Labron Napolen (’25) 6-8 F/C – Shooting Stars 16U/East Ascension High School (LA)
Napolen was a dominant force in the low post all weekend. A tenacious rebounder that showed great foot work and nice hands in the post. Napolen did a great job of communicating on the defensive end and showcased his dominant shot blocking/rim protecting skill set. He did a great job of running the floor and showing off his excellent strength down low. Napolen did a good job of establishing position in the post with ease and possesses a great overall feel for the game.
*Tenacious Rebounder
*Excellent footwork and hands in the post
*Communicates well on the defensive end
*Dominant shot blocking ability/rim protector
*Dominant low post scoring ability
*Runs the floor well
*Good strength
*Ability to establish position in the post with ease
*Possesses a great feel for the game
Christopher Moore (’23) 6-1 Guard – Runway Jets 17U/Destrahan High School
Twitter: @_Darkskin_Chris
Moore is a aggressive on ball defender that was able to control the tempo of the game and play at a controlled pace. He did a great job of not forcing anything and creating contact to get to the free throw line. Moore possesses a solid first step and the ability to change direction with ease. He is a hard worker that did a good job of pushing the ball in transition. Moore shot the ball very well from the perimeter and was very effective when attacking the defense.
*Aggressive on ball defender
*Plays the game under control and did not force anything
*Did a great job of creating contact that allowed him to get to the free-throw line
*Excellent first step and change of direction
*Hard worker
*Pushed the ball well in transition
*Nice ball handles
*Solid perimeter scorer
*Did a great job of penetrating into the lane to attack the defense
Christopher Landers (’22) 6-5 G/F – Runway Jets 17U/St. Augustine High School
Twitter: @LaahChris
Landers is a versatile defender that can defend multiple positions. He displayed nice physicality on both ends of the floor and possesses a high level of explosiveness and strength. Landers has a great skill set with the ability to handle and pass the ball. Landers has a solid first step and nice quickness on the block. He is a gifted shooter from mid-range and a excellent rebounder. Landers is a tough, hardworking player.
*Versatile defender that can defend on the perimeter and on the wing
*Nice physicality on both ends of the floor
*Possesses good strength and a high level of explosiveness
*Good ball handles and passing ability
*Good court vision
*Possesses a good first step and nice quickness
*Excellent mid-range scoring ability
*Excellent rebounder
*Tough/Hardworking
Nate White (’24) 6-4 F – La Miss Elite 16U/Brandon High School (MS)
Twitter: @Iam_Natew
Nate White displayed a soft touch in the post and that he was a reliable midrange scorer. White did a great job of passing the ball from the post and possesses great court vision, high basketball I.Q., which allowed him to make a number of smart plays. White has good strength and a strong frame that allowed him to effectively bang in the post. He did a excellent job of rebounding the ball and facilitating out of the post.
*Soft touch in the post
*Ability to hit the mid range shot. A very reliable mid-range scorer
*Passed the ball well from the post
*Excellent court vison
*High basketball I.Q.
*Good strength and a strong frame
*Facilitated well out of the post
*Excellent rebounder
*High motor
Michael Robinson (’24) 6-4 G/F – Magnolia Elite 16U/Pearl High School (MS)
Twitter: @mic_1858
Michael Robinson is a hustle player that did all of the little things correct. Robinson displayed good court vision and played with tremendous instincts on both ends of the floor. Rebounded the ball well and did a good job of finding his teammates. Robinson shot the ball well from the outside and did a good job at attacking the rim, which allowed him to get to the free-throw line. He displayed solid ball handles and a nice facilitating skill set. Robinson was very active on both ends and showed good versatility on both ends. Possesses nice level of toughness and displayed good hands and footwork on the block.
*Nice court vision
*Played with tremendous instincts on both ends
*Good rebounder
*Did a good job of finding his teammates
*Shot the ball well from the perimeter
*Good handles and facilitating skill-set
*Active on both ends
*Excellent versatility on both ends
Gavin Robinson (’23) 6-0 Guard – Shooting Stars 17U/Ascension Catholic High School
Twitter: @Gavin21Rich
Gavin Richardson is a dynamic shooter from behind the 3 point line and is lock-down defender that can effectively defend on and off the ball. Richardson did a great job of fighting through screens and playing off the ball. He played with a high level of competitiveness and toughness and showed that he was capable of putting the ball on the floor to create offense for himself and others. A very unselfish player that did a great job in pick and roll situations.
