Top Spot World Championships HS Division Standouts; Pt. 2
I dropped part one of the high school standouts from the Top Spot World Championships, and here is part two that includes a few that stood out to me… Chance Cohen Austin (6’6/F/’25/Clarksville Crossover) Instagram: chancey_.poo Chance has good positional size,…
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Continue ReadingI dropped part one of the high school standouts from the Top Spot World Championships, and here is part two that includes a few that stood out to me…
Chance Cohen Austin (6’6/F/’25/Clarksville Crossover)
Instagram: chancey_.poo
Chance has good positional size, and his length impacted his play on the defensive end of the floor and the glass. He contested shots making his presence felt on the inside. Offensively, he is an interior threat that showed his ability to be highly productive, scoring in the paint and at the rim. He showed his interior tools and his ability to put the ball on the floor and attack the rim. Overall, his impact is felt the most on the glass, as he is a game-changing rebounder who does a great job of tracking misses.
Logan Wring (6’5/F/’26/J5)
Instagram: logan_wring23
Twitter: @LoganWring
Logan is a stout forward that made his presence felt on the inside as he was a space eater. He clogs up the middle and causes ball-handlers to reconsider their path of attack due to the lack of interior space. He proved to be a good passer out of the paint as well as a good outlet passer. Offensively, he carves out space as he bullies his way to the basket. He is a good finisher at the basket, but he still has to work on his footwork, which will continue to develop as he stays in the lab. He is a relentless competitor that causes problems on the inside.
Tykea Johnson, Jr. (5’10/PG/’25/PBE)
Instagram: _1kozama
Tykea is an explosive lead guard that is very difficult to contain. He has a good balance between scoring and facilitating and does both equally well. He’s a crafty player who uses screens well and finishes using various runners and floaters. He proved to be an offensive weapon for PBE, as he contributed to the majority of their scoring either directly with his own scoring or indirectly with setting up teammates and getting the ball to them where they could be successful. Tykea is a gifted lead guard who picks apart defenses with a blend of a good IQ, skill, and savvy. When you really look at his game, his best area of production is probably from behind the arc.
Zy’Kerion Hinton (6’0/CG/’25/Society)
Instagram: Kashway._zyy
Twitter: @Iamzyhinton15
Zy’Kerion is a player who put on display a solid all-around game. He showed his ability to score at multiple levels, create for his teammates, defend, and finish in a multiplicity of ways. He is at his best when attacking and knifing his way through defenders. He puts constant pressure on the rim, forcing frantic rotations by the defense. He proved that he can carry his team in spurts, as he is a reliable playmaker when his team is in need of a bucket. He brings a lot of energy and effort every time he steps on the court.
AJ Petway AJ Petway 6'2" | PG LEAD Academy | 2025 State TN (6’1/PG/’25/Team AP)
Instagram: iamajpetway3
Twitter: @AjPetway
AJ is a player that keeps everything together, and we often label those types of guys as glue guys. He is a solid two-way player who contributes beyond the score sheet. He is a heady player that has a good feel for the game and showed a good understanding of his role on his squad. He’s dependable and highly competent and asserts himself without hijacking the offense. The most impressive thing about AJ’s game is that he can scale his offensive role up or down, depending on what the team needs.
Giovanni Bryant Harris (6’0/CG/’24/Clarksville Crossovers)
Instagram: gbreezooo
Twitter: @gioharris2024
Giovanni is a listed combo guard that played the lead guard spot most of the time. He is a score-first PG with a knack for scoring. He can shoot the ball, has good shot selection, and is very efficient with his opportunities. What makes Giovanni such a dynamic player is that as well as he scores the rock, he does a spectacular job orchestrating and being the on-floor leader. He is a good two-way guard that plays on and off the ball on offense and is an aggressive on-ball defender who also plays good help-side defense. At the end of the day, he’s not bigger or faster than his contemporaries, but he’s a lot more craftier.