Eye Catchers: The Intro powered by NXTUPHOOPS x EHA

<!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p><strong>St. Bernard's High School | Southern, Calif.| March 29</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p>The atmosphere inside <strong>St. Bernard's High School</strong> was electric on Saturday, as <strong>"The Intro</strong>" powered by <strong>NXTUPHOOPS x Elite Hoops Association (EHA)</strong>, delivered a full slate of competitive packed games that put under-the-radar talent front and center. While the event featured some of the region's premier grassroots programs, the true story unfolded in the discovery of <strong>emerging prospects from the 2027 to 2029 classes</strong>—young athletes hungry to break through and earn recognition in a crowded AAU landscape.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p>In a setting crowded with scouts and key figures in AAU basketball, these&nbsp;hidden gems&nbsp;didn't just attend—they stood out. From impressive displays of skill to high-energy hustle plays, these players seized the spotlight and made a lasting impression. This article focuses on the <strong>top "Eye Catchers" from Saturday's games at St. Bernard's</strong>, spotlighting the young names that grassroots evaluators should begin circling now.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p>(**In no specific order)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Wellington Barros | Combo | So Cal Academy | 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Originally from Angola-Africa, 6ft 3inch Wellington exhibited impressive athleticism from the beginning, showing aggression when attacking the rim. With a young frame that has potential for growth, he demonstrated his scoring ability in multiple ways during competition. He was very active on the boards on both ends of the court and was able to score easily in transition. He made unselfish plays, proving to be a three-level scorer with significant potential for improvement in his overall game. He is definitely one to keep an eye on this spring and summer on a national scale.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Pedro Villanueva | Wing | So Cal Academy | 2027 </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-foot-6-inch-tall foreign athlete showcased his skills on both ends of the court, demonstrating a strong work ethic and making a significant impact on his team. He plays a slasher-style game, aggressively attacking the rim, and possesses underrated dribbling skills that allow him to create separation from defenders. He is a solid man-to-man defender and has a team-oriented mentality when it comes to providing help on defense. This is another new name to keep an eye on this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Daishawn Chambers | Guard | Cali Gold Adidas | 2028 </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Daishawn is a dynamic lead guard with a playmaker mentality. He can score when his team needs him and frequently gets high-volume touches in the paint during half-court situations. He excels at pushing the ball up the court in transition and knows when to pass the ball to create a transition attack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kashus Perona | Guard | Cali Gold Adidas | 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kashus has a wiry frame and a solid IQ with upside. One of his standout strengths is his ability to create assists, which stems from his court IQ and awareness. His confidence is evident when he plays off the ball and on the perimeter, as he takes quality shots and makes the right decisions off the dribble. Played solid when in transition versus on-ball pressure. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Landon Mcmorris | Guard | Cali Gold Adidas | 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Landon is a strong-willed and agile guard who excels at breaking down his opponents in one-on-one situations and pick-and-roll scenarios. He possesses solid court vision, always keeping his head up and aware of his surroundings, which allows him to create a good number of paint touches for a guard. Defensively, he is known for being a pesky defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Quinten Graham | Wing | Cali Gold Adidas | 2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Standing at 6'3" with a long and rangy frame that shows potential due to his length, his skill level is still quite raw and developing. However, he showed promising flashes while playing at a higher level. His passing skills in transition were solid, and he has shown the ability to create separation on the perimeter with his dribbling, allowing him to drive to the rim and get his shots off. It is evident that he has been working diligently on his skill set. He is definitely someone to keep an eye on in the future, as he will be enrolling at St. Anthony's High School.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Carter Johnson | Forward | Elev8 Elite 16s | 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carter, at 6'6", has a strong and well-built physique. He moves quickly across the court and knows how to position himself effectively. His aggressive style of play influences both offensive and defensive aspects of the game. He protects the paint with his size and length and demonstrates active hands-on defense. When driving to the basket, he understands how to draw fouls and can play through contact. Additionally, his youthful appearance suggests that he still has room to grow and improve. Carter attends Rancho Cucamonga High School.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jeremiah Agbahowe | Wing | Elev8 Elite 16s | 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6'5" wing player who moves like a guard, both with the ball and off the ball, showcases a high-energy, slasher-style game. He plays hard on both ends of the court and is a tenacious athlete with room to grow with his skill set. With solid basketball IQ both with and without the ball, he knows how to get open to create scoring opportunities for himself. He is definitely an athlete to watch this summer. He attends St. Bernard's High School.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Joey Velasquez is a West Coast scout and evaluator for prephoops.com. He can be reached at Exposure@youthproelite.org Don't forget to follow him on X: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/ronmflores">@</a>Hoopswhisperer </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->