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July 20, 2025 @ 02:25 PM
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Brayden Jones
Brayden Jones 6'7" | PF | 2026
New E
Micah Gordon
Micah Gordon 6'0" | PG | 2027
OH
Najai Hines
Najai Hines 6'9" | C | 2025
NJ
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some players that star in their role and have winning attributes.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1889492"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-687d42a391119"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hines is a big, physical presence in the paint who anchors the defense. He rebounds at a high level, consistently securing boards on both ends. His size and strength allow him to contest shots and alter opponents' finishes around the rim. Offensively, he provides toughness inside and creates second-chance opportunities with his effort.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Gabriel Hornberger","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025 ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77248","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"The Peddie School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='2078615' first='NY' last='Rens']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-687d42a391238"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hornberger is a reliable 3-and-D player who consistently knocks down open shots from the perimeter. He takes pride in defending multiple positions and making life difficult for opposing scorers. Offensively, he values possessions and rarely turns the ball over. His combination of smart decision-making and floor spacing makes him a key piece on both ends.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2553710"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-687d42a3912b8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jones is a strong interior presence who protects the paint and anchors the defense. He rebounds effectively, securing boards and limiting second-chance opportunities for opponents. Offensively, he finishes well around the basket and consistently scores on the inside. His physicality and toughness make him a constant factor in the post on both ends of the floor.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Anthony Penado","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'5u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77247","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"South Shore","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-687d42a3913a4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Penado is a big guard who uses his size and strength to get to the basket and finish through contact. He plays with a smooth, controlled pace that keeps defenders off balance. His ability to create off the dribble and get downhill makes him a tough cover. With his tools and feel for the game, he has nice long-term upside.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2344521"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-687d42a391421"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gordon is a smooth initiator who runs the offense with poise and confidence. He has a high basketball IQ, consistently making the right reads and setting up his teammates. While he excels as a playmaker, he can also score when needed, showing touch from mid-range and the ability to finish at the rim. His balance of scoring and facilitating makes him a valuable lead guard.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Here are some players that star in their role and have winning attributes.

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Najai Hines

Najai Hines

NJ
C
HEIGHT 6'9"
POS C
CLASS 2025
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Najai Hines

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State: New Jersey
School: Plainfield

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Hines is a big, physical presence in the paint who anchors the defense. He rebounds at a high level, consistently securing boards on both ends. His size and strength allow him to contest shots and alter opponents' finishes around the…

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Gabriel Hornberger

Gabriel Hornberger

HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG
CLASS 2025

Gabriel Hornberger

School: The Peddie School

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Hornberger is a reliable 3-and-D player who consistently knocks down open shots from the perimeter. He takes pride in defending multiple positions and making life difficult for opposing scorers. Offensively, he values possessions and rarely turns the ball over. His…

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Brayden Jones

Brayden Jones

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PF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Brayden Jones

State: New England
School: Brewster Academy
Club: City Rocks EYBL

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Jones is a strong interior presence who protects the paint and anchors the defense. He rebounds effectively, securing boards and limiting second-chance opportunities for opponents. Offensively, he finishes well around the basket and consistently scores on the inside. His physicality…

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Anthony Penado

Anthony Penado

HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2027

Anthony Penado

School: South Shore

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Penado is a big guard who uses his size and strength to get to the basket and finish through contact. He plays with a smooth, controlled pace that keeps defenders off balance. His ability to create off the dribble and…

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Micah Gordon

Micah Gordon

OH
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Micah Gordon

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State: Ohio
School: Spire Institute
Club: PSA Cardinals

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Gordon is a smooth initiator who runs the offense with poise and confidence. He has a high basketball IQ, consistently making the right reads and setting up his teammates. While he excels as a playmaker, he can also score when…

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