard with a strap! This kid can shoot. This kid showed off his ability to get his shot off in a multitude of different ways. He has a very quick release which makes it hard for defenders to contest his shot. What makes this kid so difficult to guard is his ability to draw the defense and create for his open teammates.
#1 Josh Wilkerson (2026) SMB
Long, athletic, wing who has a very smooth shot. He can score from anywhere on the floor and has great control of the ball. His athleticism makes him a difficult matchup for the defense, due to his ability to get to the rim and elevate. His length causes problems on the defensive end, both in the passing lanes and affecting shots. When this kid plays he is worth the watch.
#0 Jayden Evans (2027) The Movement Basketball Club
Solid guard that has nice diversity to his game. He can be seen slashing, playing high off the floor, or knocking down the outside jumper. He showed he could hit closely guarded jumpers consistently. He is a defensive hound, often leading to transition opportunities. He makes good decisions and doesn’t force anything on a team that’s loaded with talent.
#35 Cooper Hughes (2025) B-Rod Select
Right away this kid stands out. He is a big, strong lefty guard who has the ability to do everything on the floor. He can run the point, post you up down low or hit transition threes. He is a high IQ player who does a great job away from the ball working to get himself open. Regardless of how or where he gets the ball he’s always square and ready to shoot. Defensively he can guard all positions due to his size and strength.
#5 Taylor Blanton (2025) B-Rod Select
This kid loves ball, has a passion and energy for the game. Along with the intangibles, he’s also a great shooter. He’s shown the ability to get his shot off in a variety of different ways. When running the point he can create and get to his spots and while away from the ball he can get open for good looks. His vision was also on display, hitting guys in transition and the half court.
#1 Ty Gilbert (2026) Ohio Future
Solid lead guard, always stays focused and composed. Plays a ton of minutes and keeps coming, has very good stamina and endurance. She is a very tough kid, doesn’t back down from anyone on either end. Has a variety of skills, he has a nice shot, has really good court vision and makes great passes to get his teammates open. He was the big reason his squad made a run, he keeps the offense and the ball moving.
#11 Wyatt Hensen (2026) Midwest Wildcats
Really nice all around player. He can do a bit of everything, at a high level. He’s big and strong enough to go inside and take advantage of smaller guards, he also rebounds in there. He also has the quickness and athleticism to be an effective slasher, and a dependable ball handler. He can knock down jumpers, defend bigs, lead the break, and everything in between!
#2 Devin Hardwick (2026) SMAC Boys2Men
Extremely athletic player, he flies around the court, a lot of times quite literally. With his speed, leaping ability and quick reflexes and keeps a lot of rebounds alive and makes plays defensively in the passing lanes. He gave his team a little boost when they got in a hole with his effort plays and a couple slashes to the basket. He’s long and he uses it well off the dribble.
#1 Austin Slone (2027) MATTS Mustangs
Plays both ends of the floor, and makes legit plays on both ends. Love his ability to elevate in the paint and finish with finesse against bigger defenders. He uses both hands very well, and also can go strong to get to the foul line. Plays the passing lanes well and also uses great timing to get blocks around the rim.
#25 Caleb Hall (2026) Huntsman Elite
Bigger, physical guard who is a tough matchup for most guards. He uses his body well to get himself to the rim. His size also makes him a presence on both the offensive and defensive glass, with the ability to get a rebound and push the length of the floor.
#5 Cooper Anderson (2025) Island Extreme
Physical post, with a variety of strong moves in his bag. Plays well with his back to the basket and can get to the rim from the perimeter. He showed the ability to finish through contact with great body control. He’s a presence on the glass and sees the floor well for a big man. He runs the floor real well.
#24 Khyre Carson (2025) Erie Ice
Nonstop energy guy, creating sparks for his squads whether it’s on the defensive end or on a sweet dime. Smallest guy on the floor, but he lives in the paint, and makes a living off causing chaos for the defense. He has a lot of shake and bake to his game, and speed, so he doesn’t have any issue beating defenders. When he gets in the paint he’s patient and looking to create for teammates, and not to score, and it works out for the Ice quite a bit.
