Proving Grounds: Top Backcourt Duos (15U)

The Proving Grounds brought out a ton of talent, especially in the 15U division. Take a look at some of the top backcourt duos from 15U.

Kaden Ferguson Kaden Ferguson 6'0" | PG Bolles | 2025 FL & CHRISTOPHER MAXON CHRISTOPHER MAXON 6'1" | PG Fort Pierce Central | 2024 FL – Athletes of Influence 2025

While a lot has been said about the Maxon twins, Kaden Ferguson Kaden Ferguson 6'0" | PG Bolles | 2025 FL is another name to know with the Athletes of Influence 2025 group with his ability to run the show and knock down shots on the perimeter as well. He’s a crafty ball-handler that plays strong with the ball in his hands with a knack for distributing and pushing the pace. CHRISTOPHER MAXON CHRISTOPHER MAXON 6'1" | PG Fort Pierce Central | 2024 FL was the leading name in their backcourt while his brother, Christian, is also a name to keep an eye on, in their backcourt as well, so ultimately, there’s a trio to keep an eye on in the 15U Passion Region.

Ethan Nguyen Ethan Nguyen 5'11" | CG Wylie | 2025 TX & Braxtin Turney – Ballers Elite Academy 2025

Nguyen was a gamechanger for Ballers Elite Academy on the 15U stage and he did well to maintain his poise and lead by example with Braxtin Turney in tow on the perimeter. While Nguyen set the tone with his ability to force ball pressure and fastbreak opportunities, Turney worked off the ball and found his stroke on the perimeter. He was a top sharpshooter on the perimeter when it was all said and done, showing off his ability to knock down shots on all three levels as a strong presence in the backcourt.

Josiah Cotto Josiah Cotto 5'7" | PG Kissimmee Osceola | 2025 FL & Janiel de los Santos – Florida Kings 2025

Josiah Cotto Josiah Cotto 5'7" | PG Kissimmee Osceola | 2025 FL and Janiel de los Santos are one big reason the Florida Kings are 8-0 so far in the Passion Region. Cotto brings a pitbull mentality on defense that allows him to apply endless defensive pressure and turn his steals into points in the paint offensively. de los Santos is a terror on the perimeter with his ability to knock down shots on the perimeter as he did time after time at the Proving Grounds. That’s just one facet of what he can do, off the bounce, he’s even more lethal as a scorer and playmaker. 

Coy Sizemore & Derek Singleton – Ocala Impact 2025

Coy Sizemore and Derek Singleton weren’t the biggest prospects in the division for Ocala Impact, but they played a big game with their ability to do multiple things on the floor. Sizemore was dialed in on the perimeter and kept defenders guessing with his ability to put the ball on the floor and make things happen. When he wasn’t looking to score, he’d find Singleton in open space who was quite the downhill threat. He got to the paint and made plays in traffic and has become a name to watch in the Ocala Impact backcourt.