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Gov Challenge Notable Front-Court Prospects

Gov Challenge Notable Front-Court Prospects
Tom Keller
Tom Keller January 1, 2026 @ 06:55 PM
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Nivek Thomas
Nivek Thomas 6'5" | C | 2027
NY
Amari Ross
Amari Ross 6'6" | PF | 2026
PA
Jahmai Drayton
Jahmai Drayton 6'11" | PF | 2027
MD
Jaydn Jenkins
Jaydn Jenkins 6'9" | PF | 2027
PA
Josh Obiora
Josh Obiora 6'7" | PF | 2026
DE
Al-Jalil Bey-Moore
Al-Jalil Bey-Moore 6'6" | SF | 2026
PA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These were some of the best front-court players I evaluated at the Governors Challenge. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2397578"],"_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-69552e348818e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jenkins had a productive showing during his first game at the Governors Challenge. His used his length to collect rebounds and alter shots. He was a frequent threat from the dunker spots and has good timing with his guards who do a great job throwing him lobs. He also was a threat to score from behind the arc and can't fully be left open from there. Jenkins was very efficient with his shot selection. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2545222"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":3287741,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-69552e34881f6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ross is a mile long big who continues to get better with time and makes a name for himself on the defensive end. His beanstalk like arms allow him to contest any and every shot that. Ross was in good spots on the floor to collect an ample supply of rebounds. He is a tad raw on the offensive end and needs to work on getting stronger. Ross is the ideal candidate for a postgrad year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2454911"],"_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-69552e3488240"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Drayton is a mile long big who was ever improving and uses his his size and quickness to just be a mad man on defense. He's a threat from the dunker spots and if his teammates are driving downhill they'll dish it off to him he's probably gonna be finishing above the rim. He can quarterback the defense and is an anchor down low. There's a high chance that if he if you throw a shot up, he will contest it Drayton as a prospect that in the class of 2027 should be on mid plus and high major programs radars as a big they should be recruiting. He runs the floor like a deer in transition.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2352452"],"_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-69571242cf79a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Obiora impressed with his activity on both ends of the floor. He scored inside the paint and was able to play above the rim, He scored off of 2nd chance efforts. Obiora was also able to space the floor from behind the arc. I really liked how he was able to find his teammates with his passing ability. His length came up big by blocking several shots. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2336897"],"_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-69571242cf823"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Really liked the way Bey-Moore plays the game of basketball. He has an old school game and has no issue playing with physicality. He has great touch around the bucket and doesn't look to force chances. He excels playing the two man game in the half-court. He was active on the boards and has no issue keeping offensive possessions alive due to his high-octane motor. He is a prospect who would thrive at the division two level and or the junior college level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3287727"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":3287743,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-695716efae14f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thomas is a space-eating post who uses his size to an advantage down low. He takes high percentage shots in and around the paint. If he has you sealed good luck getting around him. He is very active on the glass and has no issue doing the dirty work. He was very effective at the charity stripe. He used his length to be in passing and driving lanes. Thomas was active on the offensive and defensive glass. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

These were some of the best front-court players I evaluated at the Governors Challenge.

Jaydn Jenkins

Jaydn Jenkins

PA
PF
HEIGHT 6'9"
POS PF
CLASS 2027
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Jaydn
Jenkins PF
Class
2027
Height
6'9"
HS
Archbishop Wood
|
PA
Gov Challenge Notable Front-Court Prospects
Jenkins had a productive showing during his first game at the Governors Challenge. His used his length to...
Written by Tom Keller
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Jaydn Jenkins

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State: Pennsylvania
School: Archbishop Wood
Club: Team Final
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Amari Ross

Amari Ross

PA
PF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Amari
Ross PF
Class
2026
Height
6'6"
HS
Downingtown West
|
PA
Gov Challenge Notable Front-Court Prospects
Ross is a mile long big who continues to get better with time and makes a name for...
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Amari Ross

State: Pennsylvania
School: Downingtown West
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Jahmai Drayton

Jahmai Drayton

MD
PF
HEIGHT 6'11"
POS PF
CLASS 2027
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Jahmai
Drayton PF
Class
2027
Height
6'11"
HS
McNamara
|
MD
Gov Challenge Notable Front-Court Prospects
Drayton is a mile long big who was ever improving and uses his his size and quickness to...
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Jahmai Drayton

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State: Maryland
School: McNamara
Club: Washington Warriors
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Josh Obiora

Josh Obiora

DE
PF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Josh
Obiora PF
Class
2026
Height
6'7"
HS
St. George's
|
DE
Gov Challenge Notable Front-Court Prospects
Obiora impressed with his activity on both ends of the floor. He scored inside the paint and was...
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Josh Obiora

State: Delaware
School: St. George's
Club: K-Low Elite
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Al-Jalil Bey-Moore

Al-Jalil Bey-Moore

PA
SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Al-Jalil
Bey-Moore SF
Class
2026
Height
6'6"
HS
Roman Catholic
|
PA
Gov Challenge Notable Front-Court Prospects
Really liked the way Bey-Moore plays the game of basketball. He has an old school game and has...
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Al-Jalil Bey-Moore

State: Pennsylvania
School: Roman Catholic
Club: Brad Wanamaker Elite
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Nivek Thomas

Nivek Thomas

HEIGHT 6'5"
POS C
CLASS 2027
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Nivek
Thomas C
Class
2027
Height
6'5"
HS
Bishop Loughlin
|
NY
Gov Challenge Notable Front-Court Prospects
Thomas is a space-eating post who uses his size to an advantage down low. He takes high percentage...
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Nivek Thomas

State: New York
School: Bishop Loughlin
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