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Stars Shine at Freshman Showcase

Stars Shine at Freshman Showcase
Scott Burgess
Scott Burgess September 11, 2025 @ 09:00 AM
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Dakari Nesbitt
Dakari Nesbitt 5'9" | PG | 2029
IL
Kaden McClellan
Kaden McClellan 5'8" | PG | 2029
IL
Travis Jamison
Travis Jamison 6'5" | PG | 2029
IL
Dajuan Brown
Dajuan Brown 6'1" | PG | 2029
IL
Kumasi Jones Jr
Kumasi Jones Jr 5'7" | PG | 2028
IL
Evan Lemons
Evan Lemons 6'4" | SG/PG | 2029
IL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The stars came to show out at the Prep Hoops Freshman Showcase!  Here were some of the ones that caught our attention!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2886496"],"_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-68b71db4c8a61"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Whitney Young is looking for its next star and Jamison might be just that!  He is a 6'4” combo guard that can light up the nets.  Silky smooth ball handler that can create off the bounce with an effortless handle.  Won on straight line takes and made regular trips to the charity stripe.  Has legit range on his shot as he was pouring them in from three at a high clip.  Has some solid passing instincts in his game as well especially in an up and down game. Expect him to be a day 1 contributor for the Dolphins. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2369925"],"_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-68b71db4c8acc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lemons was one of the breakout players at the event.  The lengthy and athletic 6'2” guard plays taller than his height with his size and strength.  Mixed in drives off shot fakes on a regular basis, but can also shoot it at a super high level from the perimeter.  He poured in mid-range jumpers and a handful of threes in the 5 on 5 game that we saw.  Can really shoot the basketball!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2862587"],"_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-68b71db4c8b14"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brown is a 6'1” scoring combo guard that has a bright future.  He has a strong build and can really shoot the basketball from deep.  Like what he brought as a perimeter shot maker that also brights toughness and solid athleticism to the table.  Expect him to be a starter day 1 for Bradley Bourbonnais.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2947687"],"_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-68b71db4c8b56"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nesbitt is a smaller scoring guard that might be the best pure shot maker in the draft.  He takes and makes difficult threes on a regular basis.  Poured four of them in the game we saw.  Burst to the rim and pushes with his speed.  Shows quickness off the bounce changing gears in a split second.  Finishes well through contact.  Flashy passer and rebounds well for his size.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2918202"],"_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-68b71db4c8bc7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McClellan is one of the Bloom trio of guards coming in.  He is a 5'8” point guard is a well-rounded guard that can score and dish.  Works well as a pick/roll passer, passes off live dribbles, and can consistently get in the lane for runners with a quick first step.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2395566"],"_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-68b71db4c8c0f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McClellan is one of the Bloom trio of guards coming in.  He is a 5'8” point guard is a well-rounded guard that can score and dish.  Works well as a pick/roll passer, passes off live dribbles, and can consistently get in the lane for runners with a quick first step.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The stars came to show out at the Prep Hoops Freshman Showcase!  Here were some of the ones that caught our attention!

Travis Jamison

Travis Jamison

IL
PG
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS PG
CLASS 2029
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Travis
Jamison PG
Class
2029
Height
6'5"
HS
Whitney Young
|
IL
Stars Shine at Freshman Showcase
Whitney Young is looking for its next star and Jamison might be just that!  He is a 6’4”...
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Travis Jamison

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State: Illinois
School: Whitney Young
Club: Meanstreets
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Evan Lemons

Evan Lemons

IL
SG/PG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG/PG
CLASS 2029
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Evan
Lemons SG/PG
Class
2029
Height
6'4"
HS
St. Laurence
|
IL
Stars Shine at Freshman Showcase
Lemons was one of the breakout players at the event.  The lengthy and athletic 6’2” guard plays taller...
Written by Scott Burgess
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Evan Lemons

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State: Illinois
School: St. Laurence
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Dajuan Brown

Dajuan Brown

IL
PG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG
CLASS 2029
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Dajuan
Brown PG
Class
2029
Height
6'1"
HS
Bradley-Bourbonnais
|
IL
Stars Shine at Freshman Showcase
Brown is a 6’1” scoring combo guard that has a bright future.  He has a strong build and...
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Dajuan Brown

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State: Illinois
School: Bradley-Bourbonnais
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Highlights

Dakari Nesbitt

Dakari Nesbitt

IL
PG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS PG
CLASS 2029
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Dakari
Nesbitt PG
Class
2029
Height
5'9"
HS
Thornton
|
IL
Stars Shine at Freshman Showcase
Nesbitt is a smaller scoring guard that might be the best pure shot maker in the draft.  He...
Written by Scott Burgess
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Dakari Nesbitt

State: Illinois
School: Thornton
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Kaden McClellan

Kaden McClellan

IL
PG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS PG
CLASS 2029
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Kaden
McClellan PG
Class
2029
Height
5'8"
HS
Bloom
|
IL
Stars Shine at Freshman Showcase
McClellan is one of the Bloom trio of guards coming in.  He is a 5’8” point guard is...
Written by Scott Burgess
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Kaden McClellan

Instagram
State: Illinois
School: Bloom
Club: Mac Irvin Fire
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Kumasi Jones Jr

Kumasi Jones Jr

HEIGHT 5'7"
POS PG
CLASS 2028
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Kumasi
Jones Jr PG
Class
2028
Height
5'7"
IL
Stars Shine at Freshman Showcase
McClellan is one of the Bloom trio of guards coming in.  He is a 5’8” point guard is...
Written by Scott Burgess
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Kumasi Jones Jr

State: Illinois
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