2025
Elev8 Elite
The best shooter in the gym is an understatement. He showed exactly why he led the country in 3s made and percentage in the nation last season. He has a relentless motor and truly knows how to play the game the right way. As a defender he picks up hard and has no issue defending someone bigger than him which is key for his future at the D1 level. His ice cold jumper caused so much attention that it made it easy for him to pick apart the defense as a passer. Combining that with his ridiculous NBA range forces the defense to play up allowing him to drive and be a creator. His ball handling is on point but what makes him so valuable is his ability to move so well without the ball as a shooter, opening up the lane for his guys to attack.
The Next Jump: There is a reason the ball should be in his hands with his shooting ability. A bad shot for him is usually a better shot than a good one for someone else. Due to that, learning how to balance those tough and deep shots with his distribution is important for his future as he continues to get looked at by higher level schools over the next year.
2027
Hoop Nation
A laterally quick player who knows how to control himself in the air at the rim. Left or right foot, no problem. He also plays well off two feet, utilizing smart footwork. Even more impressive is his mid-range game whether he’s pulling up or fading away after spinning away from the defense. He truly is one of the smartest players in the gym the way he is able to mentally pick apart the defense. It’s hard to find that in a young player and as an unconventional point guard he also has no problem finding the open guy attacking in the open court and through screen and rolls.
The Next Jump: Defensive effort is the biggest thing he needs to work on. Everyone knows he can but if he wants to start getting more schools paying attention, it will level up his game.
2028
Cal Storm
The best way to describe Tatianna Griffin is that she is an insane talent, with an incredible IQ to pair with it. For someone who is not even in high school yet, to be able to do some of the things she does, it's a true gift to be able to watch live. Tatianna has a pro level skill set and has the physicality to pair with itt. She can score on all three levels, and when she is banging with someone in the post she can go either way and go under the rim for a layup or spin off them and hit a Dirk like stepback from 12 feet. One component of her game that should never go unnoticed, and is overlooked because of her ability to score the basketball, is her will to make the right pass and keep her teammates involved. The aspect that might be the biggest surprise of someone that hasn't even played a minute of high school basketball yet, is her willingness and ability to hit the clutch shot. She is a world class talent for someone who hasn’t even touched the high school floor yet.
The Next Jump: It’s hard to nitpick her game as there is a reason she is the number one player in the country in her class. With that being said, the only thing to think about as she develops over the next few years going into high school is that she has to keep the same mentality and continue to work her tail off and get ready to see the places the game of basketball will take her.
2027
Why Not Premier
The forward made herself useful in a variety of ways on the floor on both ends. She is the definition of a mid-range savant and watching her play the right way makes the game more fun. Doing the dirty work seems like something she is prideful of as well. As a wing player she has the size to play the power forward spot, and watching her set hard screens and turn into a roller was impressive. As a rebounder and defender she competed hard and used her strength and length to make it tough for the opposition. When she was thriving the most was coming off a roll into the slots for 15 foot jumpers.
The Next Jump: With the mid-range so good, there needs to be some improvement from beyond the arc. Being able to force defenders to give no room, there will be more opportunities to blow by and take more of what she excels at.
2025
West Coast Finest
When you watch Asia play, you can tell there is no fear in her eyes. She has eyes in the back of her head finding open teammates, but she is out there to put points on the board. True three level scorer through spot-ups, cooking in the mid-range and attacking the cup. Watched her pick apart mismatches with quick footwork and handles that no one could touch. She was doubled towards the end of the first game and was very calm under pressure and always made the smart play.
The Next Jump: With all of the offensive tools in her bag, to put it all together we need to see more aggressiveness as a defender. With her quickness and skill level it is there, but there has to be a willingness to get after it to succeed in the future.
2025
Arizona Gremlins
Carson is a point-forward pushing the pace in transition and attacking the paint looking for outlets and open kickouts. He plays with great patience in the halfcourt using his size and strength to work his way in the paint looking to pass first. He can stretch it out from three playing pick-and-pop with his point guard. The even-keel demeanor he had throughout the game stood out, with the fact he knows his role makes him valuable to any basketball court he steps on.