*Dynamic 3 Point shooter
*Lock down on ball and off ball defender
*Did a solid job of being able to fight through screens
*Played well off the ball
*Played with a high level of competitiveness and toughness
*Did a good job of effectively putting the ball on the floor to create for himself and others
*Played very well in pick and roll situations
*Unselfish
Hezekiah Dantzler (’24) 6-2 Guard – Showtime Elite 16U/Madison Prep High School
Twitter: @HezekiahDantz15
Dantzler is a tenacious perimeter defender that did a great job of relentlessly attacked the rim. He shot the ball well from the outside and showcased his great wing span and athleticism. Dantzler is a strong and physical guard that did a great job of finishing plays through contact. Dantzler is a superior athlete with a dynamic first step and a nose for the ball. He is excellent finisher in transition.
*Tenacious perimeter defender
*Relentless at attacking the rim
*Very efficient shooting the ball from the outside
*Nice wingspan and athleticism
*Great physicality and strength
*Did a good job of finishing plays through contact
*Dynamic first step
*Has a good nose for the ball
*Finishes well in transition
Cordarius Hathorn (’24) 6-2 Guard – Magnolia Heat 16U/Jeff Davis High School (MS)
Twitter: @CordariusHatho2
Cordarius Hathorn moves well without the ball and is a solid on ball defender. He possesses versatility on both ends with the ability to score the ball from the perimeter and finish plays at the rim and defend positions 1-3. Hathorn is a highly disciplined player that is very active that works hard and possesses a high motor and is a hard worker. Hathorn is a good ball handler and facilitator that has a solid first step and plays the game with amazing instincts.
*Moves well without the ball
*Solid on ball perimeter defender
*Versatility on both ends. Can defend positions 1-3
*Shot the ball well from the perimeter
*Did a good job of finishing plays at the rim
*Disciplined/Attentive player
*Very active player on both ends
*Hard worker with a high motor
*High basketball I.Q.
*Good ball handler and Facilitator
*Excellent first step with the ability to go by his defender with ease
Shawn Knight (’23) 6-2 Guard – Runway Jets 17U/Bonnabel High School
Twitter: @lah_shawn3
Shawn Knight displayed solid athleticism and playmaking. Knight is a elite 3 point shooter and a high level perimeter defender that moves well without the ball. He can score the ball very well off the dribble and is a excellent shot creator that also possesses a solid mid-range game. Knight is a good ball handler that sees the floor well and possesses good quickness and a solid first step. Knight is a versatile guard capable of playing both guard positions.
*Solid athleticism
*Elite 3-point shooter
*High level perimeter defender
*Moves well without the ball
*Scores the ball well off the dribble
*Excellent shot creator
*Good mid-range scoring ability
*Solid ball handler with good court vision
*Nice quickness with a solid first step
*Versatile guard capable of playing both guard positions
Payton Foster (’25) 6-4 Forward – Team Fast/Pine High School
Twitter: @Pjfoster430
Payton Foster is long and athletic and possesses great versatility capable of playing multiple positions on the floor. Foster is a dynamic shot blocker and rebounder that did a good job of running the floor and being a disruptor on the defensive end. Foster displayed his ability to step out and shoot the ball from mid-range as well as pass the ball from the post. Foster did a great job of identifying the double team. He showed good footwork and hands in the post and did a great job of protecting the rim.
*Long and athletic
*Versatility on both ends that allows him to play multiple positions
*Excellent shot blocker and rebounder
*Did a good job of running the floor
*Ability to step out and shoot the ball from mid-range
*Did a great job of identifying the double team
*Passes the ball well from the post
*Good footwork and hands down low
*Rim protector
Tommaj Harris (’26) 6-0 Guard – Magnolia Heat 14U/Laurel Middle School
IG: Only1_Maj
Tommaj Harris was very efficient shooting the ball from the perimeter and was aggressive on the both ends of the floor. Harris did a good job of facilitating and putting pressure on the ball handler and was able to consistently initiate contact to get to the free throw line as well as finish plays through contact. Harris did not make many mistakes and he did a great job of controlling the tempo of the game.
*Shot well from the perimeter
*Aggressive on both ends
*Did a great job of facilitating
*Did a great job of pressuring the ball handler
*Consistently initiated contact to get to the free throw line
*Finished well trough contact
Brayden Gates (’23) 6-2 Guard – Austin United 17U/Vista Ridge High School
Twitter: @Bray053
Brayden Gates is a excellent perimeter defender that did a great job of moving without the ball and shooting the ball from long range. Gates did a great job of fighting through screens and possesses a excellent feel for the game. He did a great job of playing within the game and did a great job of creating scoring opportunities for himself and others. Gates was very comfortable handing the ball and initiating the offense. Gates shot the ball well off the dribble and displayed a excellent shot selection and a solid first step.
*Moves well without the ball
*Excellent perimeter shooter
*Good on ball defender
*Excellent feel for the game
*Did a great job of playing within the game
*Created scoring opportunities for himself and others
*Very comfortable handling the ball and initiating offense
*Good Shot Selection
*Excellent First Step