As I shut out my Elite 24 protection, I first need to spotlight the front-court play that manned the health club. Sadly, on account of inclement climate in Atlanta, the boys recreation on Saturday evening couldn’t be accomplished however I nonetheless bought a very good pattern measurement on the gamers and their performances. Ace Bailey was featured in my earlier article right here so he received’t be on this iteration.

Flory Bidunga, 2024 6’8 C – Kokomo (IN): The latest Kansas Jayhawk commit is an computerized double-double. Bidunga was in his regular mode…dunking all the things, beating everybody down the ground and defending the rim. Though he’s restricted as a ball-handler and mid-range shooter, what he does nicely, he’s elite at. Has nice arms, countless motor and if mom nature didn’t intervene I would not have been stunned if he was named recreation MVP.

Bryson Tiller, 2025 PF – Time beyond regulation Elite (GA): A robust constructed ahead that’s increasing his recreation. Noticed flashes of him altering route off the bounce and he impacts the sport on each ends together 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 together with his measurement, rim defending and contact. He has good contact across the rim and may make pictures out to 15-feet. Upside with the capturing. Not an elite shot blocker at this stage however a reliable one that you could inform continues to be studying easy methods 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 together with his left hand simply pretty much as good as he does going to his proper. Geared up with nice arms, did a strong job in drop coverages on ball-screens and his play-making within the submit 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 nicely and the pace of the close-outs appeared to offer him some matches, he nonetheless showcased his versatility and appears to make an affect exterior of simply scoring the ball.

Caleb Wilson, 2025 SF/PF – Holy Innocents Episcopal Faculty (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 capturing 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 easy methods 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 drawback on account of measurement, athleticism, size and rising ability set.