Proving Grounds: 15U Standouts (Day 1)

The Proving Grounds brought out a ton of talent from the 15U division in Tampa, Florida. Take a look at some of the standouts from Day 1.

Ethan Nguyen – 5’11 Point Guard – Ballers Elite Academy 2025

Nguyen is quite the floor general with a prowess on both ends of the floor for Ballers Elite Academy 2025. He showed he can run the show and produce in a variety of ways at the lead guard spot and was even more impressive forcing turnovers and creating fast break opportunities.

Tosin Aiyejuto – 6’0 Forward – Ballers Elite Academy 2025

Aiyejuto was quite the presence in the frontcourt for Ballers Elite Academy 2025 as they went undefeated on Day 1 of the Proving Grounds. He showed off his ability to protect the rim by blocking shots and rebounding the ball and showed off his ability to make an impact in the paint offensively. He’s a young frontcourt name to know in the 2025 class.

Braxtin Turney – 6’1 Guard/Forward – Ballers Elite Academy 2025

Turney was quite the perimeter shooting threat in the Ballers Elite Academy 2025 rotation. He opened things up with three early 3-pointers in their debut game of Proving Grounds. He spaces the floor as a shooter and won’t hesitate to rebound the basketball when he’s not shooting from the perimeter.

Kaden Ferguson Kaden Ferguson 6'0" | PG Bolles | 2025 FL – 5’11 Guard – Athletes of Influence 2025

Ferguson was a big reason Athletes of Influence 2025 squad saw themselves knock down 15 total 3-pointers as a team in their final victory at Proving Grounds. He knocked down five 3-pointers to the tune of 20 points while showing off his ability to knock down shots on all three levels. He’s one sharpshooter to know with AOI.

Christian Maxon Christian Maxon 6'2" | CG Fort Pierce Central | 2025 State FL – 6’0 Guard – Athletes of Influence 2025

Maxon is one of the twins that’s wreaked havoc on the Prep Hoops Circuit stage so far. Christian went off for 20 points alongside Kaden Ferguson Kaden Ferguson 6'0" | PG Bolles | 2025 FL in their final game, while knocking down six 3-pointers in their final victory. He’s a shooter that can get hot in a hurry and find his spots to get loose.

CHRISTOPHER MAXON CHRISTOPHER MAXON 6'1" | PG Fort Pierce Central | 2024 FL – 6’0 Guard – Athletes of Influence 2025

CHRISTOPHER MAXON CHRISTOPHER MAXON 6'1" | PG Fort Pierce Central | 2024 FL is the other half of the Maxon Twins that stars for Athletes of Influence 2025. He knocked down 16 points along with two 3-pointers to combine for 56 of their 84 points in their final win of the day. He completes quite an offensive trio of scorers featured in the AOI rotation on the 15U scene. 

Josiah Cotto Josiah Cotto 5'7" | PG Kissimmee Osceola | 2025 FL – 5’10 Guard – Florida Kings 2025

Cotto is an emerging guard that makes quite the presence in the Florida Kings 2025’ pressure defense. He found his way in their rotation in their final game as he finished with 17 points, knocking down 3’s and getting to the free-throw line on the way. He’s an intriguing name to get to know with this squad. 

Alexander Springs – 6’0 Guard/Forward – Florida Kings 2025

Springs lives up to his name with quite the leaping ability to boot for the Florida Kings 2025 group. He’s a prospect that showed off his athleticism and ability to attack the rim with a number of big finishes around the rim and in traffic. He’s an early breakout name to know with this group.

Janiel de los Santos – 6’1 Guard – Florida Kings 2025

de los Santos knocked down three 3-pointers to the tune of 21 points to close out the day for the Florida Kings. He’s an unselfish shooter that likes to get out on the wing and find open spots to show off his stellar shooting stroke. He’s set to make quite the name for himself in the 2025 class.

Jordan Mundle Jordan Mundle 6'1" | CG Kissimmee Osceola | 2025 FL – 5’11 Forward – Florida Kings 2025

Mundle is a strong-framed forward that had a strong Day 1 for the Florida Kings 2025 frontcourt. He closed things out with a 20-point outing, showing off his ability to attack the basket and clean up the glass as they went unbeaten to a big margin at the Proving Grounds.

Shaun Gardner – 5’11 Guard – FCA Saints 2025

Gardner is quite the lead guard prospect with his ability to run the show for FCA Saints 2025. He did well to find his scorers in space and made things happen himself with 10 points of his own to close things out with a victory on Day 1. 

Drew Armstrong – 5’9 Guard – FCA Saints 2025

Armstrong got hot for the FCA Saints in their final victory of the day, as he finished with 18 points along with four made 3-pointers to show off his prowess as a creator on the perimeter. He was dialed in from deep to close things out and is quietly emerging as a top shooter in the 2025 class.

Tyler Mcclinton-Hutton – 6’5 Forward – MDBA 2025

Mcclinton-Hutton is a solid forward prospect with good upside for the MDBA 2025 frontcourt. He utilizes his size well in the post on both ends to make his presence felt. As he shows off his ability to finish around the rim with consistency, look for his stock to grow in the class.

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

Lambert is just a 2026 prospect but he didn’t show any signs of slowing down as he averaged 18.3 ppg and showed off his ability to play around the rim. He put up 22 points in an impressive display He’s an emerging name to know for this squad.

Tyreon Bradwell – 6’2 Forward – OTOD Elite 2025

Bradwell is an emerging name to know with his ability to operate inside and out at either forward spot. He’s a pest defensively that knows how to create turnovers and battle for rebounds already. As he develops his all-around game, he’s an electric prospect to know in the 2025 class.

CJ Wiley – 5’10 Guard – OTOD Elite 2025

Wiley is a crafty guard that plays fast but controlled with the ball in his hands for OTOD Elite 2025. He finished with 12 points as he showed off his ability to operate off the bounce to get to his spots inside the arc. He’s a playmaker with nice upside to know with this squad.

Kinard Life – 6’2 Forward – OTOD Elite 2025

Life is an active presence around the rim for OTOD Elite 2025 worth getting to know. He paced the offensive attack with 18 points in the paint in their final victory of the day over Florida Suns 2025. As he shows he can use his length to his advantage, look for his name to grow in the region.