Summer Roundup: Prospects who raised their profile (2020)

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Prep Hoops takes a look at several of the state’s top performers throughout the spring and summer.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><b>4-Gavyn Elkamil, 6’4, 2020, Pittsburg, Carroll GoL1ve 17U</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A talented guard who plays both ends of the floor at a high level. Elkamil brings a good combination of speed and strength which translates to fast break looks, extra passes and physical play in the paint. He can shoot from distance and get to the free throw line where he shoots a high percentage shot.</span></p> <p><b>5 — Tanner Mans, 6’5, G/F, 2020, Bishop Carroll, Pray N Play</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Known throughout his high school career at Bishop Carroll for his outside shooting and smart, fundamental play, Mans has taken his all-around game to new heights, showcasing his ability handling the ball, passing and creating offense off the bounce. He remains a terrific shooter but has become a better all-around scorer with a versatile skill set.</span></p> <p><b>1 — Dakari Middleton, 6’3, G/F, 2020, Free State, Primetime Ballerz</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Middleton was a breakout performer at Free State last season where he showed the ability to do a little bit of everything well. Middleton brings good size to the floor and plays much bigger than his listed 6’3 height would suggest. He handles the ball well, can run a point forward type position, passes well, can shoot from the outside and can play inside-out basketball.</span></p> <p><b>2-Jaxon Pillich, 6’5, G/F, 2020, Grind Elite 17U</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">An athletic guard/wing who has a smooth tough to his game. He plays smarter than his opponents and moves behind them and can cut back door and finish above the rim. Pillich has great size and a lot of power to his game. He picks apart a defense and finishes in their face.</span></p> <p><b>3-Trey Reid, G, 2020, Maize South, NLHA Gaddis</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A point guard with good vision and awareness, Reid is a smooth guard who makes plays with the bounce and has the ability to pull up from distance or take the ball all the way to the basket.. He is solid on both ends of the floor and showed a knack for ball security and weak side help around the perimeter when looking to trap. Reid is coming off a big junior season at Maize South, averaging nearly 20 points per game.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>