Boogie Fland 6’2 PG Archbishop Stepinac HS SR 2006 Born *Kentucky
Boogie Fland (pictured) was the headlining senior at Hoophall West and he didn’t disappoint main Stepinac to an ideal 2-0 file whereas going through top-of-the-line groups in Arizona (Perry) and top-of-the-line groups in Southern California (Corona Centennial). He began off sluggish, within the first sport, after receiving 2 fast fouls early within the first quarter, resulting in some overhyped whispers from the group, however by the center of the 4th quarter, he had received the group over by dominating the third and early 4th quarter. In his two video games, he displayed his glorious handles, together with a fast change of tempo dribble, permitting him to get previous the primary line of protection with ease to both arrange teammates for nook threes or end performs with artistic lay ins across the rim. With defenses enjoying for the drive, and sometimes on their heels, he was capable of take one dribble, step in rhythm threes. As soon as he began getting it going from the surface, he began growing the extent of problem in his photographs and began taking and making aspect step lengthy vary daggers, displaying a large number of how of scoring. Defensively Fland was a relentless ballhawk on the lookout for steals and was notably efficient stealing the ball on double groups and/ or poking the ball away from an offensive participant as soon as the participant acquired previous him. He’s rail skinny however absorbed contact effectively at this occasion as opposing guards tried to depend on bullying him with little success. A gentle disappointment was he selected layups over dunks on quick break alternatives. Total, Boogie Fland was essentially the most constant and dominant performer at Hoophall West scoring 27 factors in every sport, whereas by no means forcing the scoring and taking photographs all throughout the circulation of the sport. With some questions on his capturing potential on the highest stage, it was encouraging to see him go 8/19 from highschool three and 12/16 from the charity stripe. Main his staff to victory in opposition to two excessive profiled groups, regardless of his staff missing expertise (2 unranked sophomores began for Archbishop Stepinac), is an efficient signal with some glorious teaching, but in addition factors to the management potential of Fland as some extent guard. Total, his handles and skill to get to the outlet with both hand is elite, with these abilities being nearly as good as any participant I’ve seen within the 2024 class.
Brandon McCoy 6’4 CG St. John Bosco SO 2007 Born
Nobody wowed the group extra with uncooked athleticism at this occasion than Brandon McCoy Jr. McCoy’s bodily attributes are jaw dropping, he has a + wingspan, good power, runs fluidly and displayed a really robust vertical leap. His athleticism was so tantalizing early on that it shell shocked Sunnyslope and took them the complete first quarter to settle down and simply play. Why was Sunnyslope in a daze? Throughout the first 4 minutes of the primary quarter Model McCoy stole the ball from the opponent at half courtroom that led to a simple quick break bucket, stole the ball underneath the ring on a press and one step dunked it with no dribble (foul was known as on Sunnyslope simply previous to the dunk), blocked a shot to the stands along with his fingers reaching the highest of the sq. behind the backboard, and completed off a quick break with a two handed alley oop dunk. Each steal and dunk was performed with energy and dedication to let opponents know that they weren’t at his stage. Regardless of all that bravado, McCoy had simply 2 factors on the finish of the primary quarter. which brings up two issues, how a lot affect does he have on video games with out scoring and does he have the craving to be an elite scorer. Granted he’s solely a sophomore, however Brandon McCoy is method too proficient to attain simply 2 factors in 1 / 4 at the highschool stage. He completed the sport because the staff’s second main scorer with 15 factors on 6/13 from the sphere. What makes McCoy so tantalizing for scouts and faculties is the potential as a prototypical two method participant. In actual fact, his total protection and depth on that finish is perhaps higher than his offense at this stage. He strikes effectively laterally, blocks photographs, will get steals, rebounds and may swap on a giant in a pinch as a result of his + wingspan. On offense opponents should field him out always and he’s almost unstoppable in quick break alternatives, he has good kind as a shooter and the flexibility to hit lengthy distance threes with ease. He’s additionally a prepared passer and has strong level guard tendencies with imaginative and prescient as a passer. As he matures from an underclassman to a senior, you hope he may have the mindset to dominate on the offensive finish as a lot as he does on the defensive finish.
