Next Generation 2029 Eye Catchers

I had the opportunity to watch Jaxon Perez get on the court and showcase his skills. As a guard, he shows an exceptional ability to play on and off the ball. He doesn't have to dominate the ball to be impactful on the offensive end, and he gets to his spots with few dribbles. He has an above-average ability to hit difficult shots—one of the few kids that understood and showcased a midrange game. He is a clear, vocal leader on both sides of the court and a coach's echo to his teammates. Perez is very active on defense and willing to pick up full court, turn, and pressure his man.     Brode Hensley has demonstrated that he should be included in the discussion about the next generation of talent in Florida. His energy on both sides of the court makes it difficult to keep him off the court. He effectively moves into open space on offense, creating numerous scoring opportunities for himself. On defense, he takes on the challenge of guarding the opposing team's best player. He is strong enough to absorb contact and agile enough to keep up with guards. If he can maintain his activity level and drive to succeed, he has a very promising future ahead.     Mr. Brown is a uniquely talented young player with a combination of athleticism and skill that makes him a difficult cover. He possesses a slasher's body type and playing style while also being a sneaky perimeter shooter. He knows how to find his spots on the court and positively impacts many aspects of the stat sheet. He is a great open-court defender, which in today's age is extremely rare.     Sanders is an intriguing young lead guard. He impressed me with his shot selection and the simplicity and effectiveness of his game. He has two primary scoring options that he relies on. As a good outside shooter, he uses the threat of his shot and a quick first step to get past his initial defender and into the paint. Once he's in the paint, he looks for quick floater options or kick-outs to teammates. Defensively, he gets his fair share of deflections and demonstrates good anticipation and court awareness. His ability to quickly transition from offense to defense leads to solid playmaking opportunities on both ends of the court.     I have seen Brown three times in the last twelve months, and to his credit, he has shown improvements each time. He plays at his own pace and has a unique ability to see the floor differently than his peers. Brown is well-rounded in several aspects of the game. He has a solid jumper, solid ball-handling skills, solid passing, and solid defense. While he may not excel at any one particular skill, he can provide whatever a team needs. He is capable of playing both on and off the ball and can effectively guard his position. Additionally, he is a good help defender, extremely coachable, and excels at court awareness. Having already participated in some high school games as an eighth grader, he has the potential for continued development and may become one of the best players in his class.