Thursday Under Armour Eye-Catchers

Ndong impressed with his versatility, showcasing the ability to comfortably operate on the perimeter while still possessing the tools to impact the game inside. The skilled forward consistently knocked down perimeter shots and showed that he can put the ball on the deck to create offense for himself. His combination of size, length, and mobility makes him a matchup problem, while those same physical tools allow him to make a significant impact defensively by contesting shots, disrupting passing lanes, and causing fits for opposing offenses. Ndong's stock continues to rise with every evaluation, and it is easy to see why his recruitment has taken off. With his blend of skill, upside, and two-way versatility, his best basketball is still ahead of him, and it is no surprise that mid-major-plus and high-major programs have made him a priority.     Donahue is a skilled swingman who consistently threatens to space the floor with his perimeter shooting. He connected on a handful of three-pointers during the game, and when his feet are set, there is a strong chance the shot is going down. His positional size on the wing allows him to shoot comfortably over smaller defenders while giving him the versatility to impact the game on both ends of the floor. Donahue also does a nice job getting involved on the glass, consistently putting himself in the right positions to secure rebounds and make winning plays. With his combination of size, shooting ability, and overall feel for the game, it is no surprise that several division one programs are closely tracking his development.     Young showed the versatility to be effective both on and off the basketball. He played with outstanding pace and control when attacking the rim, never looking rushed while finding different ways to score around the basket. Young also knocked down a few three-pointers, proving he can stretch the floor and make defenses respect his perimeter shot. What stood out just as much was his feel for the game, as he consistently displayed good vision and found teammates in scoring positions with timely, unselfish passes. With his balanced offensive skill set, poise, and ability to impact the game in multiple ways, Young is a prospect who should begin to attract increased attention from college programs in the near future.     Meribe was a force on the glass, consistently putting himself in the right position to secure rebounds and create extra possessions for his team. He ran the floor extremely well in transition, beating defenders down the court and converting high-percentage scoring opportunities. Offensively, he stayed within himself, finishing efficiently around the basket and making smart decisions with his touches. On the defensive end, Meribe used his length to alter shots and protect the rim, making his presence felt without needing the ball in his hands. His motor, rebounding instincts, and ability to impact the game on both ends make him a prospect who would be an excellent fit at the low-major level     Elder was one of my biggest surprises of the event. Coming into the weekend, I had not seen or heard much about him since he plays outside of my usual scouting area, but it only took a few possessions to see why he is generating college interest. He is a relentless downhill attacker who consistently puts pressure on defenses by getting into the paint and forcing contact. Elder lived at the foul line and made the most of his opportunities there, while also flashing the ability to knock down shots from beyond the arc, proving he is a capable perimeter shooter. He served as one of the primary offensive options for his Atlanta Xpress squad, shouldering a significant scoring load throughout the weekend. Already holding several low- and mid-major Division I offers, Elder's performance should only strengthen his recruitment, and it would not be surprising to see additional programs get involved in the near future.