Koa Peat 6’8 PF Perry JR 2007 Born
Koa Peat was awarded the 2023 USA Basketball Male athlete of the yr at this occasion. Thought-about one of many prime juniors within the nation, his staff’s have been dominating in Arizona his first two seasons, nonetheless this can be a transition yr for him and his college. Perry lacks the guard play and depth essential to win in opposition to the highest highschool groups within the nation, this has led to Koa being a relied upon ball handler for the Perry squad. Whereas in the long term, this could present him with some precious expertise. However this led to some difficulties for him to search out his shot within the first sport in addition to some turnovers. Koa is a dominant offensive drive, free throw prolonged at any stage. He exhibits nice contact across the basket, dominates folks within the publish along with his broad shoulders, lengthy wingspan, good athleticism, and skill to create contact. but keep on steadiness to complete off performs. He has turned himself right into a strong free throw shooter and is a robust screener and excessive IQ passer. However enjoying on a staff with a scarcity of excessive stage expertise and on the perimeter is an adjustment. Koa Peat has all the time been profitable enjoying by double groups within the publish however had some difficulties at Hoophall West when he was on the perimeter getting double teamed, specifically when he took one dribble in the direction of the basket. As well as, he nonetheless must work on extending his vary for the highest stage. He scored 13 factors in opposition to Archbishop Stepinac and 18 in opposition to Harvard Westlake whereas Perry went 0-2 at Hoophall West.
Kaden Home 6’4 PG Desert Mountain SO 2006 Born
With larger names and applications at this occasion, it was Kaden Home and Desert Mountain who introduced the extra entertaining video games. With father and former Celtic NBA champion, Eddie Home giving him and his brother instruction in a single nook of the gymnasium and former Sacramento King nice Mike Bibby giving enter on the opposite finish of the courtroom, Kaden and twin brother Kalek are privileged to have entry to excessive stage NBA guard play data their total lives. At any level throughout a pause in motion you possibly can hear Eddie Home whistle and recommend to Kaden to take an Iverson lower or another instruction. In actual fact, each Kaden and Kalek appeared to be specializing in studying the nuances of the NBA sport and should play higher with these units of guidelines reasonably than highschool or faculty. Kaden is all fuel no break, he’s extraordinarily aggressive in creating for himself and teammates, all the time trying to push and rating. His model of play is just like considered one of excessive utilization guard within the NBA, the place Kaden Home is used to having the ball in his fingers and “being the system”. Kaden has a robust first step and uncanny potential to separate double groups. In each video games by the tip of the primary quarter, opponents determined to both face guard him in a field and one or double staff him as quickly as he had the ball in fingers. He nonetheless discovered methods to fill out the stat sheet. Recreation 1: 35 pts 6/10 from three 12 rebs 9/14 ft 4 assists 8 turnovers 5 steals 3 blocks. Recreation 2: 24 pts 1/4 7/10 ft 14 assists 5 turnovers. Since final watching him within the EYBL circuit within the spring, he confirmed enchancment in his potential of studying choose and roll conditions and in his outdoors jumper. He’s a threat taker each on offense (excessive turnovers) and on protection as he goes for steals and blocks, when at instances he could also be greatest served simply to maintain his physique in between the offensive participant and the basket, however he’s a fighter with an enormous will to win. His drive to repeatedly beat down an opponent not solely makes him extremely entertaining and in addition makes him intriguing as a prospect. Granted this will trigger some questionable shot choice and can want some correct channeling as he transitions to excessive ranges. Regardless, there seems to be some enchancment in these areas since spring. Additionally of be aware, given his age and skill, there may be all the time a risk of an eventual reclassification.
