THE CLOSER: 16 U Saturday Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops covered the 2026 marquee event THE CLOSER at Spooky Nook Sports Champion Mill in Hamilton, OH. Today, we will look at the 16 U standouts from this past Saturday that shined during the two day event in Cincinnati! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3639033"],"_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-6a20c4614ad09"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fritz is the steady point guard who leads Ohio Gold 16U by making smart and timely decisions on the basketball court. This shifty and skilled point guard isn't afraid of taking the big shot for his team. Loved his poise and confidence all weekend! [player_tooltip player_id='3639033' first='Mason' last='Fritz'] is a capable shooter from deep with a quick and high release point on his jump shot. Don't let him get off a clean look from three! He is also a willing defender who sits in a stance and forces his opponent to struggle bringing the ball up. Playing in very tight games throughout the weekend, Mason displayed that he is a very coachable and poised leader who knows how to make winning decision for Ohio Gold 16U!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3660374,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/Mason-Fritz-5-10-PG-Ohio-Gold-16U-rotated-crop-4284x2813-1780529529.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/Mason-Fritz-5-10-PG-Ohio-Gold-16U-rotated-crop-4284x2813-1780529529.jpeg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-3660374" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Kymier Carter","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Wildcat Elite 16U","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a20c4614add2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Carter has natural next-level speed and agility to get down hill and finish at the rim! This guard is not only fast, but also a very fluid and polished scorer in the paint. I like the natural feel that Kymier Carter possesses on the basketball court. He is an elite playmaker who sets up his teammates well in transition with timely passes displaying his chemistry with his Wildcat Elite 16U squad. It was a joy and pleasure to watch Carter display his overall skillset as a consistent scorer and offensive weapon for his team. I greatly enjoyed seeing the improvements and steps of growth the he displayed throughout the weekend. A smart point guard who has a very high ceiling!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2842639"],"_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-6a20c4614ae27"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A strong forward with a lot of impressive qualities. [player_tooltip player_id='2842639' first='Daniel' last='Gourley IV'] is a very skilled power forward who displayed all weekend that he can score through contact in the paint! I enjoyed watching his natural motor and aggressive instincts on both ends of the floor. Gourley IV has good height, mobility, and hands to catch and score the ball in very tight spaces! A very capable rebound and run forward who can get the ball up the floor quickly and accurately to his guards as well as initiate some of the offense for his team! His versatility defensively greatly impressed displaying that he can move his feet well and guard multiple positions on the floor. A sturdy forward with a high upside and all-around game that is coming together!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3660383,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/Daniel-Gourley-IV-6-5-2028-PF-RYZE-Athletics-16U-rotated-crop-4284x2813-1780530350.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/Daniel-Gourley-IV-6-5-2028-PF-RYZE-Athletics-16U-rotated-crop-4284x2813-1780530350.jpeg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-3660383" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3551523"],"_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-6a20c4614ae75"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Without a doubt, a skilled shooting guard that made a difference for RZYE Athletics 16U this past weekend! I liked his ability to show defensive versatility making life difficult for shooters on the perimeter as well as defending with strength in the paint. [player_tooltip player_id='3551523' first='Ali' last='Tercius'] was one of the best defenders in his class all weekend! I was impressed offensively with his ability to knock down difficult shots making the defense pay for leaving him open. No doubt a strong 2-way guard who was a top performer on both ends!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3660395,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/Ali-Tercius-6-2-2028-SF-RYZE-Athletics-16U-rotated-crop-4284x2813-1780530835.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/Ali-Tercius-6-2-2028-SF-RYZE-Athletics-16U-rotated-crop-4284x2813-1780530835.jpeg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-3660395" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3598178"],"_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-6a20c4614aebf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">There are a lot of qualities to like about [player_tooltip player_id='3598178' first='Deylon' last='Lelewis'] on the basketball court! Lelewis a quality inside and outside scorer who can punish the defense by hitting outside shots as well as using his length and size to finish at the rim. His measurements at his position are greatly impressive and make for a matchup nightmare for defenders! LeLewis played very strong and poised throughout the weekend in big games for his Team Flyght 16U UA Rise team. [player_tooltip player_id='3598178' first='Deylon' last='Lelewis'] is a lengthy wing who shows a very high ceiling and upside on both ends of the floor!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3660410,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/Deylon-LeLewis-2028-6-4-SF-Team-Flyght-16U-UA-Rise-rotated-crop-3024x1986-1780531619.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/Deylon-LeLewis-2028-6-4-SF-Team-Flyght-16U-UA-Rise-rotated-crop-3024x1986-1780531619.jpeg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-3660410" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3552889"],"_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-6a20c4614af07"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another top performer on this great RYZE Athletics 16U squad! [player_tooltip player_id='3552889' first='Cody' last='Gallmeyer'] is a one of the most versatile players I got to watch on Saturday. He's a strong ball handler and finisher both from deep and in the lane. I liked how he rips down rebounds and gets the ball out quickly in transition. Outstanding speed for his position! Gallmeyer finishes difficult shots in transition with flare and fluidity. I really liked his three-point stroke and ability to rise and fire in an instant! A lot of strong qualities for a wing who brings a lot of impressive attributes to the court!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->