Proving Grounds: 15U Gamechangers

Jay Anderson April 20, 2022 @ 11:30 AM

Springs was a gamechanger with his ability to attack the paint and rim with authority as he did on numerous occasions. He was hard to stop with the ball in his hands given his quickness and athleticism with the ball. He’s a downhill threat that’s made waves so far for the Florida Kings with his presence in the paint.

Janiel de los Santos - 5’11 Guard - Florida Kings 2025

While Springs is running things on the interior, it’s de los Santos that’s doing his thing on the perimeter as a gamechanger. He showed off an impressive stroke on the perimeter and showed he can get to his spots off the bounce too as a standout in the 16U age group on the weekend.

Ethan Nguyen Ethan Nguyen 5'11" | CG Wylie | 2025 State TX - 5’11 Guard - Ballers Elite Academy

Nguyen was the leading gamechanger for Ballers Elite Academy as they went unbeaten with him at the lead guard role at the Proving Grounds. He was a two-way presence that led with his ability to force turnovers then make plays on the break in the paint for himself and others.

Tosin Aiyejuto - 6’0 Forward - Ballers Elite Academy

Aiyejuto was quite the gamechanger as a rim-protector, rebounder and finisher around the rim with Ballers Elite Academy. He showed off his ability to play on the interior with his shot-blocking ability. He used his strong frame well to make an impact in the frontcourt as a gamechanger.

Carmine Anroman - 5’9 Guard - FCA Saints 2025

Anroman was quite the gamechanger in the FCA Saints 2025 backcourt with his ability to operate off the bounce, knock down shots and get his other guards involved on the floor. He’s a lead guard to keep an eye on after earning gamechanger honors at Proving Grounds.

Shaun Gardner - 5’11 Point Guard - FCA Saints 2025

Gardner is another prospect with FCA Saints 2025 that earned gamechanger honors from the Proving Grounds. He does well to control the pace with the ball in his hands and makes solid decisions with the ball as their floor general. He’s another name to watch with this group.

Malik Sosa - 6’4 Forward/Wing - Heart N’ Hustle 2025

Sosa was a top performer and gamechanger with Heart N Hustle 2025 as he put constant pressure on opponents with his ability to attack the paint. He’s a wiry prospect with a nice shooting stroke as well that turned heads this past weekend at the Proving Grounds.

Jah Chin - 5’7 Guard - SWFL Hoops Inc. 2025

Chin was a top performer all weekend long for SWFL Hoops Inc. 2025 as he showed off his ability to get to his spots with the ball in his hands. He’s an electric lead guard prospect with a ton of potential making plays in traffic and around the rim out of the backcourt.

Dallas Lambert - 6’3 Forward - SWFL Hoops Inc. 2025 (2026)

Lambert was another game-changing performer in the SWFL Hoops Inc. 2025 rotation, despite being a 2026 prospect. He showed off his athleticism and length at 6-foot-3 while finishing with authority and altering shots in the paint defensively at the Proving Grounds. He’s a prospect with a ton of upside.

Christian Maxon Christian Maxon 6'2" | CG Fort Pierce Central | 2025 State FL & CHRISTOPHER MAXON CHRISTOPHER MAXON 6'1" | PG Fort Pierce Central | 2024 FL - 6’0 Guard - Athletes of Influence 2025

If you haven’t heard of the Maxon twins, now you have. They’re quite the game-changing duo with their ability to play together in the backcourt. Christian does well to stay dialed in from behind the arc while Christopher operates on all three levels and does well to get to his spots and earn free-throw opportunities as well.

Cameron Cottingham - 6’1 Forward - ISA Elite 2025 (2026)

Cottingham was a strong interior presence for ISA Elite 2025 while playing up as a 2026 prospect this past weekend at the Proving Grounds. He’s an intriguing forward with a knack for playing with a ton of energy around the paint area. He’s a name to keep an eye on in the Passion Region.