Carter Bryant 6’8 SF Corona Centennial SR 2005 Born Arizona
Carter Bryant and Corona Centennial solely performed one sport at HoopHall West. His numbers didn’t stand out, scoring simply 6 factors on 2/9 capturing, however there appeared extra of a consolation stage on the courtroom since I final watched him play (Part 7). He appeared extra comfy discovering his shot in half courtroom units. And whereas his mid vary jumpers didn’t fall as a lot as he would love, his one dribble mid vary jumper when he elevates over opponents goes to be almost not possible to dam at the highschool or faculty stage given his athleticism and peak. Defensively he was capable of get 10 rebs and was an enforcer within the publish intimidating opponents along with his potential to dam photographs.
Luke Bamgboye 6’11 C AZ Compass SR 2004 Born
Luke Bamgboye, with a self reported 7’2 wingspan, had a big impact defensively when he was within the sport. His potential to get deflections, alter photographs, and get blocks (6 in two video games) are the type of issues NBA scouts are on the lookout for. He has good dexterity and strikes effectively in choose and roll protection. Including power to his base would assist him have a fair larger affect within the publish each offensively and defensively. Nonetheless, lacking out on video games as a result of harm (again & hip) from March by August in all probability had some affect on his power improvement. On offense, along with his again to the basket, he had a pleasant transfer the place he did a fast pretend inside, spun, drop step dunk. Luke Bambgoye’s size and athleticism makes him an elite finisher. His bounce shot is just not conventional, as he slings it behind his head some (a la Rod Higgins for the 80’s basketball connoisseurs on the market), virtually like a catapult, giving it much less arc, thus much less room for error than a standard bounce shot. Nonetheless uncooked, he does not likely have a go to offensive transfer. He scored 13 factors whole in his two video games performed and talked about Windfall and Cal as two of the faculties recruiting him the toughest.
Trent Perry 6’4 CG Harvard Westlake SR 2005 Born USC
Trent Perry performed one sport main Harvard Westlake to a victory versus Perry Excessive Faculty, “proudly owning his namesake” by scoring 24 factors whereas going 10/23 from the sphere whereas including 9 rebounds. One of many higher shooters within the nation, Trent showcased his feathery contact, hitting a number of finish of shot clock outdoors photographs to maintain the opponent at bay. His versatility to play both guard (sharing guard duties with Harvard commit Robert Hinton) positions is an asset for any staff. Not only a shooter, he is ready to use his robust capturing potential to create for himself and get to the rim.
Jeremiah Fears 6’2 PG AZ Compass JR
Jeremiah Fears was excellent in his first matchup in opposition to Wasatch Academy and never so robust in opposition to Veritas Prep. What he did present was elite level guard abilities. He was capable of diagnose full courtroom traps early and discover his teammates in the precise place for a quick break basket. He was additionally capable of decide in half courtroom units early on if the opponent was enjoying zone or man protection and get his teammates to run the proper offensive units. Within the first sport, he scored 18 factors on 6/12 from the sphere whereas going 3/5 from past the arc. In that sport he was scoring in any respect three ranges, from three, from mid vary, and attending to the outlet for layups or establishing teammates for photographs. Within the second sport, his capturing was off, going 2/12 from the sphere and 0/3 from three. Nonetheless, he showcased his velocity and playmaking potential in each video games. It have to be famous that whereas the officiating at this occasion might be reasonably inconsistent, his interactions with the officiating in all probability did himself a disservice within the two video games he performed. It appeared that the banter with each opponents and officiating took one thing out of his play within the second sport.
