Prep Hoops Sophomore ID Camp: Breakout Names to Remember

The underclassmen talent in Texas was on full display at the Prep Hoops Freshmen Showcase and Sophomore ID Camp. Both stages gave prospects the chance to compete head-to-head, showcase their skill sets, and start building their reputations early in their high school careers. From freshmen already showing maturity beyond their years to sophomores hungry to prove they're ready for bigger opportunities, the gym was filled with energy and breakout performances. Here's a look at some of the standouts who left their mark and positioned themselves as names to track moving forward.    [player_tooltip player_id='2492745' first='Jacob' last='Thompson'] displayed his athleticism and explosiveness with highlight dunks both off the bounce and lob finishes. When attacking the lane, his upper-body strength absorbed contact, allowing him to score through traffic with ease. From beyond the arc, he was especially clutch from the corner, drilling open looks when defenders sagged off in fear of his drive. Defensively, Thompson's vertical pop and timing allowed him to contest shots effectively at the release point, making his leaping ability a factor on both ends.     This kid's game immediately jumped off the page when he blew by his defender with a decisive first step, attacking straight down the lane with one clear intention, to finish above the rim. Elevating with force, he unleashed a violent tomahawk slam over the help-side defender, a posterizing finish that sent shockwaves through the gym. The combination of burst, vertical pop, and fearless mentality on that play left scouts and players alike stunned, showcasing his ability to turn a simple drive into a statement-making highlight.     A true three-level scorer who could create offense with his back to the basket or by stretching the floor. He used his length and wingspan to score through, over, and around traffic, consistently finishing over contesting defenders. His scoring versatility extended to the perimeter, where he excelled on lift actions toward the wings for catch-and-shoot looks, setting his feet quickly and knocking them down. Just as effective spotting up in the corners, he punished defenses during drive-and-kick sequences, making him a reliable scoring threat at all times.     James proved to be a downhill scoring force who demanded multiple defenders to slow him down. He attacked with a low center of gravity, snaking and slicing through gaps in the defense, and routinely took flight off two feet with elite body control, hanging or contorting in midair to finish. His explosive takeoff from outside the paint made him a constant rim pressure threat, collapsing defenses and forcing rotations.     [player_tooltip player_id='2443352' first='Cash' last='Noday'] changed the game as an instinctive glue guy who thrived doing all the dirty work. Whether it was making sharp off-ball cuts, setting impromptu screens, or chasing down plays for blocks and contests, he impacted the game without needing the ball. He never gave up on a possession, on either end, and his defensive instincts consistently generated stops that turned into easy transition opportunities.     A timely shot-maker who could score at all three levels. He capitalized on open opportunities, consistently converting catch-and-shoot jumpers, while also showing the toughness to finish plays through contact at the rim.

The underclassmen talent in Texas was on full display at the Prep Hoops Freshmen Showcase and Sophomore ID Camp. Both stages gave prospects the chance to compete head-to-head, showcase their skill sets, and start building their reputations early in their high school careers. From freshmen already showing maturity beyond their years to sophomores hungry to prove they're ready for bigger opportunities, the gym was filled with energy and breakout performances. Here's a look at some of the standouts who left their mark and positioned themselves as names to track moving forward.