Who I’d Offer Right Now 2025
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This is a list of players that has shown some upside in different levels. Some might end up at D1’s and some might take a different journey but each one of them has next level playing ability. Augustine Ekwe UT…
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Continue ReadingThis is a list of players that has shown some upside in different levels. Some might end up at D1’s and some might take a different journey but each one of them has next level playing ability.
UPSIDE, UPSIDE, UPSIDE! Augustine not only plays on a team that plays against some of the best players in the country in the NIBC, but he is still raw and his development has started to take off. With a loaded team like Wasatch Academy the players that he is playing behind have all been D1 kids. You have one kid going to South Carolina and another going to Utah Valley. He also has another class of 2024 teammate who is likely a 3 to 4 star talent with D1 offers across the country. Ekwe will follow in their footsteps and it would be wise for a team to jump in before he blows up. He has elite rim running ability. His IQ increases every game. He is a good teammate and he is learning how to defend different positions at a high level. His rebounding and rim protecting is elite. His increase of time on the floor in the next two years will only elevate his stock even more.
Charlie is a knockdown shooter. a true shooting guard that can stretch the floor. Last year Charlie hit 45 three-pointers and he is sharper, taller and stronger. That ability to stretch the floor and with good positional size will turn some heads. This is a great time for small schools to realy give him a call and start courting him before they do not have a chance. Charlie could be a player that goes through the NJCAA route to get to the highest level but do not be surprised if he goes higher right away. When you watch film or see him polay he is making the right plays and he moves the ball and it usually finds him again.
If you are in need of a PG at the next level in the next two years you need to invest in JJ Mandaquit JJ Mandaquit 6'2" | PG Utah Prep | 2025 State #45 Nation UT . A lot fo programs ar gambling with the transfer portal for the unknown, well this is a kid you can really rely on as he can do what is needed as a floor general. JJ bring the unique ability to make everyone around him better. He drops dimes left and right and he is getting the ball up the floor quickly when he scans the floor. He puts the ball in the hands of his bigs and makes it easy for them to finish a play. He knows how to attack the help-side defender and the kid can score. He has proven that he knock them down from deep. His assist to turnover ratio is elite and he has the ball in his hands a lot. The kid is a HM prospect.
Easton is a kid that is going to surprise a lot of people this up coming high school year. He is an absolute combo guard that can play all three positions at the high school level and he proves it because he can defend all three positions. They say you are who you can guard and the kid can guard. His athleticism is starting to really pop to add to his tough driving skills and shot making ability. Great basketball pedigree and he is another player that small schools need to put on their big board because he would be a great get.
Noah is one of the best shooter turned scorers in the state. Noah has developed an ability to score the ball at all three levels. His defense continues to improve and if there is a coach that si willing to invest time into this prospect he is going to be a really good player at the next level. NJCAA schools should really consider him as he has the tools to play at the highest level as he just needs a shot. Keep an eye on him this summer and during the high school season.