IceBreaker 2025 Top 2029 Talent

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The IceBreaker Invitational has been a staple in grassroots basketball and marks the start of the grassroots season for many programs. Here are a few talented 2029 players who have caught my eye so far at this year's tourney…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2825228,"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-Michael-Johnson-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/PHN-Michael-Johnson-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2825228" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Michael Johnson</strong> (5'7/PG/2029/Georgia Heat Elite) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: michael_johnson.1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @Michael_J112</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Michael is a small lead guard who has a budding PG IQ. He plays at a nice pace and does a good job balancing scoring and facilitating. He is a multi-level scoring threat who keeps pressure on the defense by creating his own offense as well as offense for his teammates. He is a crafty and heady young talent who can attack going either direction and thrives off quick changes of direction and crafty changes of pace. What set Michael apart was his skill set, feel, vision, and passing ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2825229,"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-Cameron-Knaff-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/PHN-Cameron-Knaff-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2825229" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Cameron Knaff</strong> (6'3/G|F/2029/Team Different)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: C5mknaff &amp; C2mknaff</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @C5meronknaff</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">There is a lot of versatility when it comes to Cameron's game. He has positional size and length, which both help him make an impact on both ends of the floor. He has plenty of upside to develop on both ends of the floor. His play off the dribble is promising and effective, and he showed glimpses of playmaking for others with good vision and passing. Defensively, he can switch between guarding some fours as well as wings and guards. I spoke with his coach, and he said when Cam learns to play with consistency and play the caliber ball in which he is capable, then he is going to be a really good player. There is a lot of potential surrounding his game, and he is a player to keep an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2825230,"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-Anthony-Moreno-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/PHN-Anthony-Moreno-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2825230" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Anthony Moreno</strong> (5'8/PG/2029/[program_tooltip program_id='2078446' first='Georgia' last='Stars']) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Anthony_moreno_3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @Antwitdashifts3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Anthony was hands down the best point guard I saw on day two. He has a tight and controlled handle and has a good understanding of running his squad. He can easily blow by defenders and get into the paint, and he makes good decisions in tight windows. He is really good at pushing the ball up the floor and keeping defenses on their heels. He is unselfish and looks to get others involved, as he is a good passer and playmaker. He also showed his ability to knock down the trey ball.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2825231,"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-Zacharias-Porter-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/PHN-Zacharias-Porter-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2825231" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Zacharias Porter</strong> (5'8/CG/2029/Elite Black) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: babyz2shifty</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Zacharias is listed as a combo guard, but he can be seen as a lead guard who can create his own offense while orchestrating the offense. He showed that he can get shots when wants and that his calling card is his ability to score off the dribble. He has good court vision, as he sees the floor exceptionally well while driving to score. Unless he has a growth spurt in the near future, focusing more on his point guard skills will be key to his play at the next level.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2825232,"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-Dominic-Phillips-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/PHN-Dominic-Phillips-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2825232" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2913439' first='Dominic' last='Phillips']</strong> (6'1/G|F/2029/SKG) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: @domgetbuckets10</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Dominic is a versatile athlete who impacts both ends of the floor. He handled the lead guard responsibilities, was the primary bucket-getter on offense, and defensively defended the 1-4 in the game I saw him compete today. He is agile and showed an efficient scoring prowess. He is a smooth athlete who never appeared rushed, and his play oozes with budding ball skills, positional size, and an innate feel for the game. I liked his tenacity as he hustled on both ends, played with a lot of intensity, and made winning plays on both ends of the floor. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2825233,"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-Camden-White-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/PHN-Camden-White-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2825233" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Camden White</strong> (6'1/Wing/2029/Carolina Raptors) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Camden.White0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @Camden_white11</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Camden was in attack mode from the jump. He looks to get downhill and to the cup. He was putting constant pressure on the rim and did a really good job at playing with two feet in the paint. He did a good job moving without the ball and rebounding his position. He is a good teammate as he encouraged teammates vocally and was almost always the first to help a teammate off the floor.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2825234,"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-Brailen-Sims-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/PHN-Brailen-Sims-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2825234" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Brailen Sims </strong>(5'11/PF|C/2029/Southern Dream) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: livinlikebray_</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Brailen is a young talent under 6'0 who has to play on the inside for his team. He is undersized but plays with a lot of energy and effort. He competes on both ends of the floor and has a knack for scoring in the paint. As he continues his journey, he will have to learn how to channel his emotions when something may not go his way. He allowed the physical play to get to him at one point in the game and had a vocal outburst. On the court, he needs to continue working on expanding his game to the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->