John Mobley CG 6’3 Wasatch Academy SR 2005 Born Ohio State
John Mobley had a very good weekend serving to Wasatch Academy defeat each AZ Compass and Canyon Worldwide. A assured participant, in opposition to AZ Compass, he scored 22 factors on 9/16 from the sphere and three/8 from three, whereas in opposition to Canyon worldwide he went for 12 factors on 4/12 from the sphere and a couple of/6 from three. Total he demonstrated his outdoors capturing prowess and playmaking potential. A ground spreader given his capturing potential, he showcased his handles and good determination making, establishing teammates for open seems to be from three. He was notably feisty on the defensive aspect of the courtroom getting steals and inflicting opposing level guards (aside from Fears) difficulties in working any semblance of an offensive set. He had a excessive affect within the second sport, even when his shot wasn’t as feathery, each along with his steals and his assists.
Isaiah Rogers 6’1 CG Corona Centennial SO 2007 Born
That is the second time I’ve watched Isaiah Rogers (First time at Part 7) and he has on each events stood out on a staff with extra senior and better accolades. Isaiah began the sport scorching making a pair threes in opposition to Archbishop Stepinac and completed the sport with 31 factors on 12/18 from the sphere, whereas going 7/9 from three. He led the sport in scoring and was second on his staff in rebounds with 6. Granted given his scorching begin, level guard duties and defensive task on Boogie Fland was given to UCLA sure Eric Freeny for this sport however he has demonstrated in two separate occasions his potential to attain.
Vyctorius Miller 6’5 SG AZ Compass SR 2004 Born Oregon
Vyctorius Miller’s first performances for AZ Compass after a quick stint with Crean Lutheran have been very uneven. He scored 11 factors on 5/15 from the sphere and 0/6 from three in opposition to Wasatch Academy and went for 9 factors whereas going 4/8 from the sphere versus Veritas Prep. His efficiency at Hoophall West was not so good as he performed in the summertime circuit or at Pangos in the course of the spring and summer time. With much less quick break alternatives and extra halfcourt units on this setting, he had extra difficulties getting previous the primary layer of protection. However when he did, you would see the maturation in his sport as he persistently made some layups with a excessive diploma of problem. One specifically that helped AZ Compass defeat Veritas Prep. His bounce shot appeared flat in each video games and he appeared unfocused from the charity stripe going 2/5 whole in each video games. He could have been off some given this was his first look again and he’s now the only real returning member from final season’s staff.
Isiah Harwell 6’5 CG Wasatch Academy JR 2007 Born
With Houston’s head coach Kelvin Sampson within the gymnasium to observe him play the early 10 am sport on Saturday, Isiah Harwell and Wasatch Academy went an ideal 2-0 for the occasion. Harwell has an excellent body for a excessive stage guard. He has broad shoulders, good peak and athleticism. He enjoys the physicality of the sport and needs to dominate his opponent in that regard. He’s a menace on the offensive glass and across the basket. All weekend he was engaged on dominating his normally smaller defender within the publish. He would both take a drop step or pretend the drop step and create area along with his shoulder and take a brief fade away shot. He shot the ball effectively from the free throw line and confirmed some potential in catch and shoot conditions from three from the nook or prime of the important thing, however nonetheless wants some work from the surface, specifically off the dribble or on the transfer. He didn’t shoot it effectively over the weekend as he went 10/31 from the sphere, 3/15 from three however 5/5 from the free throw line. An excellent defender with a noticeable plus wingspan.
Jaion Pitt 6’7 Ahead Canyon Worldwide Academy SO 2006 Born
With Pac12 coaches in attendance at each of his video games, Jaion Pitt was essentially the most constant participant on the Canyon Worldwide staff. He was capable of rating primarily across the rim. He appeared for his shot and lob alternatives primarily after setting picks on choose and dive alternatives. Ending performs off with lobs or if he acquired the ball early on the dive showcased his agility and footwork to get round potential expenses and assist defenders. He has broad shoulders and a visibly massive wingspan.
