Who made it onto our 2030 Watch List?

This is the first look at the 2030 class, and it looks like it has the makings to be a special class. There are going to be young players that get varsity minutes already as a freshman, and others that we saw in our first two tourneys to start the Spring who are worth keeping an eye on.   Players, this is the perfect opportunity to update your height, school, updated photo, and club teams. If it is not allowing you, reach out to us via DM, and we can update that as we want to be as accurate as possible on following you moving forward.   Use code dev30 for 30% off and secure access as we're going through rankings and got you covered for the grassroots season. You don't want to miss any of our scouting.     Richards is a name for [program_tooltip program_id='2440900' first='24MD' last='Team Daum'], whose toughness and ability to affect the game with his aggression make him an intriguing stretch big. He has solid size at 6'1, and he has the footwork and finishing touch down low to score with ease on the block. He grabs rebounds and uses his length, he creates second-chance opportunities for teammates, and he also did not shy away from contact, where he had some and-1 finishes or got to the FT line. What stood out for me and will earn him more attention is the willingness to embrace the dirty work inside. The offensive game is still expanding, but the physicality and wanting to be involved in every play give him a clear pathway toward earning minutes and being a guy to build around early on. He's a player worth keeping an eye on, and it made sense to add him to the watch list.     Clark has made a buzz for himself with how he's competed for the [program_tooltip program_id='2078368' first='Colorado' last='Titans'] to start the Spring season. At the Centennial State Cup, he was one of the standout names as he made timely buckets, he excelled with the ball in his hands, and he was a two-way standout who made big plays to secure wins for his squad. He has a solid understanding of where to be on the floor, he plays with pace, and he hustles. He was all over defensively as he got a few steals, he anticipated plays, and got his hands on loose balls, which gained momentum for his team. Clark then turned that into points. He knocked down multiple 3-pointers, he's a creative finisher inside, and he uses the pick and roll to his advantage. He knew when to attack and when to let the game come to him, and that is difficult for a young prospect. Curious to see what he looks like by summer's end, but he certainly was worth making the watch list this go-round.     I like the way that [program_tooltip program_id='3564524' first='Team' last='Excellence'] plays, and Howard is a prospect who fits in seamlessly with what they have. He plays hard, he competes on both ends, and he's willing to lay it all out there. He was a defensive menace when we saw him earlier this Spring as he applies ball pressure, he disrupts rhythm with his activity, and he defends without fouling. Howard is a small guard who plays with a chip on his shoulder but embraces defense. He applies pressure and tries to get steals and deflections. He also wants to get into the teeth of the defense and either score or dump it off to an open man. We want to see more of that, where he's a playmaker and showing he can manipulate defenses with getting inside and taking what the defense is giving him. He makes the watch list and is a player to watch moving forward.     Pietras showed flashes for State 38 and is a player who I expect to just continue getting better every single time that we see him. He flashed an interesting combination of size and knowing how to use it to his advantage, running the floor on a fast-paced team that wants to get to the basket and spacing. He contests shots, he grabs boards in bunches, and goes right up and lets the offense come to him. We want to see him take over those moments as his skill and size can be a weapon. The tools are there, and when it all starts coming together, it's going to be a very solid prospect. He makes the list.     McNally was another player who really made his mark at the Centennial State Cup a couple of weeks back for [program_tooltip program_id='3564524' first='Team' last='Excellence'] and was one of the standouts of the tournament, as he's a two-way standout with high upside. He's in control with the ball in his hands, runs the offense, and knows how to pick his spots. A ton of what Liam does isn't shown in the box score but leads to winning plays. He hits the gaps in the defense, he plays on and off-ball, and he shoots it when it's presented to him. He also rebounds well for a player for his size, battles through contact for and-1 finishes, and is constantly moving. He's going to be a solid prospect worth following, and we want to get more eyes on him.     Ludington makes the Watch List for the same reason that he was on our radar earlier this month. For his ability to create off the bounce. He's a player who plays with solid pace, he looks comfortable attacking defenders and forcing the double teams, and he navigates in traffic. That stands out for a young guard trying to get it all together. I like how it looks when he has the ball in his hands, and that opens up the rest of his game and makes it easier for teammates. He's a player to certain watch moving forward.     Lillo is a player who caught our attention for Colorado Magic earlier this month due to his physical presence and the way he commanded attention. He's a player you gravitate towards when watching, as he shows intrigue long-term. He finishes through contact, he's a big body inside who goes inside and scores easily, and the work on the boards is entertaining as well. His size makes him an interesting high upside prospect, but his ability to put the ball on the floor and push it in transition makes him a player I could see making some noise early on. Holy Family is getting a player worth following.

This is the first look at the 2030 class, and it looks like it has the makings to be a special class. There are going to be young players that get varsity minutes already as a freshman, and others that we saw in our first two tourneys to start the Spring who are worth keeping an eye on.