#34 Shea O’Toole (2025) Midwest Flyers Creamer
Kid is a scoring machine, he can get the ball to the rim from anywhere on the court. His ability to beat defenders off the dribble, play off of two feet, and use pivots and head fakes puts him at the line quite a bit. While being viewed, in a tight game, he has a huge second half, coming up big for his team time and time again, from deep, midrange and the foil line.
#3 Billy Keyes (2025) Legendz Athletics
Shooter! This kid hit several treys, in a variety of ways. He is a catch and shoot knockdown shooter, he can pull up in transition, and he can create space if you defend outside the arc and still pop it. He can also attack the rim, where he used his IQ and keeps shot blockers off balance with head fakes.
#22 Michael Raudenbush (2025) OPS Ervin
Natural shooter who can score in several ways. He is very advanced and smooth coming off screens. He’s ready to catch and score, and he wastes no time. Big time spot up shooter as well. He showed he could put the ball on the floor and get good midrange looks, or get to the line.
#2 Eric Brenner (2025) Huntsman Elite
He can really shoot it. He’s very efficient from deep, but also showed the awareness to be able to beat closeouts when he got hot and they started over playing him. That led to several nice midrange pull ups for him.
#43 Jaylen Grey (2025) Mobile Hornets
Very fundamental skill set. He works and gets high percentage shots in the midrange, and at the rim. He’s patient and doesn’t rely only on athleticism so he gets defenders off balance quite a bit and ends up at the foul line. He is a stout defender, in the middle or on the perimeter. Nice shooter from deep as well.
#24 Zion Hunter (2025) Mobile Hornets
Runs the floor so well, and has the leaping ability to get to a lot of shots as a defender. He patrols the paint, but can also get out and run, and lead the break if need be. He is relentless on the boards, and if he gets a second chance on the glass, watch out; he has the fearlessness to run and cram it on you!
#5 Drake Ahrens (2026) Midwest Pumas Useh
He has a pretty complete game, there’s so much to like. He can handle the rock like a natural point guard, quick and shirty enough to beat defenders, but strong enough to handle contact. He does a great job of using both hands at the rim, as well as adjusting to or absorbing contact in the air. He is a good shooter as well, that can’t be left open at all.
#2 Jeremiah Russell (2026) Midwest Pumas Useh
Love this kid’s handles and composure. He had strong moves against pressure, never getting rattled. He was also strong to the basket where he was not only a scorer but also had the IQ to be a distributor and playmaker.
#1 Malik Sims (2026) Indiana Elite Feed
This kid was absolutely dynamic late, leading his team from down double digits to a win! He was a nonstop worker, pestering the ball on every dribble. He created a lot of quick easy points for his squad based solely off his intensity. He was explosive to the basket, impossible to stop when he had his sights on the rim. Got to the rim a lot, and put the nail in the coffin at the line late in the game.
#24 Raymir Coney (2026) Shining Stars Price Red
Big, physical guard. This kid has the ability to get to the rim on anyone. His mix of speed and strength make him a tough matchup. His ability to finish through contact and adjust his shot in the air is impressive. Defensively he can switch and guard positions 1-5 and with no hesitation.
#14 Brady Basinger (2027) Northwest Ohio Basketball Club
Lefty. Bigger, stronger guard with a high knowledge for the game. Very smooth player with the ball in his hands, he does a great job initiating contact from defenders. Even as a guard he shows a solid bag of post moves around the rim to create scoring opportunities. And if you want to play off him to take away his inside game he will step outside and hit shoots on you. He has a very complete game and there is a lot to like about this kid.
#15 Kadix Jones (2027) The Movement Basketball Club
This young man is a monster in the middle! He is such an imposing presence in the paint, with several shots blocked into the stratosphere. He has a great frame and incredible athleticism, as he gets older and grows into his body and coordination, watch out! The ceiling for this dude is very high!
#20 Dachelo Brewington (2025) Erie Ice
Athletic wing with good speed. He does a great job creating separation with his change of pace with the ball. He can attack you off the bounce, where he has a wide range of finishes at the rim. He can break you down and hit up a pull up mid range jumper or he can shoot from deep. He has good court awareness and Vision with the ball in his hands. There’s a lot to like about this kids offensive game. Defensively he’s long and athletic so he’s constantly in the passing lanes and on the boards.