August 2025
This past weekend, Open Gym Premier Anaheim hosted an elite 3 day camp with the top middle school youth basketball players in the country. These 8th grade standouts raised their stock and proved they’re ready to compete at the next level.
Quali Giran
PPG: 36.3 | RPG: 10.8 | SPG: 2.8
Dominant in every aspect—scoring, rebounding, and creating. Giran was the most complete performer in camp.
Joseph Mariles-Jara
PPG: 33.3 | RPG: 11.0 | SPG: 1.8
Polished scorer he knocks it down from deep consistently. Showed flashes of high-level potential.
Egypt Dean
PPG: 32.0 | RPG: 7.3 | SPG: 1.0
Lights-out shooter who spaced the floor and scored in bunches.
Braeden Greenup
PPG: 28.3 | RPG: 11.8 | SPG: 0.3
An aggressive forward with a high motor. Played through contact and made hustle plays.
Jayden Garibay
PPG: 28.3 | RPG: 13.0 | SPG: 0.5
A glass-cleaning big who consistently gave second-chance points and post scoring.
Freddie Forbes
PPG: 31.0 | RPG: 5.7 | SPG: 0.3
Elite scoring touch with deep shooting range. One of the most dynamic guards in the division.
Donnell Meekins
PPG: 25.5 | RPG: 13.5 | SPG: 0.5
Physical presence in the paint. Relentless on the boards with a bruising interior style.
Tyler Yeargin
PPG: 28.0 | RPG: 5.3 | SPG: 3.0
Two-way spark plug. Created turnovers and made plays off the dribble.
Demir Solomon
PPG: 32.5 | RPG: 2.3 | SPG: 0.5
Explosive scorer with range and quick release. Difficult to defend in isolation.
Judah Van Ewijk
PPG: 32.8 | RPG: 3.0 | SPG: 1.0
One of the best pure scorers in camp. Showed deep range and confidence.
Mariyon Williams
PPG: 21.7 | RPG: 3.7 | SPG: 1.7
A steady hand at the point with solid leadership and control.
Brayden Smith
PPG: 26.0 | RPG: 6.5 | SPG: 1.3
Gritty and consistent scorer who worked hard off-ball to get open.
Landon George
PPG: 21.5 | RPG: 7.5 | SPG: 1.0
Glue-guy who rebounded, defended, and found his scoring opportunities in the flow.
Kaedyn Cole
PPG: 20.3 | RPG: 8.3 | SPG: 0.8
A physical forward with good rebounding instincts and the ability to stretch the floor.
TJ Walton Jr
PPG: 19.0 | RPG: 8.0 | SPG: 0.0
Shot-maker who found rhythm from deep. Knows how to space the floor and make quick reads.
Major Smith
PPG: 14.8 | RPG: 5.5 | SPG: 1.3
Crafty scoring guard who knocked down jumpers and competed on defense.
Noriq Shorté
PPG: 17.5 | RPG: 5.5 | SPG: 2.5
A hustle-first player who brought energy and was impactful defensively.
Ayden Josiah Reeves
PPG: 18.8 | RPG: 3.3 | SPG: 1.3
Strong combo guard who picked his spots and stayed efficient.
Joaquin Aguirre
PPG: 20.0 | RPG: 6.7 | SPG: 0.7
Reliable contributor who rebounded and hit timely shots.
Kash Thigpenn
PPG: 12.5 | RPG: 7.0 | SPG: 1.8
High-motor wing who defended well and made hustle plays.
These rising 8th graders set the tone for a high-energy weekend of competition. Expect to hear more from this class in the coming years as they develop and begin their high school careers.