Here is a list of standouts as compiled by Jaron Pierre-Mathurine from last weekend’s Next Wave Camp at Central Gwinnett High School. Follow Jaron on X/Twitter @MathurineAgency 176 Messiah Lancaster, 2030, Insta: @therealmessiah0 Messiah Lancaster is a gritty guard who stood out in the 1v1 session with his strong defense. He has a crafty scoring ability and a mature presence for his age. You can tell he’s well-known in his class, and he showed he can score whenever he wants. 205 Deuce Grayson, 2030, Insta: @deucegrayson Deuce Grayson is a confident guard......
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A list of standout performers from the Breakout Camp at Norcross High School. By: Jaron Pierre Mathurine Jeremiah Evans 6’9 F 2028 Jeremiah continues to show off his work and has been making an impact in every competition. From the summer circuit, to the UCAAG, to OTR Breakout camp he comes to compete and doesn’t shy from competition. Strong post presence which he is getting more comfortable in his motion and does a good job finishing in traffic. Still a bit of work when putting the ball on the ground and trying......
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A list of standouts from the Underclassman All-American Game (UCAAG) at Holy Innocents School in Atlanta, Georgia. By: Jaron Pierre-Mathurine Draydne McDaniel 6’8 G Calvary Chrisitan (FL) McDaniel brought the swagger to the competition between all three groups. Excelled in transition. Was also looking to make the extra pass or collect hockey assist with quick tap passes when his team had the numbers advantage. Good size, played well off the wing and did a good job getting to the rim. Flory Kuminga 6’6 G 2029 Lawrence Woodmere (NY) Kuminga is one of......
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A selection of top performers from The Final Run at Suwanee Sports Academy. By: Jaron Pierre-Mathurine Cory McPherson 5’11 G 2027 Sunshine Elite Cory came up huge in the championship game for Sunshine Elite due to his defensive presence. I was nabbing the opposition team’s guard as an early candidate for MVP of the entire event, and CMP shut him down out the gate. A get in your space type of guard, he played on ball defense exceptionally well, took on the task of slowing down the team’s best player and forced......
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A list of standouts from the Power 24. By: Jaron Pierre Mathurine Nixon Wright 2027 6’5 G/F 2027 1 of 1 Elite Wright is a physical wing that excels getting downhill and has a sneaky wingspan which allows him to block multiple jumpers and lays at the rim. Made multiple athletic jams and showed a will to compete even when his team was on the losing end. Fearless competitor, who takes on the challenge of being a leader for this group and wants to make the big plays. Cordarius White 2026......
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A list of standouts from the OTR Elite 32. By: Jaron Pierre-Mathurine Isaiah Headley-Smith 6’5 G 2026 World Smash Headley-Smith has put up some convincing performances since entering the scene. Good frame. Attacks the rim hard, can knock down the 3 and takes pride defensively. Going to be a quality piece for his teams this season. N’DIAYE Malcom 6’6 G 2025 Team Skywalker He was a member of the high-energy, high-flying Team Skywalker group. Prob can be in the mix of the team’s best shooter. Possesses nice form, good length and does......
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Here is a selection of standouts from the GBCA Live Period Session II. By: Jaron Pierre-Mathurine Gideon Kamuelya 6’6 F Peachtree Ridge 2026 Always known for his foot work in the post, it was good to see how GK could be effective against true size. Had a stout matchup with Riviera Prep and he showed his range of player and how he can be effective at the next level. Strong midrange presence. Can finish at the rim and through traffic and provide a good stretch option. Connor Corris 6’7 F/G Windermere Prep......
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Here is a list of standout players from the GBCA open period at Lake Point last weekend. By: Jaron Pierre-Mathurine Anderson Carey 6’0 G 2026 Walker School Carey had a solid showing in the matchup against Lambert. Started slow but he stuck with it and slowly warmed up as the contest went on. He is the senior presence on a team with a lot of young talent, but can tell the team plays to beat off his flow. Pair that with his shooting and ability to create off the dribble, he helps......
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Thomas Thompson 6’6 G Garner Road Elite 2026 Plays with a high motor and possesses a nice frame early. Had an effective jump shot and showed the will to do all the dirty work and take on any matchup assignment to win the game. Physical guard, effective with minimal steps and can defend multiple positions. Hendrix Loughridge 6’10 F PSB 2026 HL was a force in the paint and showed good flashes. Physical, good length and dunked everything around the rim. Showed off his touch with an acrobatic lay on one possession......
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A list of top performers from last weekend’s Run for the Cup in Marietta, Georgia. By: Jaron Pierre-Mathurine Colben Landrew 6’6 F Game Elite 2026 Displayed a confident well-rounded skill set in two big wins Sunday. When it’s all flowing and his shot is falling, he shows his true dynamic. Physical rebounder out of the wing spot, did a good job finishing in the paint and scoring in transition. Big time piece in Sundays wins for GE. Preston Wade 6’9 F B-Maze Elite 2026 Started in warmups as he was......
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