The Next Jump: Carson needs to continue to improve his consistency from three and his quickness defensively guarding smaller opponents. Combine that with a little bit more aggressiveness on offense will tremendously help his game.
2025
Uptempo
Tucker is a very well-rounded prospect. He provides everything from handling the ball, knocking down contested shots, and finishing around the rim. His old-school post-game was impressive, making strong simple back-to-the-basket moves. He got to the free-throw line multiple times as well. What stood out was his IQ to move without the ball, reacting to his teammate's drives, finding positions to be available and crashing for second chance opportunities. Defensively he was at the heart manning the middle in the 2-3 zone. His team was faced with a quick deficit and he was the main reason they stuck around.
The Next Jump: For Tucker, it will be important that he improves his lateral quickness to guard smaller and quicker opponents when in man.
2030
ProSkills
Will Fox is going to be a player to watch over the next few years. He already has a strong skill set with handles, shooting, passing, and finishing in his arsenal he leads his teams to a lot of wins. His strong hesitation moves and quick first step allow him to penetrate the paint leading to a smooth floater game. He’s a knockdown shooter stringing together multiple in a row defenders can’t give him any daylight. He’s one of the top guards in his class and proves that in every game he competes in. On top of his basketball skill, Will has high character and will most certainly continue to grow in the coming years as he gets closer to the next level.
The Next Jump: For Will he will need to continue to work on his point guard skills. Controlling the game without scoring and getting more teammates involved.
2028
99OVR
Marcus is an extremely athletic and dynamic guard from Texas. He can score at all three levels when he’s being aggressive. He has an quick first step which allows him to get downhill into the paint, create for others, or finish at the rim with an explosive takeoff. Marcus can stretch it out as well with a smooth spot up three. He’s one of the top scorers on a very talented 99OVR team. As a disciplined defender with active hands and feet without fouling. Marcus could make an immediate impact for his high school in the next few years and as a true 8th grade his ceiling is extremely high.
The Next Jump: As a primary ballhandler, he needs to become more of a vocal leader elevating the game of everyone around him. His mid-range game is the next level of scoring he will need to work on.
2025
Prospects on Deck
A dynamic big guard with the skills to run the point, known for elite finishing with both hands and attacking the rim with finesse. She has solid length and versatility, capable of guarding all five positions. Dominated the boards and locked down opponents on defense while making smart plays offensively. Other pieces to her game that stood out is her poise, composure, and defensive versatility.
The Next Jump: Improving her outside shooting and being more aggressive on the offensive end can make her a bit more well rounded. Attacking that and improving her conditioning will set her up for even more success.
14U
DFW, TX
This team embodies their home state’s mantra “Everything is bigger in Texas”. It was clear from tip-off on Friday night who the favorite was to win the 8th-grade division at the Grassroots 365 Finals. 99OVR has all of the makings of an elite basketball team and program. They have size, speed, shooting, and coaching. It’s not too often you see a club team running sets in warmups. It’s not to say they didn’t have any challenges on their way to the championship game versus a strong 7 Days team, but I don’t think any spectator had any doubts about who would come out on top. Holding it down in the paint, the 6’9” prospect and possible future scholarship big Trenton Xavier Young continually brought havoc on the rim and sent shots to neighboring courts. Langston Giles was a big threat from deep. Marcus Boyd was one of the more impressive guards athleticism and skill-wise continually breaking down the defense and finding his bigs for easy dunks. Overall the entire squad which has been together for a few years now should have a strong start to their high school careers and potentially make an immediate impact. Players who embody these characteristics will be able to acclimate well when advancing to the next level.
Girls 11th Grade Boise Slam U17
Eagle, ID
This roster was stacked from top to bottom with everyone on the team able to contribute from different areas. Included was a sharpshooter in Mia Sailors, the mobile big with guard skills, McKenzie Bybee and a combo guard doing everything else in Brooke Hutchinson. They made a lot of shots but also played together by making the extra pass and playing unselfishly. On the opposite end, they played a ton of zone that was tough to get through, and a lot of intensity that seemed to stem from the players themselves. They are a very fun watch with all the girls playing as a unit and the combination of shooters, playmakers and defenders.
