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Follow Me Top 40 Talent That Turned Heads

Follow Me Top 40 Talent That Turned Heads
Terry Drake
Terry Drake August 6, 2026 @ 10:53 AM
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David Verdell
David Verdell 6'7" | PF | 2027
MS
Kolbie Williams
Kolbie Williams 6'4" | SG | 2028
MS
<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The Follow Me Top 40 Camp brought out a strong group of prospects who gave evaluators plenty to track. From shot-making guards and versatile wings to physical frontcourt pieces with size, activity, and upside, the camp had players who found different ways to stand out. Some made their mark with scoring, others with playmaking, rebounding, defense, or sheer motor, but the common thread was simple: these players competed and left something worth talking about.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3717625,"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":3717626,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6a74adbe549b8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Marcus is a wing who brings a high-level athletic profile with size and length along with the type of physical tools that stand out quickly. He is a top-shelf athlete with bounce, and activity around the rim. Offensively, his game is still developing, but the athletic foundation gives intrigue to his game. When he runs the floor, cuts hard, attacks the glass, and finishes plays around the basket, he can impact the game without needing a heavy playbook.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensively, he impacts the game at a high level because of his rebounding and shot-blocking ability. He is aggressive on the glass and has the athleticism to erase or alter shots near the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3694523"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":3717630,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6a74adbe54a6d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">David is an athletic wing with versatility. Offensively, he showed shot-making ability and the ability to create and convert difficult looks. He has the athletic tools to rise into shots, attack space, and create scoring opportunities when he keeps his decision-making clean. The tough-shot ability is a weapon, but the best version of his game comes when he uses his athleticism to create easier ones by attacking closeouts, getting downhill, drawing help, and mixing in simple plays instead of living on difficult attempts. Defensively, his size and athletic profile give him the tools to guard multiple spots if the effort and engagement is there.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3717632,"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":3717633,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6a74adbe54b42"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aiden is a lead guard with a rare profile at 6'7. That immediately makes him intriguing because he can see over the defense, make passes smaller guards cannot always make, and create matchup problems with the ball in his hands. Offensively, his passing and IQ stand out. He sees the floor, understands timing, and has the vision to make others better. When he is playing with pace and making the right read, he can organize the game like a true experienced floor general. His scoring package gives him another layer, as he is a three-level scorer, which means defenses cannot sit on one part of his game. He can stretch the floor, get to spots inside the arc, and use his size to finish or create over smaller defenders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3717638,"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":3717639,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6a74adbe54bdd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Simeon provides a true inside presence at 6'10. His impact starts with activity around the rim, rebounding, and energy plays. He does not need designed touches to make his presence felt. When he runs the floor, gets on the glass, screens with purpose, and finishes simple opportunities, he can impact the game in ways that coaches trust. Defensively, his size and activity give him a natural role as a rim-deterrent. He affects possessions by contesting shots, cleaning the glass, and being active in the paint. The next step is building a repeatable offensive identity. Whether that becomes rim running, screen-and-roll finishing, duck-ins, or short-roll decisions, he needs a dependable role that can show up every game. The foundation is there: size, motor, rebounding, and interior activity. Now it is about adding strength, consistency, and cleaner offensive habits so his impact becomes more complete.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3691295"],"_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-6a74adbe54c57"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kolbie is an off-guard who showed a clean shooting identity. The first thing that stands out is his ability to knock down the three. He looks comfortable spacing the floor, getting his feet set, and making defenses pay when they give him room. His shooting ability and range gives him immediate value because it stretches the defense and creates driving lanes for teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What helps Kolbie is that he is not just a standstill shooter, as he shows a good feel for the game and understands how to fit into the flow of a possession. He does not have to force the action to be effective. When he keeps the ball moving, relocates, and stays shot-ready, he becomes a useful scoring guard who can help a team's spacing and offensive rhythm.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3717642,"_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-6a74adbe54d03"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Austin is a frontcourt talent with size and strong hands, which shows up in the way he secures possessions. He provides a physical presence around the rim and has the kind of hands that allow him to finish catches, grab traffic rebounds, and handle interior touches without wasting movement. Offensively, he had a good feel for passing on the inside as he can make the simple read, find cutters, and keep the ball from sticking, which gives him value as more than just a paint finisher. On the glass, he is steady and dependable as he understands that rebounding is not just about size; it is about contact, timing, and pursuing the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The Follow Me Top 40 Camp brought out a strong group of prospects who gave evaluators plenty to track. From shot-making guards and versatile wings to physical frontcourt pieces with size, activity, and upside, the camp had players who found different ways to stand out. Some made their mark with scoring, others with playmaking, rebounding, defense, or sheer motor, but the common thread was simple: these players competed and left something worth talking about.

Marcus Peoples

Marcus Peoples

HEIGHT 6'7"
POS SF
CLASS 2029
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Marcus
Peoples SF
Class
2029
Height
6'7"
HS
Greenville Christian
|
MS

Marcus Peoples

State: Mississippi
School: Greenville Christian
Club: Mississippi United
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David Verdell

David Verdell

HEIGHT 6'7"
POS PF
CLASS 2027
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David
Verdell PF
Class
2027
Height
6'7"
HS
Columbus
|
MS
Follow Me Top 40 Talent That Turned Heads
David is an athletic wing with versatility. Offensively, he showed shot-making ability and the ability to create and...
Written by Terry Drake
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David Verdell

State: Mississippi
School: Columbus
Club: Mississippi United
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Aiden Houston

Aiden Houston

HEIGHT 6'7"
POS PG
CLASS 2028
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Aiden
Houston PG
Class
2028
Height
6'7"
HS
Jackson Academy
|
MS

Aiden Houston

State: Mississippi
School: Jackson Academy
Club: Livon/Fleur De Lis
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Simeon Ballard

Simeon Ballard

HEIGHT 6'10"
POS C
CLASS 2027
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Simeon
Ballard C
Class
2027
Height
6'10"
HS
St. Stanislaus
|
MS

Simeon Ballard

State: Mississippi
School: St. Stanislaus
Club: Mississippi United
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Kolbie Williams

Kolbie Williams

HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG
CLASS 2028
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Kolbie
Williams SG
Class
2028
Height
6'4"
HS
Greenville
|
MS
Follow Me Top 40 Talent That Turned Heads
Kolbie is an off-guard who showed a clean shooting identity. The first thing that stands out is his...
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Kolbie Williams

State: Mississippi
School: Greenville
Club: Mississippi United
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Austin Richards

Austin Richards

HEIGHT 6'7"
POS PF
CLASS 2027
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Austin
Richards PF
Class
2027
Height
6'7"
HS
Lanier
|
MS

Austin Richards

State: Mississippi
School: Lanier
Club: Livon/Fleur De Lis
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