Taking a break from school coaches after the reside interval ended, lots of the high gamers within the Southeast opted to both take the weekend off or do one thing somewhat extra low key to provide their our bodies a break. Enter the Stellar Hoops Elite 60. Director Wayne Davis places on an invitation solely occasion simply after the reside interval that largely focuses on elite underclassmen and sleepers. The 2023 version had each. Guys reminiscent of Michigan State certain Coen Carr (who simply shut down the Ballislife All American Recreation dunk contest), Isaiah Miranda (who’s getting ready for the NBA Draft), future Duke swingman Isaiah Evans, Extra time Elite beast Somto Cyril, and extra, are just some to have graced the court docket earlier than they blew up. There was no scarcity of gamers who had the potential to be that subsequent wave within the 2023 model of the camp.
Listed below are the highest performers from the Stellar Hoops Elite 60:
Rivers Knight, 6’9, PF/C, Durham Jordan HS (NC), 2026If you needed to take an early guess at the most effective long-term prospect on the occasion, Knight could be the consensus choose. Having made large enhancements in his sport prior to now six months, the Durham large man is way more explosive and is taking part in with way more confidence than after I noticed him final September. Rivers has the power to shoot the ball to the 3-point line, has intriguing footwork on the low block, and has proved to be a stable rim protector. Knight only in the near past picked up a proposal from Illinois and each his peak/supply listing don’t seem like finished rising in any respect.
Marcus Kerr, 6’5, SG/SF, West Charlotte HS (NC), 2026Immediately upon seeing Kerr, you see the upside that he brings to the desk. Beginning for powerhouse West Charlotte as a freshman, the swingman gained appreciable expertise taking part in in opposition to excessive stage competitors and it has carried over to the spring. Marcus is an impressive slasher to the rack, is nice studying the protection off screens (particularly curling), and does an excellent job choosing his spots on the court docket. Younger sufficient to be a member of the category of 2027, Kerr is certainly going to be a reputation to recollect for the long run.
Mason Smith, 6’7, PF, Hough HS (NC), 2024As far as efficiency is worried, there wasn’t anybody higher on day two of the Stellar Hoops Elite 60 than Smith. The proficient new age ahead had a fully beautiful stroke from past the arc, exploited mismatches on the offensive finish, and even confirmed flashes of having the ability to facilitate for others. A excessive educational pupil, Smith continues to be large open when it comes to his recruitment at this level and is one to observe this spring with TCF Wildcats on the circuit.
Rashad McCormick, 6’7, PF/SF, Andover Prep (MA), 2024One of probably the most various gamers on the occasion, McCormick did somewhat little bit of every thing on the Stellar Hoops Elite 60. A proficient excessive jumper in observe, Rashad used his athleticism to vary performs on each ends whereas additionally changing on on the rack. Initially from Charlotte, McCormick is heading to the northeast for a prep yr this upcoming season.
Zacch Wiggins, 6’5, SG/SF, Grimsley HS (NC)One of many extra extremely touted gamers within the occasion, Wiggins made performs that definitely made you notice why some have him ranked within the high 60 for the category of 2025. The slithery Staff CP3 wing was a dynamic finisher in transition, has killer contact on the rim, and shot it nicely sufficient from the perimeter to maintain the protection trustworthy. The youthful brother of OKC Thunder wing Aaron Wiggins, Zacch definitely has the genetics and sport to carve out his personal legacy.
Jermaurhiyun Anderson, 6’3, SG/PG, High quality Schooling Academy (NC), 2024As far as guards had been involved on the Stellar Hoops Elite 60, there weren’t any extra productive than Anderson. The lefty combo guard was straight up fearless attacking the rack, was a lethal isolation scorer, and confirmed the power to facilitate for others. Working with Upward Stars on the Adidas 3SSB circuit, Thomas has the platform to point out that he can get buckets with a few of the finest within the Southeast Area.
Braylhan Thomas, 6’5, SG/SF, Gray Collegiate (SC), 2024As far as two manner guards are involved, Thomas was proper there with the most effective that the Stellar Hoops Elite 60 needed to supply. He has proven potential to be an impressive on ball defender, can end via contact, and is a very nice straight line driver. The three time state champion holds a number of D1 gives, however continues to be very large open when it comes to his recruitment.
Will Stevens, 6’9, PF/C, Neighborhood Faculty of Davidson (NC), 2026Immediately passing the look take a look at, Stevens has the entire instruments that you just search for in a giant man in at this time’s technology. He’s each little bit of 6-foot-9, has the uncooked instruments offensively to play on the perimeter, but additionally has the agility to modify and talent to guard the rim defensively. There’s definitely a substantial quantity of development each bodily and when it comes to his skillset to be finished, however Stevens is certainly one of many sleeper large males that the Southeast Area has to supply.
D’Quill Osbey, 5’10, PG, Norcross HS (GA), 2026Coming out of Georgia perennial energy Norcross, Osbey confirmed a few of the uncooked expertise that’s going to make him considered one of their subsequent guards in line. The tremendous fast guard was capable of get into the paint at will, created no scarcity of pictures for others, and was one of many few gamers who was unselfish in a camp setting. Along with his father having performed at Central Connecticut State, Osbey definitely has the lineage to be a pleasant lead guard down the street.
