With state highschool affiliation sanctioned applications wrapping up their common seasons, it’s that point for various prep colleges as properly. The Grind Session held its ultimate common season occasion of the 2023-24 marketing campaign at Napa Valley School, titled “The Crush In The Valley 2”, introduced groups from a handful of states and Canada to wine nation. Host faculty Prolific Prep (Napa, Calif.) ran the desk, going 3-0 on the weekend and remaining undefeated inside Grind Session Energy Convention play at 16-0. The crew presently sit at No. 8 within the newest FAB 50 Nationwide Rankings.
Listed below are a couple of of the perfect stock-risers from the Crush In The Valley II:
Mikey Lewis, 6’3, PG/SG, Prolific Prep (CA), 2024He’s been on the radar for fairly a while, however regardless of his lofty numbers for the Oakland Troopers and for Accelerated Prep, it looks like individuals sleep on him at occasions. The electrical scorer places stress on defenders any time that he has the rock, has made enormous strides as a playmaker for others, and has developed right into a severe on ball defender in opposition to both backcourt spot. Lewis is St. Mary’s most heralded recruit and can undoubtedly discover himself in competition for various post-season highschool all-star video games.
Lucas Toukam, 6’7, PF, Bella Vista Prep (AZ), 2026While I had seen Lucas Toukam earlier than, I used to be watching and not using a roster and had no concept that he was solely a sophomore. Constructed like a grown man, the sophomore confirmed no worry on the ground, rebounded the ball outdoors of his space, and confirmed no downside changing by means of visitors on the rim. Toukam makes use of each little bit of his 7-foot-3 wingspan on each ends of the court docket and will probably be a reputation to observe on the AAU circuit this spring.
Carter McDole, 6’7, SF, DNA Prep (CA), 2024An intriguing long run prospect, Carter McDole began off his highschool profession at nationwide energy Montverde Academy (FL) then transferred to Orlando energy Olympia HS, and is wrapping up his profession out west at DNA Prep in LA. The lefty is ready to play each ahead spots, is an impressive facilitator for others, and makes use of his athleticism to alter the sport on each ends of the court docket. McDole is a excessive upside two approach ahead whose finest days of basketball are definitely forward of him.
Aidan Sherrell, 6’11, C, Prolific Prep (CA), 2024It’s laborious for a McDonald’s All American to technically be thought of a “inventory riser,” however Aidan Sherrell confirmed that individuals might have him a bit decrease than they need to within the nationwide rankings. The Alabama commit was rather more assertive on the offensive finish, was a sport changer together with his capability to maintain performs alive on the offensive glass, and confirmed his growing vary to the 3-point line. The Detroit native has ascended simply as a lot as anybody within the nationwide rankings over the previous 18 months and there aren’t many bigs with greater upside in ‘24 than Sherrell.
Dace Nice, 6’5, SG/SF, Elite Prep (WA), 2024There weren’t many individuals who have been extra productive at Crush In The Valley than Dace Nice, who averaged 26 factors and 13 rebounds whereas capturing the lights out in Elite Prep’s two video games in Napa. Nice has an old style sport, makes use of his measurement to make artful finishes on the rack, and is a continuing risk on the court docket wherever he’s due to his deep jumpshot. The Seattle wing nonetheless stays extensive open by way of his recruitment.
Xaviel Rodriguez, 6’5, SG/SF, Accelerated Prep (CO), 2024One of the higher pure shooters of the occasion, Xaviel Rodriguez was a relentless ground spacer for Accelerated Prep all through the Crush In The Valley. He confirmed easy vary together with his ft set, had no scarcity of confidence letting it fly, and possesses a sturdy body. The Puerto Rican product spends a substantial period of time coaching with NBA gamers in Vegas at Influence Basketball, solely making his transition to the collegiate stage that a lot simpler.
