I spent final Saturday watching extra highschool degree grassroots hoops and it was on the Rumble within the Plex in Dallas. Hosted by Texas Influence, a day was all I wanted to cowl the plethora of D1 expertise. There was additionally a few guys that may grow to be nationwide degree prospects relying on their play within the subsequent few months. Here is a rundown of what I evaluated.
David Balleraine Imposed His Will
It’s uncommon to see a D1 prospect come out of Hallsville, Texas, however what’s much more unusual is having one which’s a Prime 100 degree participant nationally. A bodily imposing inside prospect that performs with an infinite motor, 2027 (rising junior) David Balleraine of Southern Assault modified loads of pictures across the rim, and his timing to swat pictures is superior for his age. Bellaraine is affected person as he prepares for the shooter to leap earlier than he elevates to contest their shot. He rebounds out of his space and exhibits high quality really feel as a passer from the put up. Total, Balleraine dominated within the paint on each ends. I additionally really feel there’s loads of upside as an offensive participant to develop into a DHO playmaker and face-up menace.
Purchase Inventory on Jeremiah Thirdkill and Armoni Inexperienced
Max Ranges P32 16U has a enjoyable staff to observe. The journey membership has a number of guys who can put the ball via the basket. Two which have continued to face out are 2027 Jeremiah Thirdkill and Armoni Inexperienced. Jeremiah, the youthful brother of Jason Thirdkill (Jacksonville Univ. Commit), is a long-armed, scoring guard who has spectacular vertical pop. He confirmed an enough pull-up recreation and used his size to transform pictures over the outstretched arms of the defender. He’s a superb staff defender, usually being in place to change a shot on the rim or deflect a skip go. I don’t suppose he’s executed rising, both.
Inexperienced is a downhill pressure that modifications route properly. He’s a bodily driver, loves contact, and places fixed stress on the protection. He hangs within the air for fairly a while, which permits him to complete towards larger gamers. Inexperienced’s jumper may be inconsistent, however when his toes are set, he’ll make open ones. I count on excessive majors to be recruiting him in some unspecified time in the future.
Extra Max Ranges P32 Notes
Amare Johnson, 2027 6’3 SG: Athletic, hard-playing guard/wing that made massive performs down the stretch of their first recreation on Saturday. Completed via contact, aggressive together with his pursuit to the rim, and made performs in lots of spots on the ground.
Ani’s Occasion Standouts
Luke Susko, 2026 6’7 SF/PF – Texas Influence 4:13 UAA 17U: Taking pictures it at a excessive clip up to now this season, and it was extra of the identical this previous weekend. Needed to have shot over 40% from three, however he’s additionally been efficient as a cutter and transition participant. Simply been a persistently productive piece for his squad.
Keyaun Williams, 2026 6’3 SG – Texas Influence 4:13 Educational Elite: A scoring two-guard that shoots it from deep. Williams is a lanky physique guard with above-average size. His ending skill, plus environment friendly capturing from deep, was on show.
Davion Adkins, 2026 C – Southern Assault 3SSB 17U: He was impactful on Saturday. Altered a number of pictures on the rim. Accomplished tip-ins and put-back dunks from a number of angles. Adkins’ motor was excessive, and he’s a pogo stick athlete with improved capturing contact from deep. Very excessive ceiling and confirmed why he’s a borderline 5-Star prospect.
Jaylan Jackson, 2025 C – Triumph UA Rise 17U: It’ll take a couple of years, but when Jaylan Jackson can persistently put it collectively, he’ll make some huge cash in faculty basketball. He is 6’11 with a plus 3-4 wingspan and strikes very properly. Jackson made his mark within the inside as a defender, and the contact inside is promising. As soon as he provides muscle and locks in, he’ll have loads of choices down the highway after junior faculty.
Jakyran Madden, 2026 CG – Triumph UA Rise 17U: An attacking guard that confirmed off some play-making chops. Madden was efficient in transition and on ball-screens. He performed with a excessive quantity of effort and with a chip on his shoulder.
Gabriel Osborne, 2027 6’3 Guard – Southern Ties Pro16 16U: A two-sport athlete who made his mark on the basketball courtroom this previous weekend. Strongly constructed, explosive, and places fixed rim stress. A D1 soccer prospect who will most likely have the prospect to play D1 basketball if he needs to.
Okay.J. Bradford, 2026 6’0 PG – Dallas Showtyme UA Rise 17U: A scoring guard that performs properly towards size. Deep vary on the three ball, a top quality pull-up shooter, and holds a pleasant contact together with his floaters/push pictures. Simply figures out learn how to get his buckets.
Jeremiah Grigsby, 2027 Wing – Dallas Showtyme UA Rise 17U: There’s loads of pure expertise with Grigsby. 6’4, handles the rock, shoots it properly as a spot-up and motion man. Has fairy lengthy arms. I imply, he checks loads of bins. He places it collectively in spurts, however as soon as he matures and will get stronger, he can develop into a D1 prospect. Intrigued by the power and instruments.
