Nike Elite 100: Honorable Mention Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's dive into some more names that made an impression at Nike Elite 100 Camp earning Honorable Mention for their play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>PGs/Combos</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jermaine O'Neal (Dynamic Prep, TX – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>O'Neal is much different than his dad as the younger O'Neal is a floor general with a high basketball IQ that really finds his teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nigel James Jr (Cushing Academy, NH – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>James brought it every time he was on the floor.&nbsp; Fought through some injuries, but was a lead guard that could score in the lane with his athleticism and strength.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jeremiah Fears (Sunrise Christian, KS – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fears is a speedy scoring guard that showed he could get others involved at the camp especially in the open floor while using his body control at the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Acaden Lewis (Sidwell Friends, DC – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lefty that plays with flair was very good at finishing with soft touch finishes in the paint and had a sweet shot from three.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jerry Easter (La Lumiere, IN – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strong combo guard that controlled the pace of the game and made overall good decisions with the ball while picking his spots to score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Keyshaun Tillery (New Hampton, NY – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tillery put together a nice showing at Elite 100 displaying a solid all-around game at the lead guard spot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Semetri Carr (The Branson, CA – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carr is a crisp ball handler that looked very good in the drills and showed flashes in the games with his scoring and playmaking.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>Wings</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Isaiah Henry (Cannon School, NC – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Powerfully built two guard that can flat out score the rock.&nbsp; Three level scoring pop that is efficient with his shots which is rare.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Trey McKenney (St. Mary's, MI – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Michigan native is one of the better mid-range shooters in the class and that was on full display at Nike Elite 100 as he knocked them in over and over again.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Chuck Love (Lincoln Northeast, NE – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Love flashed on Saturday night with his long and lanky frame along with his lethal three point shot which he hit four of them in a half.&nbsp; Long term potential here.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>JJ Andrews (Little Rock Christian Academy, AR – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Andrews is among the premier wings in the 2026 class. Strong bodied wing that plays with a high-motor.&nbsp; Explosive in transition and can really defend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cameron Holmes (Millenium, AZ – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lefty two guard that made it look effortless off the catch throughout the week with his three point shot making.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dorian Jones (Richmond Heights, OH – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones is a two way wing that can impact with his defense staying in front of his man and creating turnovers.&nbsp; Also has a smooth multi level scoring package that includes a sweet J.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Trent Perry (LoneStar, TX – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wing from Texas that showcased a big time shot from both two and three during the camp making jumpers from all over the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kayden Edwards (Duncanville, TX – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Edwards was another Texas native that you can not leave open from beyond the arc as he closed out one game hitting them in bunches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jalen Smith Jr (Paul VI, DC – 2026) &amp; Derek Dixon (Gonzaga, DC – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This pair of DMV wings got rave reviews throughout the week from coaches and scouts alike.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>Posts</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Amare Bynum (Bryan, NE – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bynum was always in the mix as a rebounder and finisher.&nbsp; Crashed the offensive glass, sealed, and was efficient all-around.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Xzavion Mitchell (Oshkosh North, WI – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mitchell is a utility four man that does a little bit of everything.&nbsp; Very good in transition running the floor, bouncy on the offensive glass, and can hit open shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sam Funches (Germantown, AL – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Funches reminded us a little of Sam Perkins with his high release and consistent lefty three point stroke.&nbsp; Great size and skill combination.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sadiq White (Myers Park, NC – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>White stood out with his long and lanky frame along with his athleticism throwing down some of the best dunks of the week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Aleks Alston (Kenwood, IL – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alston is such a versatile playmaker at the four spot being able to push off the defensive glass with his handles and passing. &nbsp;Plus three point shooter as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Badara Diakite (Northwest Catholic, CT – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Athletic and fluid big man that excels running the floor and finishing around the hoop in pick/roll actions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tee Bartlett (Coronado, NV – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Huge bodied five that is a power old school center that carves out space and anchors inside scoring with strength.&nbsp; Also has good area rebounding.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nigel Walls (St. Francis, TX – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Walls brings projectability along with being an inside/outside offensive weapon as a roller and pop threat around ball screens.&nbsp; Good rim protector.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kash Polk (Argyle, TX – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Plus shooter from his four spot that can also put it on the deck and was a solid rebounder chasing them down out of his area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Parker Jefferson (Waxahachie, TX – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jefferson missed the second half of camp with an injury, but we liked what we saw as a strong bodied five that can pass it and rebound in bunches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nick Randall (Vashon, MO – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Randall was a bit up and down during the camp, but the St. Louis native has a ton to like when he plays within himself as he scored around the basket with athleticism and drained a three on occasion.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Zymicah Wilkins (Rutherford, NC – 205)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>High-motor power forward that always seemed to be around the ball making impactful plays rebounding, running the floor, or converting dump off passes in the paint out of the dunker spot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->