Great Lakes Finals: High Impact Two-Way Prospects

Anthony Fortuna May 28, 2026 @ 10:55 PM

In this article, I feature players who were getting the job done on both ends of the court for their respective teams. Many of them have the height and frame that college coaches look for. Keep an eye on them throughout the rest of the AAU season and during the live periods.   [player_tooltip player_id='2389398' first='Orlando' last='Edwards'] - 88 West (17U) - There is a lot to like about [player_tooltip player_id='2389398' first='Orlando' last='Edwards']' game. The 6'3 shooting guard is able to score in a variety of ways. I watched him pull up from distance and knock down multiple three-pointers. He also uses his long strides to finish at the rim, and he will do damage at the free throw line if he gets fouled. On the other end of the court, he does a nice job of using his wingspan to keep his man in front of him, and he's capable of causing turnovers via a block or a steal. Overall, he played well and has a lot of the tools coaches look for in a prospect.   [player_tooltip player_id='2736853' first='Casston' last='Cross'] - 88 West (17U) - [player_tooltip player_id='2736853' first='Casston' last='Cross'] is another dynamic player for 88 West. He makes a big impact with his athleticism, instincts, and size. He isn't the type of player you want to give an open lane, as he will throw one down with authority. His scoring ability does a nice job of giving his team momentum, and I also like how active he is around the glass. He comes down with a good amount of rebounds and can get into passing lanes on the defensive end.   [player_tooltip player_id='2532333' first='Jordan' last='Johnson'] - Thunder Elite (17U) - [player_tooltip player_id='2532333' first='Jordan' last='Johnson'] is a tough bucket-getter on the offensive end. He is both shifty and crafty, which allows him to maneuver around opponents. From there, he has really good touch when it's time to finish. In addition to his scoring, he can feed his forwards or shooters if they have a better look. On the defensive end, he competes with intensity and doesn't give his matchup too much room to operate.   Bo Grabner - Wisconsin Blizzard (17U) - Grabner catches your attention almost immediately. He stands at about 6'10” and is a high-impact player who makes a difference in the paint. He will score second-chance points and help extend possessions. Defensively, he clogs up driving lanes, alters shots, blocks shots, and high-points rebounds. Considering his height, he does a nice job moving around the court and helping the Wisconsin Blizzard in multiple facets of the game.   Matthew Peeters - Wisconsin Blizzard (17U) - I was a big fan of how Matthew Peters played for Wisconsin Blizzard. He moves around a lot off the ball and makes timely cuts, or he can get to the wing and corners to get open for catch-and-shoot opportunities. As a defender, he keeps his head on a swivel and does a solid job of covering his matchup. He also uses his active hands and instincts to cause deflections and come up with steals.

In this article, I feature players who were getting the job done on both ends of the court for their respective teams. Many of them have the height and frame that college coaches look for. Keep an eye on them throughout the rest of the AAU season and during the live periods.