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2028 Prep U Showcase Standouts

2028 Prep U Showcase Standouts
Adrian Maloney Jr
Adrian Maloney Jr October 14, 2025 @ 01:25 PM
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Luca Filia
Luca Filia 6'2" | PG | 2028
OH
Xavier Jones
Xavier Jones 6'3" | SG | 2028
OH
Jayden Jordan
Jayden Jordan 5'8" | PG | 2028
OH
Maurice Hamrick Jr.
Maurice Hamrick Jr. 6'0" | PG | 2028
OH
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These players stood out in a variety of ways! From showing their athleticism to their skill set they showed they could make an impact! [player_tooltip player_id='2751440' first='Xavier' last='Jones'] at 6'5” is a threat on both ends of the floor as a 2 way player. Luca is skilled and showed his ball handling and shooting ability. Stearns showed he was a good finisher at the rim with the best of them. Jayden was a “walking bucket” he could score anywhere he wanted to on the court. Maurice is making true point guards be in style! He facilitates the game like a true point guard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2751440"],"_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-68ee958359b3c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2751440' first='Xavier' last='Jones'] stood out as the best player in attendance. At 6'5”, he scored effortlessly from all three levels and carried himself with the calmness and poise of a seasoned veteran. Simply put, he was unstoppable all day.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2830423"],"_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-68ee958359ba7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2830423' first='Luca' last='Filia'] impressed with elite ball-handling, keeping the ball on a string while attacking the rim at will. He knocked down shots from the perimeter and showed off his athleticism throughout the day.<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":"Elynn Stearns","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_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-68ee958359c51"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elynn Stearns showcased a big-time ceiling, shooting the ball with confidence and finishing strong at the rim. He dunked everything that came his way, proving to be one of the most explosive players on the floor.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2533789"],"_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-68ee958359c9f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2533789' first='Jayden' last='Jordan'] proved to be a walking bucket, scoring with ease from all areas of the floor. His ability to create his own shot and find ways to score in any situation made him a constant offensive threat.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2194464"],"_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-68ee958359ce7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Maurice Hamrick ran the show like a true point guard, facilitating at a high level and keeping his teammates involved. He also brought energy on the defensive end, being a pesky on-ball defender who set the tone for his team.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

These players stood out in a variety of ways! From showing their athleticism to their skill set they showed they could make an impact! Xavier Jones Xavier Jones Xavier Jones 6'3" | SG Westerville South | 2028 State OH at 6'5” is a threat on both ends of the floor as a 2 way player. Luca is skilled and showed his ball handling and shooting ability. Stearns showed he was a good finisher at the rim with the best of them. Jayden was a “walking bucket” he could score anywhere he wanted to on the court. Maurice is making true point guards be in style! He facilitates the game like a true point guard.

Xavier Jones

Xavier Jones

OH
SG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG
CLASS 2028
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Xavier
Jones SG
Class
2028
Height
6'3"
HS
Westerville South
|
OH
2028 Prep U Showcase Standouts
Xavier Jones stood out as the best player in attendance. At 6’5”, he scored effortlessly from all three...
Written by Adrian Maloney Jr
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Xavier Jones

State: Ohio
School: Westerville South
Club: NOVA Village
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Luca Filia

Luca Filia

OH
PG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS PG
CLASS 2028
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Luca
Filia PG
Class
2028
Height
6'2"
HS
Olentangy Berlin Hig
|
OH
2028 Prep U Showcase Standouts
Luca Filia impressed with elite ball-handling, keeping the ball on a string while attacking the rim at will....
Written by Adrian Maloney Jr
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Luca Filia

State: Ohio
School: Olentangy Berlin Hig
Club: NOVA Village
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Elynn Stearns

Elynn Stearns

POS N/A
CLASS 2028

Elynn Stearns

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Jayden Jordan

Jayden Jordan

OH
PG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS PG
CLASS 2028
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Jayden
Jordan PG
Class
2028
Height
5'8"
HS
Groveport Madison HS
|
OH
2028 Prep U Showcase Standouts
Jayden Jordan proved to be a walking bucket, scoring with ease from all areas of the floor. His...
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Jayden Jordan

State: Ohio
School: Groveport Madison HS
Club: NOVA Village
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Maurice Hamrick Jr.

Maurice Hamrick Jr.

OH
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2028
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Maurice
Hamrick Jr. PG
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
HS
Columbus Walnut Ridge
|
OH
2028 Prep U Showcase Standouts
Maurice Hamrick ran the show like a true point guard, facilitating at a high level and keeping his...
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State: Ohio
School: Columbus Walnut Ridge
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