OTR Hoops: Memorial Day Classic Standouts Part 2 – May 26, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla.- On The Radar Hoops headed down to Orlando, Florida, where Game Point Sports and Events Center hosted the Florida Memorial Day Classic, which runs through this coming Monday. On The Radar Hoops scouts are flooding the scene and evaluating players from all over Florida and Georgia. Here is who stood out on Day 2:
By: Ross Van De Griek
2026 6-2 PG Nathan Earl (Team Person 17U)
The 6-2 rising senior guard displayed a great IQ and feel for the game on the offensive end, where he was getting his teammates involved as well as having the ability to create scoring chances for himself. He started the game against Strive 4 Excellence, knocking down a pair of tough, contested three-pointers off the catch. His instincts on the defensive end also made a huge impact, where he was a big presence in the passing lanes as well as using his athleticism to get rebounds over bigger players.
2028 6-0 PG Josiah Gillard (Florida Rebels 2028)
Gillard put on a defensive clinic where he was frustrating the opposing guards and forcing them into taking difficult shots, whether it was at the front of the rim or out on the perimeter. On the offensive end, he was scoring on all three levels, whether it was off the bounce or catch. His IQ and court awareness have continued to speak high volumes.
2027 6-6 CG Anthony Brown (1Family Hoops PRO16)
The 6-6 rising junior guard brought a hefty two-way presence where he can be effective playing above the rim as well as out on the perimeter. He showcased his length where he was getting tips and deflections, which led to steals and scores on the offensive end. His long frame forced him to be a wreaking havoc in the paint, where he threw down thunderous dunks in transition as well as in the half-court offense. Brown will be an intriguing name to watch as he heads into his junior season.
2026 6-0 SG Terell James (Showtime Ballers 17U)
The 6-0 rising senior shooting guard set the tone early with his ability to make timely deflections as well as rebounding at a high level from the guard position. Offensively, he was making the unselfish plays, where he found open teammates, whether it was his ball movement or making the extra pass to set up great scoring chances. He brought in the ability as he can pick any defense apart, whether it was a man-to-man defense or a zone. James brought a high IQ and a ton of poise into both games on Sunday for his team.
2026 6-5 SG Amari Cummings (Showtime Ballers 17U)
The 6-5 rising senior shooting guard continues to have an impressive weekend playing for Showtime Ballers. The Moravian Prep prospect shot the cover off the ball on the offensive end, where he finished with five 3-pointers in a win over K4 Elite. On the defensive end, he played with purpose, where he played under control and challenged shots out on the perimeter without fouling, as well as using his athleticism to wreak havoc on the boards.
2027 6-0 PG Dominick Walsh (Team Speights 16U Thomas)
Coming off an impressive weekend at the Run For The Cup, Walsh is making the right plays to set up success for his teammates, whether it’s as the primary ball-handler on the offensive end or his ability to get his teammates involved off the ball. He was also very patient on the offensive end, where he didn’t get phased when opposing teams would double team him on the perimeter, as he impressed us with a couple of no-look passes to open teammates.
2026 6-7 SF Arcadian Davis (Team Breakdown NB 17U)
The 6-7 rising senior small forward was in full attack mode, whether it was off the catch or the bounce. He was a vicious lob threat for his team in their win over Above Academy. On the defensive end, he showcased a ton of length, where he was guarding multiple positions and made havoc for opposing players to get off a good shot. In transition, Davis did a great job when it came to running the floor and getting to his spots where he can score on all three levels. Look for Davis to make a ton of noise heading into his senior season.
2027 5-11 PG AJ Jenkins (Team Speights 16U Thomas)
Jenkins is a crafty three-level scorer on the offensive end as well as a facilitator, where he makes the extra pass, finding open teammates to set up a great shot. In a win over Team TWU, Jenkins was one of the top scorers, where he kept the offense flowing with his ability to get to the front of the rim, finishing through contact. Whether it was his scoring or facilitating, Jenkins made a major impact on every trip down the floor where he will be a vital piece of his team’s success heading into his junior season.
Ross Van De Griek has been a Southeast Region Scout for On The Radar Hoops since January 2024. He has been involved in basketball scouting since 2022. You can follow him on X/Twitter @RossVDG14 or reach him via email at rossvdg14@gmail.com