AOG’s Cactus Classic Battle of the Brands All-Tourney Third Team

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>From Saturday April 25th to Sunday April 26th i was able to attend the AOG's Cactus Classic Battle of the Brands in Phoenix Arizona at The PHHacility.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I was able to view 6+ games a day and over 10 Teams through the 2 days. I seen the talent pool from 17U-15U from multiple different shoe circuits. Players mentioned are only from the teams I viewed and assessed from the 1to 3 times I seen them play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>I Put the players in 6 top teams of 6 players each</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Incased you missed it here are my first and second teams from AOG's Battle of the Brands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/04/aogs-cactus-classic-battle-of-the-brands-all-tourney-first-team/?itm_source=parsely-api" id="https://prephoops.com/2026/04/aogs-cactus-classic-battle-of-the-brands-all-tourney-first-team/?itm_source=parsely-api">AOG's Cactus Classic Battle of the Brands All-Tourney First Team</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/04/aogs-cactus-classic-battle-of-the-brands-all-tourney-second-team/" id="https://prephoops.com/2026/04/aogs-cactus-classic-battle-of-the-brands-all-tourney-second-team/">AOG's Cactus Classic Battle of the Brands All-Tourney Second Team</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Third Team</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2970234"],"_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-69f2b3c41fe98"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brad is a plus athlete with scoring ability and a intriguing defensive skill set. He often would guard ball handlers full court and get them flustered before they even cross the half court. He sent shots off the backboard with high flying blocks. He has a shifty handle with great speed that makes him a problem in the open floor and allows him to get to the rim at will. Brad would finish with finesse at the bucket with his hang time or play off two feet in the lane to finish strong. He has a nice looking shot from the outside but wont settle and always seems to take a high percentage looks.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2734358"],"_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-69f2b3c41ff7e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cruz is a good size guard with high IQ and major upside He can get to the bucket with his underrated athleticism and finish with both hands above the rim. He would often get the rebound and take the ball coast to coast to finish contested layups. Cruz would attack of the catch with a sweep and a great burst of speed to score at the rim. He is also a Knockdown shooter from the outside hitting the catch and shoot three making him a must guard off the ball. Cruz has a overall smooth game and makes it look easy. With his size, IQ and skill set he has potential to be a special player.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2134454"],"_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-69f2b3c420758"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kameron is a pure point guard that can hurt you from everywhere. He has the ball on a string and is super crafty always catching the defense of guard. He has elite vision that allows him sees the whole floor. He will attacks to give a no look dime to cutters or shooters. Kameron Reads the defense well and will exploit Defender's that are too far in help or not in a good position. He is a good finisher at the rim and will sneak the ball up Infront of bigger players. The pure point should find a new home soon at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3548448"],"_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-69f2b3c420cd0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mmesoma is a hyper athletic forward with soft touch around the rim. He plays aggressive and strong with his next level frame and will put his shoulder in to the chest of defenders. He has a fantastic drop step and even had a highlight poster off his physical move. He uses his elbows and shoulders to create space and use his jump hook with his soft touch to finish at the rim. He is a high level rim protector and will send shots away from help. He defended the post well with disciplined and patients and makes it hard to score on him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3574541"],"_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-69f2b3c420d80"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Deng is a athletic scoring with with big time potential. He is a plus athlete and very mobile at 6'7 making him a tough matchup. He has a nice handle and and will take advantage of slower foot defenders or he uses his length to hit a pull up jumpers or finish at the rim over smaller defenders. He has a nice looking shot and will shoot it with space. Defensively he is very intriguing and versatile prospect that uses his length and agility to disrupt multiple types of offensive players. He can guard wing and big and is a fantastic shot blocker. Deng will continue to gain recognition thru the AAU season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2575862"],"_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-69f2b3c420e20"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">AJ is a big wing that can handle to rock and has a knack for scoring. He would often bring the the ball down and hunt for mismatches off picks or just attack his initial defender. He gets to the lane and will often bump defenders off and finish with his inside hand. He has a solid shot from the outside but doesn't settle for the deep ball and rather use his size to get a higher percentage shot. On the defensive end he would use his length to pick pocket ball handlers or get steals in passing lanes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->