Emmanuel Stephen 7’0 C Dream Metropolis Christian SR Arizona
Dream Metropolis Christian and Emmanuel Stephen solely performed one sport at Hoophall West and that was in opposition to Bella Vista Prep. He was extremely impactful within the sport as he went 5/7 from the sphere (11 factors), whereas including 11 rebounds and 6 blocks. Stephen completely seems to be the half of a professional massive man. He’s lengthy, robust, and athletic. As well as, he has a very good motor, working up and down the courtroom. His infectious, optimistic angle is an underrated attribute that he brings to a staff. He appeared higher on this sport than within the AAU circuit, with extra set performs on offense. He set robust screens and well timed rolls to make himself accessible for alley oops. He nonetheless has a number of room to develop as an offensive participant, by way of capturing and self-creating, however he performed effectively inside himself and was extremely environment friendly. The one blemish from this sport was his free throw capturing the place he went 1/4.
Elzie Harrington CG 6’5 St. John Bosco JR 2005 Born
Elzie Harrington had a really environment friendly sport for St. John Bosco of their win in opposition to Sunnyslope. Elzie had 16 factors on 6/9 from the fieldwhile going 2/3 from three. On this sport he demonstrated some athleticism with a pair dunks and capturing potential with a pair threes. A self-creator he additionally supplied Brandon McCoy with a pair alley oop assists. Ending the sport with a sport excessive 8 assists.
Honorable Point out:Tee Bartlett, Taj DeGourville, Eric Freeny, Robert Hinton, Jamari Phillips
High 5 Underrated:Bhan Buom 6’8 Ahead Wasatch Academy SR 2006 Born
With a Wasatch Academy solely suiting up 7 gamers and actually solely enjoying 6 at this occasion Bhan Buom was capable of get his second to shine. The lefty was a distinction maker in sport 1 as they defeated AZ Compass. In that sport he went for 16 factors whereas going 3/4 from three and three/3 for 3 from the road. In that sport he confirmed the flexibility to each shoot it from the surface and put it on the ground. He was simply driving by ASU recruit Sammie Yeanay and both getting fouled or attending to the rack. Within the second he got here again to earth some, ending with 8 factors whereas solely going 1/4 from the ground. Skinny he has some work to do within the power division however has good size and peak. Presently solely being recruited by low majors, a faculty who could wish to put a while with him could reap the advantages.
Justin Pippen 6’3 CG Sierra Canyon SR 2005 Born
Justin Pippen went for 23 factors on 8/22 from the sphere and grabbed 10 rebounds in a loss to Desert Mountain. Pippen confirmed the identical type of athleticism that his older brother Scottie Pippen Jr has. He performs laborious, specifically on the defensive finish, getting steals, blocking photographs and grabbing rebounds. He’s explosive and can end performs robust. Extra of a combo guard than a real level guard however he has the handles to get downhill. He must proceed to develop his outdoors jumper however appears just a little understated as a recruit given what he can do.
Anthony Baston 6’4 Wing Notre Dame Prep SR 2005 Born Rice
Anthony Baston Jr had nearly as good of a stat line within the one sport he performed at Hoophall West: Ending with 39 factors, on 15/24 from the sphere, 15 rebs, and three steals. Baston confirmed good athletic potential and ending potential across the rim. His bounce shot is sluggish and wishes some work and he in all probability might use some tightening of his handles however he was the very best scorer for the occasion. He helped take his staff to extra time and performed a really basically sound sport, regardless of the constraints listed above. He is a superb cutter, a wonderful rebounder, and a very good defender.
D’Andre Harrison 6’6 Ahead Perry JR 2006 Born
The lefty is the one different division 1 participant aside from Koa Peat at Perry. He scored 17 factors in his first sport going 8/14 from the ground and scored 14 in opposition to Harvard Westlake. Typically within the nook, he can spot up for 3 or make a lower on backdoors and end performs off robust along with his lengthy wingspan. He additionally confirmed the flexibility to complete off performs if he can get previous the primary layer of protection with the flexibility to create area along with his physique as he drives to the outlet.
