After three weeks in Atlanta, I touched again all the way down to Texas to catch the second weekend of the Adidas 3SSB Reside Interval Occasion at School Station. Obtained to catch as a lot as I may from Saturday so come checkout what I noticed on my 10-hour work shift.
On Level About Nic Codie
It feels good to be proper as I talked about ‘24 Nic Codie seeing a substantial leap in his recruitment this journey ball season right here. It appears as if all the pieces is coming collectively for him. Enjoying exhausting every possession, defending on the perimeter, defending the rim, taking pictures from deep, ending with both hand; Codie has polished his offensive recreation and imposing his will on each ends. Codie has just lately acquired gives from Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Virginia Tech, SMU, Texas Tech and extra throughout the NCAA Spring Reside Interval.
Darryn Peterson…..
More often than not I simply give my southwest prospect evaluations, however I nonetheless preserve monitor of gamers from exterior the area. It’s been some time since I’ve locked in and noticed 2025 Darryn Peterson of Phenom United play and wow. The saying, “That’s what they appear to be,” applies to Peterson. And that assertion signifies that’s what guys that finally find yourself within the NBA or have a superb probability to appear to be. Additionally, I’m all the time impressed when somebody can drop 40 plus factors at 9 o’clock within the morning. Positional dimension and three degree scoring we knew was there, however the excessive degree passes and general playmaking places him on the elite tier of prospects in his class. Additionally defensively, he utilized his size to disrupt opposing ball-handlers and was in a position to swap from the 1-3 spots.
Cooper Flagg, Cameron Boozer & Koa Peat have been on a tier of their very own early on for 2025, however Peterson has entered that degree as nicely.
Workforce Speak: Workforce Trae Younger
Workforce Trae Younger completed April with a 7-1 file within the 3SSB Circuit, because the group accommodates depth and performs with an abundance of confidence and chemistry. Have to provide credit score to coaches George Clay, Josh Davis & Morlon Wiley for setting up a balanced group.
Now to the Jimmy’s and Joe’s. Massive man Doryan Onwuchekwa has been enjoying at a excessive degree all yr and it’s persevering with within the Spring. Massive physique front-line prospect that has a tender contact with both hand, plus footwork on the block and is increasing his taking pictures vary. Additionally helps that he’s in what presumably is one of the best form I’ve seen him and he’s being productive now in longer stretches. Guard Bo Aldridge determination to re-class to 2024 is wanting like an incredible transfer up to now for him. Receiving excessive main gives from Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Mississippi State, Cal-Berkeley and extra. Lefty that’s a giant time scorer that excels getting downhill. Seeing a giant inventory improve. 2024 Dillon Battie, son of 15-year NBA participant Tony Battie, is beginning to flip the nook some. An athletic ahead that performs with a plus motor and performs above the rim. The ability is progressively beginning to meet up with the athleticism and Dillon is exhibiting moments of what it’ll appear to be when it comes collectively. ‘25 Calrsheon Younger is enjoying up and greater than holding his personal. A robust, scoring guard that’s dealing with the pace and physicality of the 17U simply effective.
Workforce Speak: TJ Ford Academy
The Ford brothers,Tim and T.J., acquired the fellows rolling with a flawless file on Adidas Gold with an 8-0 file after ending up each chapters. Headlining the group is 2024 Robert Miller. At 6’10 along with his versatility, you’re not seeing many guys not solely in Adidas however within the nation along with his dimension and ability set. Continues to rise within the nationwide participant rankings. 2024 Jayden Gambrell is a guard with pretty lengthy arms who can shoot it past the 3-point line. Like his dimension at 6’4 and his taking pictures prowess. The most effective accessible 2023 in Texas…nicely it’s Ron Holland is now. So women and gents, the second finest accessible 2023 participant within the Lone Star State is 7’1 Bukky Oboye. Oboye at his dimension can transfer, block photographs at a excessive charge, can shoot the three and has superior ball expertise for a participant his dimension. He’s removed from polished, however what he can do at his dimension isn’t frequent. Once more, he has some work to do however I consider if he continues to play we’ll see a large variance of D1’s on him. Additionally wished to notice how the 2023 backcourt of T.J. Ford Jr and Bryson Smith have been enjoying. Actually managing the backcourt, attending to the paint and defending the total size of the ground. Each can rating the ball, however I’ve additionally been impressed additionally with their playmaking.
