GASO Fall Tour Prep School High Impact Prospects

The 2025 GASO Fall Tour Juco/Prep in Duncanville was a big event from October 17th-18th, featuring a good number of talented players and prep school teams that I watched for the first time. In this article, I'll be highlighting five high impact prospects who truly stood out to me to set the tone for the rest of the day.    Kade Speckman is a pivotal player from South Central Prep, consistently provides exceptional rim protection for the paint defense. On both ends of the court he maintains a high level of activity, actively participating in multiple possessions. Offensively, he sets excellent screens that facilitate the smooth flow of the offense. When he rolls hard off screens, he creates opportunities for himself to finish around the rim as his teammates frequently find him.     [player_tooltip player_id='2233734' first='Jordyn' last='Goodman'] is a guard for Lewisville ISchool who is a formidable offensive threat that you'd want to maintain if you're on defense. As a three-level scorer, he can score in various offensive situations with the ball in his hands. Jordyn truly shines in transition play, capitalizing on team defensive stops to push the pace. In the half court, he adeptly reads mismatches, utilizing his quick first step in pick-and-roll situations. On the ball, he demonstrates remarkable ability to create separation from multiple defenders, allowing him to shoot cleanly.     Damari Gilstrap was a standout player from Oklahoma Grind Prep who made a strong impression against Kingdom Collegiate Academy. Throughout the game he consistently contributed to the offense. When the ball was in his hands he demonstrated his exceptional pick-and-roll skills, effectively creating scoring opportunities. Damari's knack for finding his spots with the ball in his hands was evident as he hit shots from all three levels of the court. Not only did he excel in his own offensive rhythm, but he also showcased his ability to facilitate by getting teammates involved. His passing skills were sharp, delivering precise passes in transition and during the half-court settings.     Messiah Garrett was a standout player from Oklahoma Grind Prep, truly elevated his performance in the second half. He scored in bunches, effectively closing out the victory against Kingdom Collegiate Academy. Throughout the second half, Messiah demonstrated his prowess by pushing the ball in transition, creating valuable transition opportunities. His high percentage shooting consistently maintained a strong lead, serving as a reliable source of offense. Defensively, Messiah made significant contributions by getting into passing lanes, turning those opportunities into offense.     [player_tooltip player_id='2859738' first='Kaleb' last='Jackson'] was a valuable asset for Kingdom Collegiate Academy against Oklahoma Grind Prep, excelling on both ends of the court. Offensively, Kaleb is highly effective when he gets paint touches, creating his own shot opportunities or passing the ball down to his teammates. As an athletic guard, he showcased his skills with a spectacular dunk on Friday, leaving an opposing player from Oklahoma Grind Prep in the dust. Kaleb's decision-making abilities and game awareness are evident as he consistently possesses the ball and makes smart plays.

The 2025 GASO Fall Tour Juco/Prep in Duncanville was a big event from October 17th-18th, featuring a good number of talented players and prep school teams that I watched for the first time. In this article, I'll be highlighting five high impact prospects who truly stood out to me to set the tone for the rest of the day.