Elijah also had a big day in a tight win for his squad. McClain put up 27 points on an efficient 9-18 FG, doing a little bit of everything when his team needed it most. He got going with a BLOB corner three and a leak-out dunk, while also mixing in two assists for threes where the defense helped off shooters to contain his drive. There was a concerted effort to get Elijah easy looks in the post against smaller defenders, but that size and athleticism were also crucial on defense as he had two key blocks late to hold onto an evaporating lead.

First up on my list of eye-catchers from the 2025 Terrance Ford Memorial Jamboree is Cheraw’s Elijah McClain Elijah McClain 6'2" | CG Cheraw | 2027 State SC . McClain is an intriguing Guard who has next-level athleticism and good positional size at the 1. Elijah can pull up in the mid-range or finish at the rim with his bounce, and as his drives wear defenses down, he will earn frequent trips to the free-throw line. The key for Elijah right now is staying aggressive as a driver, but in order for him to be the best player he can be at the next level, he has to develop as a passer. McClain finished with 15 points in the Braves’ final preseason game.