Mr. Devon Pryor
One Time Legends’ wing Devon Pryor is seeing his recruitment soar. Pryor, who was injured for almost all of the second half of the 2022-23 scholastic season, seems to be wholesome and we’re seeing his full offensive repertoire. At 6’7, he’s a reliable secondary ball-handler, is a giant time vertical athlete and his taking pictures has vastly improved. He’s reliable connecting off the catch or bounce. He’s performing like a Prime 100 participant within the nation.
2026 Prospect of The Occasion: Caleb Holt
I’ve talked about at size in regards to the 2025 class, however the 2026 crop have been exhibiting out as nicely and a few are enjoying within the 17U division. Tyran Stokes is main a 8-0 Vegas Elite squad within the Nike EYBL and A.J. Dybantsa is the second main scorer in EYBL 17U division with 20 ppg.
However we acquired to speak about Caleb Holt being a big-time contributor for a 7-1 17U Sport Elite group on the 3SSB. A shifty, athletic guard that places rim strain. Holt has a plus wingspan, and is a fast twitch athlete that shows the power to make an open 3-pointer. He’s one of many prime 2026’s I’ve seen within the nation and him nonetheless with the ability to do what he does finest enjoying up is spectacular.
Notables
Flory Bidunga, 6’8 2024 PF/C – Indiana Elite: Lefty large man that’s uber productive. Swats photographs, even seen him closeout and block photographs from the 3-point line. Athletic finisher that goes for each rebound and confirmed some promising contact on hooks and floaters. We see why he’s ranked so excessive in 2024. Will probably be a profitable faculty participant. Hasn’t performed a few years of organized ball so upside may be very intriguing.
Annor Boateng, 6’5 2024 Wing – Arkansas Hawks: Highly effective, athletic wing-guard prospect that utilized energy and athleticism to attain. Satisfactory mid-range recreation and I consider there’s been progress with the taking pictures and ball-handling. Boateng shouldered the offensive load for the Hawks.
Josiah Moore, 6’5 2024 Wing – One Time Legends: I got here away very impressed with Moore. There was a stretch within the morning recreation the place he collected 4 steals, he captured a poster dunk and one play he cut up a double group coming off a ball display screen, then acquired to the basket and scored. This was in a span of 4 minutes. All that must be mentioned.
Micah Robinson, 6’6 2024 Wing – Southern Assault: Broad framed wing that’s versatile. Performs the secondary ball-handler function and generally has major dribbling duties in spurts. A succesful shooter from three, actually zips his passes and may thread a needle if wanted and he is aware of discover his method to the free throw line. There are some issues that he wants to essentially work on, however I consider Micah will likely be a high quality excessive main participant.
Cam Carroll, 6’2 2025 PG – Southern Assault 16U: Robust, bodily guard that embraces contact on drives. Cam is at his finest when he relentlessly seems to get downhill and put strain on the protection. Robust paint finisher, floater recreation and simply generates a variety of exercise when he’s aggressive.
Amir McMillian, 6’ PG – City ASAK: When the ball is in his arms, McMillian is all the time on the go. Quick with the ball in his arms, McMillian will get paint touches and likewise can cease on a dime, launch and join vs size.
Peyton Marshall, 7’ Middle – Sport Elite: Peyton is a load inside. Massive body, legit dimension and has good foot-work on the block. Actually throws his weight round and makes defenses alter when he’s on the ground as a result of he’s a risk within the paint. I consider one of the best basketball is forward of him, particularly when he reaches optimum form.
