Hottest On The Stage

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Live period is where hidden gems are unearthed. With an Indianapolis buzzing with talent, there were guys scouts, coaches, and prospects couldn’t stop talking about. Below are a few guys that blazed a trail for themselves.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/IMG_8464-e1649646857220.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-1425609" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/IMG_8464-e1649646857220-150x150.jpg" alt="TreyDez Green | The Traveling Hoopers" width="150" height="150" /></a>Trey'Dez Green | LA Broncos 2024</strong></p> <p>Green exploded onto the scene with ferocious athleticism and the physicality that only a top 50 football recruit possesses. The 2024 prospect is being recruited for both sports and the way he finishes above the rim, rebounds, and flashes shooting touch points to reasons why. </p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/IMG_8430_Moment.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1427814 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/IMG_8430_Moment-150x150.jpg" alt="Javon Alexander | The Traveling Hoopers" width="150" height="150" /></a>Javon Alexander | Alabama Celtics 2025</strong></p> <p>Alexander is a pure playmaker. When the ball is in his hands, he’s a threat to score and facilitate. It’s rare for a freshman with this much speed to control the game the way he does without turning the ball over.</p> <p><strong>FIFA Elite</strong> is a young program beaming with talent. I chose to feature two of their guys, but their 17s have 6 guys with next-level skill sets that all performed well this weekend. </p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/IMG_8375-e1649789334455.jpg"><img class="wp-image-1427798 size-thumbnail alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/IMG_8375-e1649789357313-150x150.jpg" alt="Kohen Rowbotham | The Traveling Hoopers" width="150" height="150" /></a>Kohen Rowbatham | FIFA Elite 2023</strong></p> <p>Rowbotham is an efficient gunner that does the little things to get open shots. The 2024 prospect played up an age group scoring almost 20 points a game. Between his ability to create shots for himself and read the court for easy looks, Rowbotham is a young guard worth keeping an eye on. </p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/IMG_8374-rotated-e1649789435136.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-1427800" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/IMG_8374-rotated-e1649789435136-150x150.jpg" alt="[player_tooltip player_id=" width="150" height="150" /></a>[player_tooltip player_id="1381596" first="Ronneal" last="Harold"] | FIFA Elite 2023</strong></p> <p>The 6’7 forward is a bouncy athlete that makes his presence felt in the paint. Despite giving up some size, he outrebounded and finished over players with traditional center size. He has great tools on the defensive end that led to blocks. He’s vocal on the backline of defenses.</p> <p><strong>Anquan Boldin Jr | Ball4lyfe 2023</strong></p> <p>Boldin is raising his stock with jaw-dropping feats of athleticism. He’s a premier athlete that can throw it down any time he’s near the rim and has the body control to finish through contact. </p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/IMG_8445-crop-480x316-1649789156.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-1427794" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/IMG_8445-crop-480x316-1649789156-150x150.jpg" alt="[player_tooltip player_id=" width="150" height="150" /></a>[player_tooltip player_id="965781" first="Marzouq" last="Abdur-Razaaq"] | P.L.U.T.O </strong><b>Prosects 2023</b></p> <p>Abdur-Razaaq was the bell of the ball in Indianapolis. The long physical 6-6 wing picked up three Division 1 scholarships and plenty of interest thanks to his skill set. The 2023 prospect creates for himself in the midrange and on the drive while guarding multiple positions.</p> <p><strong>AJ Lux | Team GRIII 2023</strong></p> <p>Lux set the stage on fire with his shooting. The buzz this weekend has been all about the volume and accuracy he has from beyond the arc. The 6’5 guard averaged 17 points per game while knocking down 2.5 threes per contest. </p> <p><strong>Mark Nikolich-Wilson | Full Package 2023</strong></p> <p>Nikolich-Wilson wowed with his mobility and skillset. The 6’7 forward rebounds, pushes the break, and can dial it in from beyond the arc. The 2023 prospect can play out of the post using his wide frame and nimble feet.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/IMG_8488-rotated.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1425625 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/IMG_8488-150x150.jpg" alt="[player_tooltip player_id=" width="150" height="150" /></a>[player_tooltip player_id="1070680" first="Mardrecus" last="Moreland Jr"] | Alabama Celtics 2023</strong></p> <p>Moreland’s wiggle is special. It allows him to be a next-level playmaker. When it’s coupled with his passing, he can make teammates happy while creating a ton of space for his scoring opportunities.</p>