Thirty-five of the nation’s greatest highschool boys’ basketball gamers gathered at a USA Basketball coaching camp final week to compete for a spot on the 12-man roster of the under-16 nationwide workforce forward of the 2025 FIBA U16 Males’s AmeriCup (June 2-8 in Juárez, Mexico).
With lots of those self same gamers featured in ESPN’s recruiting rankings, listed here are scouting studies on 12 of the highest 2027 and 2028 recruits we noticed in Colorado Springs.
2027 recruits
C.J. Rosser, No. 2
Rosser is extremely expert with two-way versatility. Offensively, he is a real triple-threat with the boldness to take open photographs, make the correct move or drive previous defenders. As a screener, he is harmful within the pick-and-pop and pick-and-roll, and executes effectively in ghost display actions. Rosser would not simply keep on the 3-point line, both. He’ll make cuts to the basket and is snug within the mid-post together with his again to the basket. His peak, lengthy strides and wingspan are all property defensively. With a mix of bodily measurables, fluidity and coachability, he is already on the radar of NBA scouts.
Marcus Spears Jr., No. 3
Spears’ expertise is plain and a very good athlete. At 6-foot-7, his ball-handling and passing stand out. He was productive in coaching camp scrimmages as a lob-catcher, rebounder and second-chance scorer. After a quiet begin in apply, Spears picked it up by seeking to block photographs and make photographs contained in the arc. Defensively, he moved his toes with quickness and used his mobility to run the ground. His coachability additionally stood out. There are hints of Tayshaun Prince and Lamar Odom in Spears’ sport.
Jeremy Jenkins., No. 16
Jenkins makes use of his 6-foot-7, 225-pound body to rebound aggressively and play strong low-post protection. He additionally knocked down the occasional foul line jumper. His excessive motor led to manufacturing on the glass and he successfully units screens on and off the ball. Groups do not should run performs for him, but he makes his presence felt.
Cayden Daughtry, No. 26
Daughtry performed with tempo and pace to push the ball in transition, but was poised within the half courtroom. He has a pleasant hesitation transfer to get previous defenders, and is keen to attract in defenders to drive-and-kick to open teammates. As soon as contained in the paint, Daughtry has a decent floater, and is snug making photographs from past the arc. His passing impressed — particularly his capability to hit the slip off screening motion — and he at all times performs together with his head up. His on-ball protection was noticeable, too, and should proceed to get higher. He has shades of Louisville’s Mikel Brown Jr.
Nasir Anderson, No. 32
A high-energy talker and defender, Anderson performs a bodily sport. He does a terrific job absorbing contact, going sturdy to the basket and making an attempt free-throws. His defensive communication was loud, and he pressured the ball whereas exhibiting good anticipation and consciousness. He made some well timed photographs, too. A tough-charging lefty who drives by means of contact to complete or draw the foul, Anderson is the kind of participant who goes all out, on a regular basis — the kind of participant opponents would somewhat play with than in opposition to.
2028 recruits
Bentley Lusakueno, No.1
Because the No. 1 prospect within the rising sophomore class, Lusakueno continues to indicate regular progress together with his spectacular body and ability set. His jumper has contact and vary, although it stays inconsistent. He takes benefit of his size, peak and smooth contact by posting up successfully, demonstrating strong footwork. He additionally confirmed promise on the glass, rebounding outdoors his space to pursue the ball. Defensively, Lusakueno was lively as a rim protector and alert in assist conditions, showcasing his versatility. There’s nonetheless lots for him to study, however he has a world of expertise to construct on.
Erick Dampier Jr., No. 3
Dampier’s sport, body and vitality have all made noticeable enhancements. In apply classes, the very first thing that stood out was his capability to provoke and keep contact with defenders to create scoring angles across the basket. He has a powerful, thick body and dependable fingers, rebounds persistently with two fingers and converts a excessive share of his paint touches. He additionally brings worth as a keen and efficient screener. His father, Erick Dampier, was a standout at Mississippi State and the tenth total decide within the 1996 NBA draft.
Boss Mhoon, No. 17
Mhoon performed with a powerful motor and a complicated really feel for the stream of the sport. He has a aptitude for scoring, paired with good measurement and courtroom consciousness for being 15. He excels in transition, able to attacking the rim or discovering the open man. In apply, he persistently performed together with his head up and confirmed the power to ship fast, correct passes at a second’s discover. When defenders sagged off, he pulled up for mid-range jumpers, and proved he can knock down long-distance photographs when set. Merely put, Mhoon places fixed stress on the protection.
Colton Hiller, No. 13
Hiller displayed spectacular measurement and a easy capturing stroke, becoming in seamlessly regardless of being one of many youngest gamers on the ground at 14. He competed with a mix of excessive effort and powerful basketball IQ, drawing early comparisons to a younger Kon Knueppel. Throughout practices, he persistently sought out and knocked down catch-and-shoot alternatives with out hesitation. As a passer, he stored issues easy and environment friendly, exhibiting sufficient contact to both make the help or maintain the offense transferring. As of now, Hiller’s largest power is his floor-spacing capability.
Mason Collins, No. 20
At 6-foot-5, the 15-year-old Collins stands out for his early imaginative and prescient and ball abilities. He can deal with, end and discover the open man in transition. He additionally has the potential to grow to be an impactful on-ball defender at his measurement, in a position to swap on the perimeter with out getting punished. Collins’ worth reveals up each on and off the ball: he made fast reads, delivered well timed passes and created scoring possibilities for himself and his teammates. He’s a real huge wing with superior really feel and flexibility.
Michai White, No. 22
White performed exhausting on each ends of the ground. He is a centered defender who likes to disclaim the wing and does job anticipating passes. On the ball, he strikes his toes and tries to maintain the ball in entrance of him. He has a well-rounded offensive sport that mixes driving, transferring the ball, playmaking and the boldness to knock down open mid-range and 3-point photographs. White is the kind of participant who helps groups win.
Owen Eteuati-Edwards, unranked
Eteuati-Edward is a productive participant who had some good total performances within the coaching camp scrimmages. His excessive basketball IQ was evident in the best way he learn the sport and anticipated the motion. And his 6-foot-7 body is complemented by wonderful fingers, passing imaginative and prescient and powerful courtroom consciousness. His capability to attain, rebound, distribute and defend stood out. A tricky matchup attributable to his measurement and power across the rim, he additionally confirmed ability on the perimeter. He’s a succesful driver, dependable shooter and efficient operator in ball screens and dribble handoffs. He performs a beneficial function as a connector who ties an offense collectively.