Kingston Tosi 6’7 Ahead Millenium JR 2007 Born
Good finisher on the rim. At this occasion he confirmed good potential as a defender. He was capable of get a pair key block photographs to offer momentum again to Millenium and completed the sport with 4. Marred with foul hassle he didn’t have a very exceptional offensive output however completed with 10 factors whereas going 4-7 from the sphere.
5 Underclassmen to Monitor
Ikenna Alozie 6’4 CG Dream Metropolis Christian SO
Alozie has a really mature physique for a sophomore and shouldn’t anticipate a lot improvement in that space going ahead. On this sport he scored 19 factors whereas going 3/5 from three and 4/4 from the charity stripe. He appeared greatest on the quick break as he has elite leaping potential and finishes performs with verticality and energy. His leaping potential allowed him to seize 14 rebounds and makes him a risk for offensive rebound put backs. He was excellent as a spot up shooter each from the free throw line and past the arc however wants work on the transfer and when he’s self-creating. Must work on his playmaking potential as an entire as he misplaced the ball on a number of events and ended up with 5 turnovers to his six assists.
Cam Holmes 6’6 SF Millenium SO 2006 Born
Cam Holmes, a constant staff USA invite, was by far the most effective athlete on the courtroom versus Sunnyslope. He completed performs off with dunks, led his staff in rebounds and had two intimidating block photographs. He likes to play on the perimeter and performs the purpose ahead function for the staff at instances. Nonetheless most of his factors come from quick break alternatives or within the publish. He has a robust motor and has good size. He was not, nonetheless, an environment friendly participant on this sport. He went 5/16 from the sphere, 0/5 from three, and had 7 turnovers. If he’s to play on the perimeter on the subsequent stage he might want to clear that up. His shot is just a little flat however the encouraging half is he shot 5/7 from the free throw line in that sport. He completed the sport with 15 factors
Kalek Home 6’3 CG Desert Mountain SO 2006 Born
Kalek, like twin brother Kaden, confirmed superior potential in half courtroom choose and roll units on offense. Extra more likely to take the jumper or floater than brother, Kalek. He scored 19 factors and 24 factors in his two video games. Kalek is a bit more underneath management than his brother however can also be all the time trying to push the ball up the courtroom for an offensive benefit. In his two video games, Kalek went 8/15 & 10/15 from the sphere. A sensible participant when the ball wasn’t hitting from three within the first sport, he tailored and nonetheless was capable of rating and end with an environment friendly stat line. Defensively, he tends to have the ability to keep in entrance of faster gamers and to have the ability to guard stronger and larger opponents.
Delton Prescott 5’11 PG Sunnyslope FR 2008 Born
Delton Prescott’s stat line in two video games have been as follows: 17 factors, 6-12 from the sphere, 6-8 from the free throw line and 17 factors 6/10 from the sphere, 3/5 from three and a couple of/2 from the free throw line. Apart from peak he already appeared each a part of an influence 5 level guard. He’s fast, he can deal with the ball with ease, makes good choices, and may shoot the ball. He has a robust crossover that he likes to make use of to get down hill and is ready to end or get fouled regardless of his measurement distinction. He has a pleasant repeatable bounce shot and has all of the makings of an elite participant.
Darius Wabbington 6’10 C Sunnyslope 2008 Born
Darius Wabbington had very restricted minutes within the first sport taking just one shot however confirmed some potential within the second sport. One in all solely 3 Freshmen in highschool who have been staff USA invitations in October, Wabbington confirmed good understanding on half courtroom units. He set good screens, sealed his defender effectively within the publish, confirmed flashes of passing potential and has a pleasant tender contact when he shoots the ball. For those who simply have a look at the boxscore there was nothing to notice however he’s positively intriguing as a prospect.
Honorable Point out:Javon Bardwell, Jasiah Jervis, Mason Magee, Rokiem Inexperienced, Paul Osaruyi
