Gamechangers from the Mayhem in the Plex
The Mayhem in the Plex saw some players who can make it happen on the hardwood. From the class of 2026 to 2024, there were players all over Drive Nation that made differences in the game. In this Prep Hoops…
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Continue ReadingThe Mayhem in the Plex saw some players who can make it happen on the hardwood. From the class of 2026 to 2024, there were players all over Drive Nation that made differences in the game. In this Prep Hoops exclusive, we will look at the GameChangers from the Mayhem in the Plex.
Jeremiah Barnes (Virginia Elite ’24 | W)
Barnes got off to a slow start in a couple of games. However, when he got going, he was a live wire on the court. He made timely threes during the weekend but he is best when he is attacking the basket. His athletic ability and his rebounding prowess made him a tough cover on the floor.
Ian Berry (Flash! Elite ’26 | CG)
Flash! Elite has guards who can defend and shoot. Ian Berry is one of the better guards on this team. His basketball IQ and the way he defends makes him very valuable on the floor. Berry can also penetrate and disperse the ball on time which makes him a guard who is hard to defend.
Jamarion Bridgett (Ft. Worth Young Warriors ’24 | CG)
Bridgett is a guard who believes in getting downhill against a team and that is on the break or in the half court. He is a long and wiry guard who can shoot the long range jumper. However, he is so good at getting to the paint, he rarely shoots outside of the paint. Bridgett is a guard that can really make plays.
Jacob Campbell (C4 Attack ’24 | W)
Talk about a wing/small forward who knows how to manipulate the defense to get the shot he wants, Campbell is your guy. During his games, he took advantage of the mismatches he had and made them pay with a mid-range jumper. Campbell has strength too which gives him the advantage over every guard who defended him in Irving.
Elon Conley (Next Level Elite ’25 | PG)
Conley was masterful in playing the point guard on Sunday. His ball-handling allowed him to penetrate effectively along with finding players who were either open on the wings or in the paint. His ability to run a team showed his maturity as a ballplayer. He might be a top guard in his class next season if he continues the play he showed in Dallas.
Antonio Candler (Flash! Elite ’26 | CG)
Candler showed an advanced offensive game that set him apart from other 2026 players during the weekend. He can handle the ball like a true point guard and pass the ball like one. Candler has a quick release as well which gives him an advantage when shooting. When he makes a mistake, he also hustles to get the ball back. He is a true two-way player.
Chris Cyrus (Virginia Elite ’24 | CG)
Cyrus was the best player in the games I saw involving VA Elite ’24. He could defend small guards and wings full court and create situations where they could not get shots up. On the offensive end, he showed the ability to get to the rim and hit the three. Cyrus was definitely the top defender I saw on the weekend.
Xavier Garcia (Team HQ Sean ’24 | PG)
Garcia was a slick guard who can get to the rack and run the floor. He is very good at using angles in transition allowing him to finish or get fouled. Garcia also has quick hands that cause turnovers and allows his team to get into transition. He is an all-around player who can play on or off the ball.
Colby O’glee (LA Goats ’24 | PG)
O’glee played like a polished point guard who can shoot the ball the unconsciously. He is a player who has range as soon as he steps across half court. Even with that range, O’glee still probes the lane and finds other players for open shots. He is a true point guard who can make things happen.
The above players really make plays that change the game when they play. Offensively or defensively, they show they can make plays. These players are definitely game changers on the floor.