Big Shots Richmond: 16U Standouts

The Big Shots Richmond Jamfest took place the other weekend and there was a ton of teams from all over the east coast in attendance. Here's a look at some of the many standouts from the 16U division!   Adam Oummidoch | 6'6” WG | [program_tooltip program_id='2226307' first='Team' last='Loaded VA']   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/tempImageTuziBX.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/tempImageTuziBX.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2422162" /></a></figure>   Oummidoch continues to show he's one of the top wings in the country in the 2026 class, as he was named Co-MVP of the event while showing his dominant scoring ability. At 6'6” he has fantastic size on the wing, but he showcased his continued improvement over the past few years. He's a true three level scorer who created off the bounce and touched the paint at will, he made shots from deep consistently and showed the ability to make tough shots in many different ways.   Yohance Connor | 6'2” CG | [program_tooltip program_id='2226307' first='Team' last='Loaded VA']   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/09/yohanceconnor-crop-1536x1009-1705721256.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/09/yohanceconnor-crop-1536x1009-1705721256.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2326877" /></a></figure>   Connor was the other Co-MVP and continues to show that over the next few months he'll be one of the top stock risers in the 2026 class and I fully believe he'll break into the national rankings sooner rather than later. The 6'2” combo guard has a natural gift for the game with his athleticism, but it's really the way he gets after it that separates him. He played with a consistent high motor and made plays on both ends of the floor, he showed his highlight reel finishing ability above the rim and he continues to improve as a playmaker and shot maker.   [player_tooltip player_id='1782689' first='Faron' last='Friend'] | 6'5” WG | [program_tooltip program_id='2248971' first='River' last='City Reign']   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/tempImageCmqZ4v.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/tempImageCmqZ4v.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2437049" /></a></figure>   Friend is perhaps the most under the radar prospect in the Richmond area, and he turned heads with his all-around skillset at his size that makes him so intriguing. He has a basketball frame with long arms and is a good athlete, and coming off a big sophomore year he just keeps getting better every time I see him. He showed the ability to handle in transition and create in isolation situations, he made shots from deep off the catch and he got downhill and finished above the rim and through traffic with ease.   [player_tooltip player_id='2252300' first='Darius' last='Gray'] | 6'6” C | [program_tooltip program_id='2248971' first='River' last='City Reign']   Gray's future likely isn't in basketball as he is getting recruited by high major football schools already, but he showed he can hoop with high level guys and be an impact player in doing so. At 6'6” with a wide frame Gray is an intimidating post presence, but it's his surprising quickness and ball skills that makes him such a mismatch for other teams. He showed his ability to handle the basketball and make passes on point to cutters and shooters, he switched and guarded multiple positions and he cleared out space and rebounded and finished well too.   [player_tooltip player_id='2459212' first='Jamese' last='Jordan'] | 6'10” C | Team Loaded NC   Jordan is one of the up and coming prospects in the Richmond area at Hopewell High School, and he's starting to turn potential into production as he was very impressive at the event. At 6'10” with a bulky frame, he makes an impact just by being in the game as he challenges shots and gathers rebounds with relative ease. He showed good footwork in the post and a soft touch around the rim, he played with a good motor and did the dirty work and he still has a lot of room he can improve on moving forward.   [player_tooltip player_id='1963391' first='Deshawn' last='Spellman'] | 6'6” WF | Team Loaded NC   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/Spellman-Deshawn.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/Spellman-Deshawn.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1922879" /></a></figure>   Spellman is a prospect we have watched for a while and are very impressed with, and he continues to look like he's going to have a chance to be recruited at a very high level. He's the type of player that catches your eyes immediately, as he has prototypical size and length on the wing that makes him very intriguing to the highest of levels. He shot the basketball well from deep off the catch, he put it on the deck in transition and in isolation situations and he showed his athleticism on both ends of the floor.   Torr Sorenson | 6'5” WG | Team Loaded NC   Sorenson is coming off a National Prep Championship with Western Reserve, and coming back to play against players his own age he was able to show just how good he can be moving forward. The 6'5” wing showcased a very high IQ and understanding of the game, moving well off the ball to create spacing and get open while showing good instincts defensively. He shot the ball at a very high clip from deep, he made the right play consistently and he rebounded well for his position too.

The Big Shots Richmond Jamfest took place the other weekend and there was a ton of teams from all over the east coast in attendance. Here's a look at some of the many standouts from the 16U division!