PHMileHighMadness 2029 Prospects Soaring Up The Rankings

The Class of 2029 made a statement at Mile High Madness, while proving that some names deserve to be in the conversation now and going forward. These rising talents showed up when the lights were brightest making it clear they're players to watch as the spotlight gets brighter.    Skewes showcased his versatility in a big way last weekend, dominating across both the 14U and 15U levels. His combination of size and length made him a clear mismatch on both ends of the floor. He controlled the glass, altered shots with his timing and rim protection, and was a consistent presence in transition. Skews was running the floor with purpose and finishing plays. Offensively he was a true three level threat, knocking down shots from deep, hitting mid range looks, and finishing inside. His ability to impact the game in so many ways made him one of the most complete performers of the weekend     Mitchell put together a strong all around performance over the weekend, making his presence felt in multiple facets of the game. He rebounded at a high level, showing toughness on the glass and a willingness to battle inside. With the ball in his hands, he was confident and controlled, pushing the pace in transition and creating opportunities off the dribble. He consistently finished at the rim through contact, using his body well and showing touch around the basket. Mitchell's blend of physicality and skill made him a key contributor throughout the event     Covington delivered a poised and polished performance over the weekend, operating as a true floor general for his squad. His tight handles allowed him to navigate pressure and control the tempo, while his ability to knock down mid range jumpers and stretch the floor as a shooter kept defenses honest. What set him apart was his off ball movement, he was constantly finding pockets of space and staying engaged in the flow of the offense. He showed excellent vision, routinely finding open teammates and making the right reads. Covington's leadership and all around guard play were instrumental in his team's success     Wiles made his mark this weekend with his shooting and nonstop motor. He showed deep range and confidence from beyond the arc, consistently knocking down threes and stretching the defense. Beyond his shooting ability, he played with great energy always hustling back on defense and never taking a play off. In transition he was aggressive and decisive, attacking the rim with purpose and finishing through traffic. Wiles' combination of scoring threat and high effort play made him a standout on both ends of the floor     Bess put together a well rounded and impactful weekend, showcasing his ability to contribute in multiple areas. He was active on the glass, consistently securing rebounds and doing the dirty work with solid box outs. He ran the floor hard in transition, putting himself in position for easy scoring opportunities. Offensively he was effective both in the post and beyond the arc. He scored with touch around the basket and confidently stepped out to knock down the three. Bess's blend of size, mobility, and scoring range made him a tough matchup throughout the weekend

The Class of 2029 made a statement at Mile High Madness, while proving that some names deserve to be in the conversation now and going forward. These rising talents showed up when the lights were brightest making it clear they're players to watch as the spotlight gets brighter.