NYBA Middle School Showcase 2028 Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Here are some of the standouts in the 2028 class that were at the #NextUpShowcase hosted by NYBA and MSHTV…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2361301,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/PHN-Braylon-Bailey-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/PHN-Braylon-Bailey-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2361301" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2884178' first='Braylon' last='Bailey']</strong> (5'11/CG/'28/NYBA) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: brayshifty3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @BraylonBailey53</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Braylon is an off-guard that plays in one mode: attack. He kept defenders on their heels throughout the day and never gave them a chance to rest. Every time he touched the ball, he was looking to create. He has good positional size for the '28 class. He had one of the best middle games of all campers. Braylon has a knack for creating space to shoot off the dribble, and he has the ability to go get a bucket at any moment, leaving defenders in a constant state of awareness. He functions as a triple-threat player who can contribute as a shooter, passer, and driver.    </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2361314,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/PHN-Drew-Rardin-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/PHN-Drew-Rardin-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2361314" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Drew Rardin</strong> (6'5/SF/'28/All Heart) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Drewskii_40</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Drew has good positional size and length and a budding skillset. He is a lefty with a quick first step and did a good job getting to his spots, especially with his middle game. He is a two-way talent with versatility on both ends. He is a heady wing prospect who can be a connective piece with players who can make quick passing reads. Drew has one-on-one scoring potential, as he showed his ability to handle the rock and create off the bounce. His length caused some problems for ball-handlers when he was on D.   </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2361315,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/PHN-Destin-Kellogg-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/PHN-Destin-Kellogg-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2361315" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Destin Kellogg</strong> (5'9/PG/'28/Team Nike Select) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: DestinKellogg2028</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @DestinKellogg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Destin had the bag wide open throughout camp. He showed his ability to flat-out score the rock. He is a listed PG, but make no mistake about it: he is a score-first PG at heart. He showed his ability to get his own shot off the dribble, has a nice mid-range game using his size to rise up over defenders, and elevates and scores over smaller guards when he gets deep in the paint. Destin is comfortable shooting on the move, creating off the bounce or pulling up from mid-range, and has very good body control when having to score in any of the manners mentioned above. He was one of the toughest iso scorers in camp.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2361316,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/PHN-Aiden-Amason-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/PHN-Aiden-Amason-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2361316" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Aiden Amason</strong> (5'10/PG/'28/Bucket Boyz) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: aiden_amason1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @Aiden_Amason1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Aiden is an unselfish playmaker who does a good job creating for his teammates. He has a very good feel for involving teammates and getting them the rock where they can be productive. He is a shifty ball-handler with a good hesi dribble and the ability to change speeds. As good of a creator for others, as Aiden is, he scores it well off the bounce when he chooses to look for his offense. I would like to see Aiden develop more of a killer instinct, especially as he continues to emerge as a lead guard with good size who will be making his way onto the high school platform next year.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Mike E. Holloway&nbsp;</strong>(5'6/PG/'28/NYBA '28)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: mikeeholloway</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Mike E continues to add to his game every time I see him. His quickness off the bounce made it very difficult for anybody in camp to say in front of him not to even think about containing him. His scoring prowess from all levels has improved and his all-around game is making him into a prospect who coaches will be putting on their boards early. He had one of the best combinations of skill and basketball acumen in the entire camp, and this off-season before entering his freshman year will be crucial as he makes the transition to a level where the game is faster and stronger.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Giancarlo Martinez&nbsp;</strong>(5'8/PF|C/'28/NYBA '28)&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Gian.hoops</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Giancarlo would have been the best player in camp had it not been for Kam Mercer. G is a highly versatile inside-out threat. He has good positional size and does a good job using his size to punish smaller defenders out on the perimeter and playing physically, yet still showing smooth footwork on the low block. He continues to expand his game to the perimeter, and his handles make him a threat when attacking off the bounce. His ability to knock down the perimeter jumper forces defenders to play him straight up. The future is promising as his versatility develops into his calling card, as he can play the shooting guard spot and slide all the way down and be a stretch power forward. The scary part is that he is developing into a match-up nightmare.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->