Southeast Spotlight Standouts: Playmakers

This past weekend we made the trip down to Atlanta to check out the Prep Hoops Southeast Spotlight with a focus on the 17u division. There were a lot of really talented players in attendance doing their thing this weekend, let's take a look at some of the top playmakers on display this past weekend in the 17u divsion!    Graves had a great weekend with The [program_tooltip program_id='2078446' first='Georgia' last='Stars'] EYCL 17u team with his playmaking on full display as his team enjoyed an undefeated 4-0 weekend. Graves has a very high level of confidence in his game and a great blend of vision + instincts to make him a truly high quality playmaker. The lefty can make outside shots, finish at the rim, and uses his super strong frame to bounce defenders off for easy baskets. Graves always has his eyes up ready to make a play which allows his team to generate high quality shots in transition or the half-court. Graves blend of pace, flair, and skill make him a really quality 2027 guard out of Georgia. He should continue to make real strides in his overall game as he's made real progression since the last time I got to watch him in 2025.     Morris really impressed me this past weekend as he played up two age groups with [program_tooltip program_id='2076396' first='Tony' last='Bradley Elite']. Morris brings a level of poise that most freshman wouldn't have if they were playing their own age group, let alone two years up in the 17u division. Morris can make outside shots off the catch or dribble, he is really comfortable operating in ball screens, and never forced the issue, always playing within himself. For Morris to get this experience while being a productive part of the team at [program_tooltip program_id='2076396' first='Tony' last='Bradley Elite'], it's an incredible opportunity for him to make his development more rapid while also getting his name out there with college coaches early. Morris will be a PG to watch out of Florida for years to come!     Gilmore did a great job this weekend running the show for his team with his ability to score the ball from multiple levels and his leadership on full display. Gilmore is a smaller guard but plays with great pace, command of the offense, and a great motor at both ends of the floor. Gilmore excels in a fast paced style where he can use his high level end to end speed to beat the opposition down the floor where he makes plays for himself and others. His approach to the game is where you want it to be, competitive but under control. Gilmore will continue to refine his skillset and provide a ton of production for his team this spring/summer. If he can find a way to do that, I fully expect him to cement his status as a college level prospect.     Culver did a really good job for his team with his ability to balance scoring and playmaking. This [program_tooltip program_id='2076455' first='Legacy' last=''] Elite team had a super balanced offense all weekend long and Culver did a great job scoring in the paint in transition while finding his range on the jumper when the game slowed down. Culver and his teammates share playmaking responsibilities, and they do a really great job spreading the wealth at that end of the floor. Defensively, Culver did a great job sliding his feet and using active hands while not gambling too much. If Culver continues to stack weekends like this heading towards the live period he just might find a next level spot to call home next year.     Allen did a great job this weekend for his DBA Elite 17u team as he helped run the show for what was a really successful weekend for this group. Allen is a true two way guard that plays the game the right way at both ends of the floor. He possesses the ability to make reads in ball screen situations and does a great job getting the ball to the hot hand when applicable. Allen also knows when to push the pace, when to slow it down, and when to take over scoring the ball on his own. He can attack the basket and finish in traffic along with being able to knock down outside shots. He looks like a bonafide next level guy and should start to garner more attention here soon on the recruiting trail with the live period on the horizon.

This past weekend we made the trip down to Atlanta to check out the Prep Hoops Southeast Spotlight with a focus on the 17u division. There were a lot of really talented players in attendance doing their thing this weekend, let's take a look at some of the top playmakers on display this past weekend in the 17u divsion!