Andrew Baxley’s Film Room: 2026s Part 3

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>USE CODE “baxley30” FOR 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY SUBSCRIPTION</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>My annual Film Room series is back for another year! There were over 50 Players who submitted High School, Grassroots, or Camp Highlights for review and all will be featured in an article on Prep Hoops. Check out my thoughts on the third group of 2026s and watch their film in the post from @AndrewBaxleySC on X (Twitter): </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1486212"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66ce5b2f0fbde"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 3rd and final 2026s article in my Film Room series begins with a Top 10 player, [player_tooltip player_id='1486212' first='Mikey' last='Williams Jr']. Mikey is a two sport-star at Greer High School and was a standout this Grassroots Season with Future Kings. He puts a lot of pressure on opposing defense with his combination of speed, scoring, and fascinating, almost always keeping his matchup off-balance. Williams is a strong finisher through contact around the rim and also showed a good stroke from the outside including an impressive stepback three multiple times. One of my favorite [player_tooltip player_id='1486212' first='Mikey' last='Williams Jr'] attributes is his competitiveness game in, game out, and he showed that edge in this highlight reel from a Big Shots event this Summer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1692174"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66ce5b2f0fc7b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dyllan is one of the Top Shooting Guards in the 2026 Class and has highlight tape to back it up. He is a confident scorer who is efficient from all three levels of the floor and adds a handle and some athleticism too. Harris is aggressive with the ball in his hands and knows how to find space in the lane to finish around rim protectors, get to his spots in the mid-range, or connect from behind the arc. Another skill that stood out was his ability as a pick-and-roll ball-handler with a tendency to reject the screen and take the ball right to the cup. His scoring was important for his Grassroots Team, Future Kings, and projects as a key piece for Spartanburg High School this winter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1711395"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66ce5b2f0fcf5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Carter started the Spring with Pasadena Stars before moving to [program_tooltip program_id='2163938' first='Next' last='Level Elite'] after the Scholastic Period and was a standout in multiple early-season events. He has good size, a strong frame, and a high motor that runs on both ends of the floor. Bears can finish with either hand close to the rim in a few different scenarios including on the offensive glass, as a screener in the pick-and-roll, from the dunker spot, and with his back to the basket. Carter does more than just finish around the basket: he has very good instincts as a rebounder, as a rim protector, and with passes out of the post. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1807305"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66ce5b2f0fd6d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">David had a very solid July with [program_tooltip program_id='2415221' first='Upward' last='Stars Upstate'] and submitted some film from the AAU Season for review. He is a wing with good size and a history of winning with 2 State Championships in 2 Seasons on Varsity. Although he is an excellent shooter, Dixon does much more to help his team be successful. David has good instincts and works hard on the offensive glass, runs the floor in transition either to the basket for layups or to the corners for threes, and has a feel for when to make the extra pass. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2467003"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66ce5b2f0fde0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ream had a couple of solid events this Summer with Southside Christian and Carolina Hoopzters and posted his AAU highlights for the site. Listed at 6'4", Spencer has good positional size and length for a wing. He is skilled in taking defenders off the dribble and pulling up in the mid-range or finding a teammate. Spencer is also a very good perimeter shooter and will use his length to make plays on the defensive end. I would've liked to see a little more scoring at the rim through contact from Ream, but I think that is an area that will improve as he becomes stronger and grows into his full frame. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Ja'Courien Miller","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77244","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"High Point Academy","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"BBB","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66ce5b2f0fee7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I have seen Miller before in person, but I was particularly impressed by his highlight tape upon review. He has very good feet when attacking the basket using a combination of spin moves, euro steps, and step-throughs to his advantage. He also showed a good handle and some speed with the ball in his hands on the way to the rim. Most of Ja'Courien's scoring came in the paint, but he did show some consistency from three and especially from deep range. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2024 Prep Hoops Carolinas The Expo and Freshman Showcase are fast approaching! They will be held Saturday, September 8th, in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and are a great opportunity to compete against the best prospects in the Carolinas and earn exposure in front of Prep Hoops Scouts! Use code “BaxleyHoops2024” for $10 off your registration fee today!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->