Noble Classic Tip-Off: Day 1 Standouts (Pt.3)

The Noble Classic brought together some of the region's most competitive programs and emerging talent. Several players used the spotlight to elevate their stock, proving they're ready to make serious noise this year. Here are the standouts who left a clear impression at the Noble Classic.    [player_tooltip player_id='2243330' first='Jeremy' last='Nyakundi'] stood out as a 6'9” stretch forward. He showed a knack for high-pointing rebounds and hitting his outlet immediately, often sparking fast breaks. Nyakundi stretched the floor with spot-up three-pointers, showing a confident catch-and-shoot motion that forced closeouts and opened driving lanes for guards.     [player_tooltip player_id='2514252' first='Jonathan' last='Williams'] is a score-first guard who just keeps coming at you with full intensity. The lefty showcased a strong first step that got him a step away from the lane, where he could finish from a low, high, or wide angles. In transition, as the defense attempted to set up, Williams stopped on a dime with a smooth misdirection dribble into a pull-up three-pointer off the bounce. Defensively, Williams pressured the ball with discipline the full length of the court, hounding ball-handlers and taking away spacing the moment they crossed halfcourt, causing a five-second violation and generating takeaways on the next pass.     [player_tooltip player_id='2859678' first='Levi' last='Moore'] was a high-level transition threat who played a connector role, making the extra pass, keeping the offense flowing, and rarely forcing tough shots. His floor-general potential was on full display, proving himself as an impressive decision-maker who made next-level advanced passes in transition, reading the floor and knowing exactly when to swing it, drive it, or pull it out to set something up. Moore knocked down perimeter jumpers in rhythm, especially off catch-and-shoot or transition opportunities where he becomes an open-floor three-level scorer. At the rim, he finished through contact with strong body control, extending around shot-blockers or adjusting mid-air. Beyond the arc, he could rise in rhythm if defenders went under or failed to match his pace. Even when the break wasn't clean, his anticipation allowed him to snake into gaps and create his own advantage. Defensively, Moore brought high-level point-of-attack impact, cutting off drives, disrupting ball-handlers with active hands and feet, and making textbook help-side rotations that completely changed possessions.     [player_tooltip player_id='1593892' first='Donovan' last='Criss'] dominated the game with his athleticism and natural feel, displaying an all-around impact on both sides of the floor. Criss wasted no time showcasing his pure jumpshot; whether in the corner or on the wing, he was automatic in spot-up situations with his hands ready and knees loaded on the catch. His range, effortless release, and composed mechanics will translate smoothly to higher levels. Criss competed relentlessly on the boards, showing the motor to crash every possession and the hops to out-jump or out-hustle everyone for 50/50 rebounds.     [player_tooltip player_id='1590876' first='Antoine' last='Almuttar'] is a big, strong, and powerful guard, playing as a true downhill force who got to the rim at will. He was nearly impossible to cut off or even slow down, especially with a full head of steam, using long, forceful strides and elite upper-body strength to convert through contact. He showed efficient catch-and-shoot reliability as well, spacing the floor with purpose, relocating intelligently, and knocking down threes in rhythm. Almuttar also excelled at the little things, such as finding and boxing out the closest man every time a shot went up, consistently impacting possession battles.     Steven Reynolds is a very fluid athlete with smooth scoring ability, whether he's pulling up off the dribble or coming downhill with a Eurostep finish. From his shooting pocket to his release point, his jumper is tough to contest effectively, giving him versatility as a perimeter and mid-range threat.     Divine Peter penetrated with intention, setting up angles as he drove before countering the defense with a spin or change-of-direction move. Every attack felt purposeful, forcing the help to commit and opening windows for finishes or kick-outs.

The Noble Classic brought together some of the region's most competitive programs and emerging talent. Several players used the spotlight to elevate their stock, proving they're ready to make serious noise this year. Here are the standouts who left a clear impression at the Noble Classic.