Scholastic Series Quinnite Invitational: Top Glue Guys

The Scholastic Series Quinnite Invitational brought together some of the region's most competitive prep and high school programs, creating a high-level preseason environment. From emerging underclassmen making their presence felt to upperclassmen sharpening their roles for the upcoming season, the event offered a clear look at who's trending upward.    [player_tooltip player_id='2634958' first='Josiah' last='Rose'] continues to show why he's one of the top underclassmen in the country. Rose displayed all-around skills to go along with his ability to catch and shoot out of dribble-handoff actions, quickly rising the moment defenders go under or sit below the perimeter. After beating closeouts, he displayed a deadly one-dribble floater off two feet that hit nothing but net with soft, controlled touch. The putback dunk has also become a frequent occurrence, as he sheds box outs and crashes the boards with dominant intensity. His second-jump explosion and timing allow him to elevate before his matchup even leaves the ground.     Solomon Bradshaw is a true pass-first point guard in a shoot-first era. He was amazing at setting teammates up and getting everyone involved, especially early on, dropping dimes to every cut, mismatch, and open three-point opportunity he recognized. Possession after possession, if he saw his big establish deep position, Bradshaw fed them immediately, setting a physical tone for their offense and rewarding active teammates. Bradshaw controls pace, probes with patience, and elevates the overall rhythm of the unit.     [player_tooltip player_id='2428188' first='Chase' last='Hill']'s high-post seals and off-ball screens, especially around the elbows, consistently opened driving lanes for his point guard and created perimeter opportunities for his off-guard. From the top of the key, Chase shows the ability to pop out, put the ball on the floor, and get to his mid-range spots, showcasing real offensive versatility. Hill plays within structure but also adds value as a connector, setting up actions with his screening angles, body positioning, and ability to flow into short-roll reads or second-chance opportunities.     [player_tooltip player_id='2454453' first='Jaden' last='Flemons'] showed great ball control under defensive pressure the full length of the court, never allowing himself to be trapped or rushed. He controlled tempo, orchestrated the offense with poise, surveyed the floor, and consistently set teammates up. The moment he was off the ball, he scored within the flow of the game, knocking down timely jumpers and attacking off the catch as the defense rotated. Converting layups off balance or from tough angles came easy to him, he could hang, contort, or switch hands midair while absorbing contact. His finishing package and composure were advanced even for the next level.     High level defensive guard with quick hands, impeccable timing, and exceptional lateral quickness. solid frame and muscle mass, he used his strength and physicality to defend multiple positions, from quick guards to larger wings. [player_tooltip player_id='2887063' first='Kayden' last='Johnson']'s ability to absorb contact allows him to fight through screens and body up against stronger opponents without losing his defensive stance. [player_tooltip player_id='2887063' first='Kayden' last='Johnson'] also displayed a high IQ as a defender from his anticipation and ability to rotate quickly, often putting himself in the right position for a charge or effective help defense.     Josh Logan did everything with speed and quickness, whether he was pursuing 50/50 balls or driving hard to the basket. A high-motor point guard, Logan was quick to grab rebounds and instantly spark transition offense, speeding the game up and applying pressure before defenses could organize. His urgency was a weapon on both ends.

The Scholastic Series Quinnite Invitational brought together some of the region's most competitive prep and high school programs, creating a high-level preseason environment. From emerging underclassmen making their presence felt to upperclassmen sharpening their roles for the upcoming season, the event offered a clear look at who's trending upward.