The Last Dance: AP’s Day 2 Notebook
Batavia high school gave us a feel for the underclassmen. 24s, 25s, and 26s all took the court for the summer’s final live period, and a few made a name for themselves. Below are the Day 2 standouts from The…
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Continue ReadingBatavia high school gave us a feel for the underclassmen. 24s, 25s, and 26s all took the court for the summer’s final live period, and a few made a name for themselves. Below are the Day 2 standouts from The Last Dance.
The Big Threes
Fundamentals U caught my eye on Day 1 with a trio of prospects, but another game had my attention. On day 2, I made it my business to watch their game.
6’3 Christopher Kirkpatrick, 6’2 Kain Kretschmar Kain Kretschmar 6'3" | SG Lake Zurich | 2026 IL , and 6’5 Adam Anwar have specific skill sets that fuel their offense. Kirkpatrick is a guard that can score on and off the ball thanks to his shooting. He can create shots for himself in the midrange and knock down the long ball. His floor game is full of head fakes that earn him the space to get past his man and to his floater. Kretschmar is consistent beyond the arc. When he attacks the basket, he finishes through contact. Anwar is the glue guy for the team. His ability to cover multiple positions, hit the outside shot, and rebound gives Fundamentals U a versatile forward. All three are class of 2026 and hanging with their older 15U counterparts.
Florida Spartans Elite is a team with top to bottom talent. Everyone knows their role and has an athletic or motor advantage over their man. Their triad is led by Jaden Cancia, Alyus Emile, and Judge Jones.
Cancia is a killer with a head of steam. His speed and feel for the game when he’s pushing the ball leads to him making plays for himself and others. Emile is a shifty lead guard that can cause defenders to dance on an island. Once he freezes his defender, he can get to the rim, hit midrange pull ups, or find his man as the help defense steps up. Jones may have the highest upside of the three because of his size and athleticism. Jones is 6’4, can push the ball in transition, draws fouls, and can hit difficult mid-range shots. They’ll play against each other when high school ball starts.
Outliers
Xavi Granville Xavi Granville 6'1" | SF Grayslake Central | 2025 IL and "Chris" "Davis were standouts for their respective teams. Between their talent level and production on day 2, they looked like two of the best 15U prospects in Batavia High School.
Granville is one of the most unselfish young offensive hubs I’ve seen this summer. He’s fundamentally sound and one of the better athletes on the floor in each game. His ability to get deep in the paint or grab offensive rebounds and go right into his pivot series to shake defenders was next level for a 6’1 guard. He uses head and ball fakes in traffic to give him the space he needs to finish at the rim. His ability to force turnovers and grab rebounds helped him score ten of his 28 points in transition. Throughout the game, he flashed the ability to play off the ball by hitting spot up jumpers and grabbing offensive boards. With the ball in his hands, he created shots in isolation and out of the pick and roll. Granville does everything well at this level and does not hesitate to give his teammates a chance to show off their talent.
Davis Jr. plays with so much energy that it’s contagious. He’s the loudest kid on the floor, even if he’s on the bench. The 2025 prospect knocked down four threes during his 17 point performance. He has a knack for getting to the free throw line. He’s good as an on ball decision maker, but his ability to shoot off movement may make him more valuable as an off guard. That’s not a knock on his floor game, but when you make four threes on six attempts, it’s hard not to lean that way. His combination of skills and confidence gives you a two-way difference maker.
New Faces
Docker Tedeshi
I like the physical tools of the long mobile 6’6 forward. Tedeshi already has the range to step behind the three, runs the floor, and knows how to use his frame.
The 5’11 sharpshooter knocked down four threes in a big win. He has a pure, consistent stroke behind the line.
Gil Antonio Gonzalez
Gonzalez found ways to contribute all game. He knocked down a three, made defensive plays, and finished against contact. The 6’2 wing showed he could produce however his team needed.