As I shut out my Elite 24 protection, I first wish to spotlight the front-court play that manned the fitness center. Sadly, resulting from inclement climate in Atlanta, the boys recreation on Saturday evening couldn’t be accomplished however I nonetheless obtained a great pattern dimension on the gamers and their performances. Ace Bailey was featured in my earlier article right here so he gained’t be on this iteration.
Flory Bidunga, 2024 6’8 C – Kokomo (IN): The current Kansas Jayhawk commit is an automated double-double. Bidunga was in his regular mode…dunking all the pieces, beating everybody down the ground and defending the rim. Despite the fact that he’s restricted as a ball-handler and mid-range shooter, what he does effectively, he’s elite at. Has nice palms, limitless motor and if mom nature didn’t intrude I would not have been stunned if he was named recreation MVP.
Bryson Tiller, 2025 PF – Additional time Elite (GA): A powerful constructed ahead that’s increasing his recreation. Noticed flashes of him altering path off the bounce and he impacts the sport on each ends along with his rebounding, 18-foot in scoring and communication and placement as a assist defender. One of many higher gamers in his class and continues wanting extra comfy working additional out from the paint.
Moustapha Thiam, 2025 C – DME (FL): Very intrigued by Moustapha particularly along with his dimension, rim defending and contact. He has good contact across the rim and might make pictures out to 15-feet. Upside with the taking pictures. Not an elite shot blocker at this stage however a reliable one you could inform remains to be studying the best way to play. He confirmed a skill-set and skill to function in tight areas.
Derik Queen, 2024 PF/C – Montverde (FL): Queen is a load inside and holds an array of strikes and finishes. Completes robust layups and hook pictures along with his left hand simply nearly as good as he does going to his proper. Geared up with nice palms, did a stable job in drop coverages on ball-screens and his play-making within the publish is high tier.
Sebastian Williams-Adams 2025 PF/SF – St. John’s (TX): A dual-forward that performs with physicality. Seemed to assault offensive glass, assertive driver to the rim and though Williams-Adams didn’t shoot it effectively and the velocity of the close-outs appeared to provide him some matches, he nonetheless showcased his versatility and appears to make an influence outdoors of simply scoring the ball.
Caleb Wilson, 2025 SF/PF – Holy Innocents Episcopal College (GA): Can see why Wilson is ranked as excessive as he’s within the 2025 class. Didn’t make a huge impact within the scrimmages, however he flashed his taking pictures as a path and pop man, one dribble pull-up and attacked closeouts.
Chase McCarty, 2024 SF – IMG (FL): At 6foot-6 with lengthy arms, McCarty was productive all through the week. Is aware of the best way to play, makes open pictures from three and was alert as a help-side defender.At all times appeared to be on the proper place on the proper time on each ends of the ground.
Khani Rooths, 2024 SF – IMG (FL): Khani continued to point out his versatility. Dealing with the ball and changing into a driver. Additionally made good passes when he’s attending to the cup and he’s only a match-up downside resulting from dimension, athleticism, size and rising talent set.
