2026 Prospects Who Helped Themselves in June (1/2)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the first live period weekend behind us, a plethora of prospects showed out in front of college coaches and scouts. So not only did they build momentum for themselves and their teams, they also built momentum in their recruitments. Here are six of note:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1888851' first='Kobe' last='Bazemore'] | 6'0 G 2026 Upper Dublin </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Having hit another growth spurt and gotten more explosive, Bazemore looks ready to lead the team in a different way as a senior. As a junior, he was the defensive stopper and table setter who elevated the Cardinals to their best season in school history. His ability to get two feet into the paint as a facilitator and scorer, while still being disruptive on defense shined this month. He's also getting more comfortable pulling up from deep. So Bazemore is an all-around more dangerous prospect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2365472' first='Mark' last='Brown'] | 6'8 F 2026 Salesianum </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Despite being an intriguing prospect a year ago, Brown was unable to materialized into an impact player for Sallies. But between grassroots events and the June live period, he seems to be turning the corner. Brown is confidently catching the ball above the rim for dunks and behind the arc for threes. He's more active and sturdy on defense too. There's still a lot of time between now and the high school season, but he's finally putting all of his talent and physical tools together. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2876996' first='Wydeek' last='Collier'] | 6'7 F 2026 Concord </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Returning to his local school from Neumann-Goretti, it didn't take long for Collier to stand out on the basketball court. The jumbo edge rusher is committed to Rutgers and on track to enroll in January. But if he was determined to hoop, would comfortably be one of the top 3 prospects in the First State. As a forward, Collier is physically dominant in the paint, on both ends. He's able to read and react as a shot-blocker and putback machine on defense. Collier may not hoopin for a long time, but it's certain to be a good time. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2121579' first='Brian' last='Donahue'] | 6'4 G 2026 Archbishop Wood </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A deadeye shooter, Donahue has steadily progressed from being a simple floor spacer for the Vikings. Sophomore and early junior years, he primarily spotted up around the arc for catch-and-shoot threes. From then on, he's branched out into a triple threat on the wing, moving the ball well and putting it on the deck when necessary. Donahue is diversifying his shooting as well, able to shoot on the move. His complimentary skillset makes him a gem for a small college or a diamond in the rough for a slightly bigger program. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2375192' first='Kameron' last='Jackson-Dickson'] | 6'1 G 2026 Dover </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jackson-Dickson was one of the the few guard-sized players on a team full of wings and forwards. The Senators made their second consecutive appearance in the state title game with him as a primary ball-handler and one of their better shooters. As a creator, he's improving at creating advantages instead of just exploiting them. KJD could already effectivly process what was in front of him, but now he's beginning to make things happen based on what he sees. He and the Senators are better for it. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2773627' first='Ayinde' last='McLendon'] | 6'2 G 2026 Tatnall </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McLendon led the team in assists and was second in scoring as the Hornets navigated the first year of Coach Collins's tenure. In their five out system, his shotmaking and playmaking were essential to Hornets doubling their wins from the previous season. So the live period afforded him the chance to showcase his talent and refined skill on a bigger stage. With a solid frame and a game that continues to get better, McLendon will be front and center for a team that will be scary in December</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->