17U Elite
Compton, CA
The elite 17U team made it known why they are the team to watch this weekend. They have an extremely deep and talented roster ranging from guards to bigs. Their elite ball movement allowed for easy drives to the paint, kicks to the corner, and lobs to the bigs. The offense had great fluidity to it led by guards Myles Walker and Isaac Williamson. The lead guards had them executing extremely well out of ATO’s and in the half court. Defensively they play a suffocating man to man defense which allows teams to get sped up and turn the ball over. They set the tone from the very beginning of the game forcing the opposing team to turn the ball over three straight times. Their bigs Dillion Shaw and Toukam Lucas had the paint on lockdown and were blocking shots left and right. In addition they are extremely mobile and have the ability to guard ball screens in multiple different coverages. Compton Magic’s versatility on the offensive and defensive end is a team’s worst nightmare.
12U National
Danville, CA
Lakeshow 12u National has been one of the most elite 6th-grade teams on the Grassroots 365 circuit this year. They are currently #4 in the rankings and that’s for good reason. A well-coached, disciplined, and talented overload squad they never disappoint to beat up on opponents. Coach Fuca assembled a group of talented but hungry young prospects that brought defense and scoring for the entire event. They move the ball and push the pace in transition. Players such as Skylar Johnson, Jaylen Hampton, Kai Fontejon, and AJ Macon are standouts, but others bring the same amount of talent and energy to the floor. You’ll see a well-balanced box score in every game making them very difficult to guard with almost their entire team in double figures. Playing on both ends of the floor is just another reason why teams don’t want to see them on the court.
15U 15u Red
Bellevue, WA
This young team brought some guys who wanted to bring it on the defensive end out to California this weekend. Offensively they moved the ball well and were willing to pass up a good shot to get a great one. The Washington boys dominated their opponent during their opening game through pressing up, talking on defense and didn’t take poor shots on the opposite end. Their undersized point guard, Tatum Joyner and big man Jarik Mohamud both stood out in different ways on the court. Bringing the energy that they had on both ends of the floor is what they need to do if they want to go after championships every weekend.
Girls 11th Grade
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Led by the shifty big guard, Sierra Maxwell, she gets whatever she wants on the court and it doesn’t even look like she’s trying. The rest of the team is filled out with shooters and defenders to round exactly what they need to accomplish. Offensively you won’t see many sets run unless it’s out of a timeout, but they love to push the ball even on makes, and use their length and energy to scoop up offensive boards. On the other end, you'll witness a lot of press and switching man that makes it difficult for the opposition to get the job done. The coach brought constant energy throughout the game and you can see why the players followed in his footsteps.
14U Gold
Westchester, CA
7 Days as a program never fails to bring talented players together to compete at the highest level. Under the leadership of Aundre Cummings who continually gets the most out of every one of his players, they battled their way to the championship game at the Grassroots 365 Finals versus a highly talented and favorited 99OVR Texas team. The two standouts for 7 Days of the entire event were guard Darius Dixson and wing Jayden Garibay. Darius brought energy and effort to the team and was the clear life that they needed in some of their early pool play games. He was their leading scorer in the championship game with 15 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists. Jayden chipped in 12 points and 2 rebounds. They are a true grit and grind team who works hard on the offensive end, and relies on their talented players to deliver.
17U Team Sacramento Pharaohs 17’s
Rocklin, CA
The NorCal team came down south to battle with some full-court press defense and a flurry of transition game. They are coached well with a roster of players that slow the game down when they need to and make smart decisions. They dealt with a lot of zone during their game on Friday morning and handled it well by swinging the ball and attacking the paint when it opened up. Defensively they had a suffocating zone that led to a lot of steals and transition buckets. Tommy Williams, their hard-nosed point guard led the way by knowing when to feed his guys and when to get his own. Well-balanced team that has a lot of energy on both ends.
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