Jeremiah Evans (’24) 6-10 F/C – Southwood High School (LA)
Twitter: @Jeremiahevans25
Jeremiah Evans is a elite low post defender and rebounder. His presence in the post deters most players from challenging the paint. Evans possesses great footwork and hands down low and good length, which translates to the defensive end and allows him to defend most pick and roll schemes. Evans is a very good ball handler for his size and can bring the ball up to set up the offense. He finishes well in space and distributes the ball very well. Evans is a very smart player that does not make many mistakes and possesses excellent size, skill, and vision.
*Elite low post defender and rebounder
*Strong interior defensive presence
*Great footwork and hands in the post
*Good length and athleticism
*Solid ball handler
*Good size, skill, and vision
*Finishes well around the rim
*Moves without the ball
*Capable outside shooter
*Playmaker that does a great job getting others involved
Jaquinton Jackson (’23) 6-6 G/F – Richwood High School (LA)
Twitter: @JaqJack14
Jaquinton Jackson is a long, versatile, and athletic player that did a great job of defending on the wing, the perimeter, and in the post. Jackson is a good shot blocker and is not afraid to get physical and finishes well on the inside/anything around the rim. Jackson catches the ball almost anywhere you throw it to him and he plays with a high level of awareness on both ends. He sees the floor well and moves well on both ends.
*Long, athletic, and versatile
*Ability to defends on the inside and on the perimeter
*Solid shot blocker
*Not afraid to get physical
*Finishes well on the inside/anything around the rim
*Very instinctive player with excellent court vision and awareness
Courtney McCarthy (’23) 6-5 Guard – Richwood High School (LA)
Twitter: @CourtMcCarthy2
Courtney McCarthy is a excellent perimeter shooter that can also finish at the rim. He is a very good on ball perimeter defender that possesses good lateral quickness and a excellent first step. McCarthy is a Excellent ball handler that distributes the ball very well and moves well without the ball in his hands. He possesses great court vision, athleticism, and has good length and strength which allows him to finish at the rim. McCarthy has a great feel for the game and makes good decisions.
*Shoots the ball well from outside
*Finishes well at the rim
*Very good perimeter defender
*Excellent lateral quickness
*Good first step
*Handles the ball well
*Excellent ball distributor
*Great court vision and athleticism
*Good length and strength
John Griffin (’23) 6-0 Guard – Calvin High School (LA)
Twitter: @JB26302102
John Griffin is a scrappy, tenacious, hard noised player that is hardworking and always doing the little things to help his team win. Griffin is a very good 3 point shooter and moves very well without the ball. He is a fearless competitor that is a very good catch and shoot player, sees the court very well and passes the ball very well. Griffin does a great job of taking care of the ball and he has the ability to play on and off the ball.
*Scrappy, Tenacious, Hard noised
*Hardworking
*Shoots the ball very well from behind the 3 point line
*Moves well without the ball
*Fearless
*Excellent catch and shoot player
*Good court vision
*Solid passing ability
Jaquise Richmond (’23) 6-6 G/F – Barbe High School (LA)
Twitter: @JaquezRichmond4
Jaquise Richmond possesses good size and strength which allows him to play multiple positions. Richmond plays with a high level of activity on both ends, especially on defense. He is a good finisher and plays with a high level of awareness and instincts. Richmond handles the ball well in transition and does a great job of pushing the tempo. He plays with great energy and a high motor which provides him and his teammates with 2nd chance opportunities.
*Good size and strength
*Ability to play multiple positions
*Plays with a high level of activity on both ends
*Finishes well around the rim
*High level of awareness and instincts
*Good ball handler
*Finishes well in transition
*Great energy and a high motor
Rondae Hill (’24) 6-0 Guard – Calvary Baptist (LA)
Twitter: @d1rondae
Rondae Hill is a tough on ball defender that has a good nose for the ball. He did a great job of attacking the meat and potatoes of the defense to get into the lane. Hill is a very good shot creator with a excellent feel for the game and finished well at the rim and through contract. He is a very competitive, hardworking player always looking to make himself and teammates better. Hill is a fundamentally sound player possessing good athleticism, shiftiness, and a high basketball I.Q.
*Tough on ball defender
*Good nose for the ball
*Not afraid to attack the core of the defense
*Does a good job of getting into the lane
*Can create for himself and his teammates
*Excellent feel for the game
*Finishes well at the rim and through contact
*Competitive and hardworking
*Fundamentally sound
*Athleticism
Ronald Strong (’25) 6-0 Guard – Calvary Baptist
Twitter: @D1Bubba1
Ronald Strong is a efficient playmaker with good ball handles and court vision. Strong knows hot to create space to shoot the ball off the dribble. He has a solid first step and is a very good decision maker. Strong is a really good perimeter defender that does a great job of finishing in the lane. He is very reliable and energetic on defense and does not make many mistakes. Strong does a great job of handing the pressure the defense brings to him and is a very good all-around scorer.
*Efficient playmaker
*Good ball handles
*Excellent court vision
*Can create for himself and others
*Shoots the ball well off the dribble
*Very good first step
*Good decision maker
*Defends well on the perimeter
*Reliable and energetic on both ends
*Excellent all-around scorer