Elite 100 Grassroots Prep Showcase: C/O 2028 Evals
The Grassroots Elite 100 Camp, took place in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 22nd. The camp is a premier basketball event that showcases the remarkable talents of young athletes from the class of 2028 to 2033. This camp represents the…
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Continue ReadingThe Grassroots Elite 100 Camp, took place in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 22nd. The camp is a premier basketball event that showcases the remarkable talents of young athletes from the class of 2028 to 2033. This camp represents the future of Las Vegas Basketball, offering a platform for the rising stars of the basketball world to shine. With Hoop City as the backdrop, the camp provides promising players with an invaluable opportunity to develop their skills, while competing at a high level, and gaining basketball exposure. Scouts, coaches, and enthusiasts will be in attendance all looking to uncover the next generation of basketball excellence, and setting the stage for a thrilling journey into the world of competitive basketball. Here’s a look at our evaluations of some of the top 2028 prospects from the event.
CJ Edwards
CJ Edwards
Perhaps the player that gained the most from the event was Edwards. I had never heard of him before it tipped off, now it will be difficult to forget his name. Edwards is a high IQ guy that just kept making plays. There was nothing particulary special about what he did, except for the fact that he did everything right. When he was open, he shot it, when they closed, he drove when they doubled he passed. He was named MVP of the event for his efforts.
Trey Mckinney
Trey Mckinney
Mckinney is the leader heading into the year long evaluation of the class of 2028 rankings. He looks the part, with a long areodynamic build. He started a bit slow in the camp, but then turned it on to show some dynamic scoring ability. He floated to the rim on several occasions, and displayed a nice jumper from both three point and mid range.
Jaden Redding
Jaden Redding
Redding stole my nickname for him as he is a versatle Swiss Army Knife type player. He has a smooth game, and did a lot of his work off the dribble. Redding was able to score on drives and completed some solid 1 v 1 moves with pull up jumpers. He took home walking bucket honors for top scorer in his class.
Mike Taylor Mike Taylor 6'2" | SF Desert Pines | 2028 NV
Mike Taylor Mike Taylor 6'2" | SF Desert Pines | 2028 NV
Taylor reminds me of a combination of former Silverado star Martel Williams and current Arbor View wing Brian “Chef” Townsend. He is a bully, who was unstopable when driving downhill. It’s easy to get caught up in his physicality, however don’t let his skill set escape you. Taylor has a good handle, and was able to score using his mid range jumper. He was one of the top overall performers at the camp.
Walt Townsend
Walt Townsend
I’ve always been a fan of Townsend’s game. He is a smart player that understands time, score and situation at a high level. He was right there fighting for MVP honors right up until the last game. Townsend showed good quickness and a little wiggle, seperating himself from defenders with crossovers and hesitations. The PG put together an impressive performance.
Tristan Washington
Tristan Washington
Washington played well. His size and length was a problem on both ends. He did a good job showing suprising strength and lateral quickness, effecting interior shots, while defending guards in open space. The Wing served notice that he is a player to watch in the 2028 class.
Jordan Troya
Jordan Troya
What I like most about Troya’s game is his heart. While most players were playing to win, Troya was playing for blood. The Combo is fearless, and he was no different at the camp. With some of the best players in the city in attendance, he used his wiggle, and 1 v 1 ability to create bucktets, seemingly at will. The electryfying scorer stood out with his offense and killer instinct.