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Joc Mitchell is one of the best and most skilled incoming freshmen in the country. Mitchell already thinks, sees, and plays the game at an incredibly high level. He has such an amazing feel for things that the game comes easy to him, he can influence everything without ever breaking a sweat. His effortless understanding and vision on the court also elevates his teammates to impressive heights.  A remarkable athlete, Mitchell already plays with the speed and leaping ability needed at the highest levels of play, even flushing powerful one-handed dunks. Outstanding effort, he’s everywhere finding a way to get the ball one way or another. Mitchell’s relentless hustle allows him to secure 50/50 balls and rebounds, often outworking everyone. On the defensive end, Joc showcases a special talent for stopping the ball and swiping it away. Mitchell is a ball hawk, he anticipates the trajectory and use his active hands to disrupt plays, often creating steals and deflections without fouling. High ceiling prospect, Joc Mitchell oozes the potential to evolve into one of the nation’s premier point guards, possibly a high-major Division 1 recruit. As an all-around point guard, Mitchell shows all of the qualities coaches desire.

David Douglas is a true combo guard, somebody who facilitates like a point guard but scores like a traditional shooting guard. His versatility shines on both ends, on and off the ball, showing a strong understanding of spacing and timely defensive rotations. Douglas excels at delivering accurate passes to cutting teammates through the lane. His ball-handling and jump shooting prowess shows his poise and confidence. Great instincts, Douglas knows when and how to use his pump fakes, jab steps, and lightning-quick first step to beat tight defense or defenders closing-out. David’s finishing at the rim showcases a variety of moves, but it’s his sharpshooting that stands out as his greatest strength and sets him apart. As a clutch performer, Douglas consistently makes the most crucial plays and shots in the biggest moments.

Zion Shelburn is an offensively skilled ball-handling point guard with good ball control. His ability to handle the rock and create space took a lot of pressure off his team’s primary scorers. He breaks defenders down with a nice snatch-back crossover, which created instant separation. As a pesky defender, he crowds space well and forces opponents to attempt passes over his head. Zion is as trustworthy as they come, he’s the type of player that can be kept on the floor at all times because he consistently does his job to the best of his abilities.

Zabrien Shelburn is a powerful downhill attacker who effectively uses his upper body strength to drive to the basket and draw contact. Whether he’s scoring layups or drawing fouls, Shelburn is very skilled at getting to the rim, creating scoring opportunities, and consistently finding ways to put pressure on the defense.

Miles Jackson, a 6’4″ wing, displays impressive versatility by playing and defending effectively from various areas of the floor. He’s not only skilled at defending on the wing but also excels at protecting the rim. His exceptional combination of jumping ability and reach is proving to be an elite asset to his game.

As a wing prospect, Keldan Meely displays a versatile skill set that blends scoring and playmaking. Meely utilizes his size and length to shoot over defenders with ease as he uses his smooth shooting stroke that extends beyond the three-point line. Meely’s ability to create his own shot off the dribble makes him a scoring threat in isolation situations. His defensive instincts and lateral quickness assists him greatly when guarding multiple positions.