Be Elite Circuit: High-Ceiling Prospects to Watch

Wrapping up our Be Elite coverage, I wanted to share some of the players that I saw with the highest potential. Some of these guys are already ranked prospects; others are unranked players who showed they could be next-level guys.    The first thing you notice is the daunting size, standing at 6'8. The second thing you'll notice is how versatile he is. Playing for ArKings, he has multiple teammates who are 6'6 and up. Massey played a lot at the four and showed  an incredibly high ceiling at that position. He hit multiple catch-and-shoot threes and displayed some real hops with the tall frame. Caleb looked comfortable putting the ball on the ground. Whether that was bringing it up the court after a rebound or hitting mid-range pull-ups. At the next level, this is a guy who can play almost anywhere you put him.      Turner has some of the most potential out of anyone we saw this weekend. The 6'3 G/W plays really nicely off the ball, but can be aggressive when he has it. Against ArKings, the Starr City product showed off an impressive vertical, battling multiple 6'8 centers for boards and getting two standing put-back dunks (one of them didn't count). Turner has very active hands defensively, and his overall length makes it a challenge for any opponent. With continued growth, Turner has the skill to become more than just a 3-D wing.      Standing at 6'6, he's a big body but not necessarily a post player. Tucker Thompson is a true 3-level scorer. Utilizing his big body in the low post, being a double-double threat on the boards. ArKings worked the offense through him in the high post. With the ball in his hands, Thompson looked comfortable and precise. From behind the arc, he was lethal, mainly off the catch. The All-State player is coming off a broken ankle and is ready to have a big senior season.     Watson plays as hard as anyone on the court. Though he can shoot, he looks to use his quickness to attack the basketball. This past weekend, he really impressed defensively. Being incredibly aggressive in the passing lanes led to many steals and deflected balls. Showed 3 level promise on the offensive side. If he can continue to consistently score from all levels, he is a dangerous player.      The first thing that stands out about Jax is his leadership. He was always making call-outs on defense and had overall great communication skills. Similar to Caleb Massey, standing at 6'6 Magness is a very versatile forward. He showed flashes of driving the paint and finishing through contact, catch and shoot threes, and being a real problem defensively. All weekend, Magness played great help-side defense. This led to many blocks and shot-altering contests. Going into his junior year, this is someone who will continue to rise in rankings.     Boozer is a very smart defender, not being overaggressive, he stays in front of his man and is a lockdown. Relatively quiet this past weekend, mainly due to being off ball. NEA Surge was down a possession with less than two minutes left, he would hit back-to-back threes. Playing mostly off the ball, it'll be important to see him with the ball in his hands more in the future. That being said, he has all the talent and intangibles to be a big riser over the next year.

Wrapping up our Be Elite coverage, I wanted to share some of the players that I saw with the highest potential. Some of these guys are already ranked prospects; others are unranked players who showed they could be next-level guys.