IceBreaker 2025: 2029 Impact Players 6’3 & Taller

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">There were some 2029 players with size and length who were competing at a high level, and here are a few who were 6'3 and taller and were very impactful throughout the weekend…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2826523,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/PHN-Makari-Townsend-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/PHN-Makari-Townsend-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2826523" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Makari Townsend</strong> (6'5/PF|C/2029/GA Stars Jr EYBL) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Makari.Townsend</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @Makari.townsend5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Makari is a dominant force on the inside and played that way the entire weekend. His length and rise off the floor make him extremely difficult to contend with for opponents on both ends of the floor. There is so much to like about MaKari's game at this age. He is intimidating as he alters shots and makes opponents think twice about driving. He is agile and mobile, as he moves well for a big man, and he runs the floor. He finishes at and above the rim and is a talent to keep an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2826525,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/PHN-Derek-L.-Williams-II.-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/PHN-Derek-L.-Williams-II.-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2826525" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Derek L. Williams, II.</strong> (6'5/C/2029/SKG) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: everybodyknows_shobe</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">I did not see Derek play a lot of minutes, but in the time which he did play, he showed two things that would help him be a very good role player starting out at the next level, and hopefully, he will be in a program that can help improve his overall game. He has size, which everyone always says cannot be taught, as well as a young frame upon which he can build. The two things he showed that impressed me were his ability to protect the paint with shot-blocking ability and grab rebounds at a high rate.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2826526,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/PHN-Bryan-Kakabi-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/PHN-Bryan-Kakabi-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2826526" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Bryan Kakabi</strong> (6'3/PF|C/2029/Georgia Heat Elite) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: therealbk34</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Bryan is an inside presence who is still raw in a lot of ways but shows potential. He has a good physical profile with his young build in his frame and plays a physical brand of basketball, especially on the glass. He missed a lot of bunnies while at other times finishing extremely well and strong around the rim, which points to his need to be more consistent with his opportunities at the rim. He showed a nice spin move going over his right shoulder, showing he has been working.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2826527,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/PHN-Ziva-Gomillion-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/PHN-Ziva-Gomillion-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2826527" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Ziva Gomillion</strong> (6'4/PF|C/2029/Elite Black) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Ziva is an inside presence who still has a lot of work to do in the lab. He has length and is a physically imposing presence. He plays with toughness and intensity, and his energy is contagious. He finishes well at the rim in traffic and through contact. He is an anchor on defense as he controls the paint with his ability to protect the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2826530,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/PHN-Deuce-Powell-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/PHN-Deuce-Powell-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2826530" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Deuce Powell</strong> (6'4/PF/2029/[program_tooltip program_id='2078446' first='Georgia' last='Stars']) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Deuce.x21</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Deuce came off the bench and offered interior production. He has length and moves well in the paint. He scores well around the rim, defends on the low block, contests shots at the rim, and rebounds at a high rate. He shows promising immense activity and playmaking on the inside on both ends of the floor. He has a fluid and impactful game and provides consistent play. He still has a lot to work on with his overall game, especially at expanding his game beyond the paint. However, he seems to be on a good trajectory, and I look forward to his continued growth over the next few months as he moves to the high school level.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2826532,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/PHN-Cadien-Hudson-Jr.-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/PHN-Cadien-Hudson-Jr.-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2826532" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2767540' first='Cadien' last='Hudson'], Jr.</strong> (6'4/SF/2029/[program_tooltip program_id='2078446' first='Georgia' last='Stars'] Jr EYBL)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: 5starr.cadien</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @cadienh2029</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Cadien was one of the most intriguing players I saw over the weekend. I watched almost every game he played closely, as he has all the physical tools to be a highly sought-after prospect in a few years. His size, length, mobility, and versatility leap out at you immediately. He plays with poise, has a good feel for the game, and, right now, can play every position on both ends of the floor. He is a match-up problem as he is a three-level scorer with a good IQ. While he has scoring versatility, he showed the ability to facilitate the offense. He has to continue to add weight and strength, which his dad told me he is working on. He is a player to keep an eye on.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->