Who’s Got Next? PeachState25 Middle School Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Continuing my #PeachState25 coverage, here is a look at more of the young standouts who caught my eye with their talent, effort, and upside…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2915417,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/PHN-Benjamin-Wal-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/PHN-Benjamin-Wal-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2915417" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Benjamin Wal</strong> (6'4/PG/2030/[program_tooltip program_id='2076562' first='Alabama' last='Fusion']) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Benjamin5ive / AlabamaFusion2030</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Benjamin is a long, fluid guard whose budding skill set combined with his size creates serious mismatch problems at this stage of his game. He creates off the bounce, scores in a variety of ways, and sets up teammates. His floor game continues to develop, as he plays with poise, distributes the rock well, and shows a willingness to involve others. Benjamin's blend of length, feel, and scoring instincts makes him a name to track in the 2030 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2915418,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/PHN-Ethan-Mwiseneza-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/PHN-Ethan-Mwiseneza-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2915418" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Ethan Mwiseneza</strong> (6'4/SF/2029/ADG Hoopz Elite) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: ethan.hoops2029 / adghoopzelite_ua</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Ethan is a versatile wing with good size and tools for his grade. He showed the ability to initiate offense, make plays off the bounce, and operate both inside and on the perimeter. On the defensive end, he used his length well to contest shots and alter finishes. His two-way versatility and emerging skill set suggest he is just scratching the surface of his long-term potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2915419,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/PHN-Stewart-Goka-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/PHN-Stewart-Goka-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2915419" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Stewart Colton Goka</strong> (5'10/G|F/2030/AE5 Coastal Bulls) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: ColtonGoka</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Stewart impressed with his versatility and high basketball IQ. He played extended minutes at the lead guard spot, displaying a strong feel for the game and growing confidence in his ability to run the offense. He attacked the lane effectively and showed budding vision as a passer. As his frame fills out and he continues to develop as a ball handler and decision-maker, he projects as a reliable floor general with two-way upside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2915420,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/PHN-Kashawn-Lawson-Jr.-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/PHN-Kashawn-Lawson-Jr.-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2915420" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Kashawn Lawson, Jr.</strong> (5'7/SF/2031/Georgia Pride 2031) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: 1Luh.kay / Ga.pride.aau</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Kashawn made his presence felt with nonstop hustle and high-energy plays. He is a budding two-way guard, who consistently made plays off the bounce and attacked gaps in the defense. What stood out most was his decision-making, knowing when to create for himself or kick to open teammates. His tenacity and developing offensive polish make him a fun watch with long-term upside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2915421,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/PHN-Chase-Hodge-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/PHN-Chase-Hodge-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2915421" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Chase Hodge</strong> (6'0/CG/2029/All Ohio) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: ihoop_ceh / Allohiograssroots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @Chase Hodge / @AllOhioBasketball </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Chase is a young talent with tons of potential. He is a downhill attacker with three-level scoring ability, is consistently able to collapse defenses and finish through contact and make plays for teammates. He has quick-twitch mobility off the bounce, plays with a relentless motor, and impacts the game in multiple ways. Whether he is pushing the pace in transition, creating open looks with his shiftiness, shooting the trey ball, making tough shots, or breaking defenders down off the bounce, Chase constantly keeps defenders off balance as one of the best emerging playmakers I saw.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2915422,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/PHN-Jayden-Hughes-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/PHN-Jayden-Hughes-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2915422" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Jayden Hughes</strong> (6'1/PF/2029/Southern Dream) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Angry3all / _southerndream</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Jayden had a breakout performance, bringing energy, effort, and a physical presence when out on the floor. He attacked off the bounce, finished consistently at the rim, and ran the floor with purpose. His motor helped separate him from the pack. Defensively, Jayden contested shots inside and moved well enough to guard on the perimeter. With his size, athleticism, and developing skill set, Jayden projects as a player who can dominate both ends of the court as he continues to grow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->