AAU World Championships: 5th Grade (Best Of The Rest)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Orlando, FL —</strong> With our breakdowns of the top <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/07/aau-world-championships-5th-grade-backcourt-standouts-2/">backcourt</a></strong> performers, <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/07/aau-world-championships-5th-grade-wing-standouts/">wings</a></strong>, and <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/07/aau-world-championships-5th-grade-frontcourt-standouts/">frontcourt </a></strong>standouts now complete, we wrap up our 5th Grade Division I AAU World Championships coverage by recognizing the Best of the Rest. While these prospects may not have been featured in the previous positional spotlights, they consistently made winning plays and delivered strong performances against quality competition throughout the 42-team bracket at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Whether through scoring, defense, rebounding, versatility, or overall feel for the game, the players below proved they belong among the top performers from this year's 5th Grade Division I field...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3702053,"_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":3702038,"_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-6a6245a4f3633"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Chukwualuka Azikiwe, the younger brother of Class of 2031 prospect Obi Azikiwe, showed at the AAU World Championships that he is beginning to establish his own identity as a prospect. The left-handed big brings good size and flashed an intriguing face-up game, looking comfortable putting the ball on the floor and making reads from the high post. He also passed well for a player his size, showing encouraging feel as a facilitator. On the defensive end, Azikiwe protected the rim, controlled the defensive glass, and used his length to alter shots, making him one of the more intriguing young wing prospects to monitor in the Class of 2033.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3702054,"_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":3702039,"_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-6a6245a4f372b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Matthew Clark was one of the steady backcourt pieces behind Sniper Gang Elite's 5th Grade Division I championship at the AAU World Championships. Comfortable playing either guard position, he operated with poise and never allowed the game to speed him up. His handle consistently created separation, giving him space to get into the paint, create scoring opportunities, or make the right read for a teammate. Clark's calm approach, decision-making, and ability to impact the game with or without the ball made him an integral part of one of the top backcourts in the 5th grade division.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3702056,"_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":3702040,"_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-6a6245a4f37c5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Darrius Fulson continued to show why he's a prospect worth tracking during 1 Movement's run to the 5th Grade Division I quarterfinals at the AAU World Championships. He has an advanced scoring package for his age, playing with balance and never looking rushed when creating his own offense. Fulson was comfortable pulling up from the mid-range, changed speeds well off the dribble, and absorbed contact on drives without losing control. His offensive instincts and polished approach make his game one that should continue to translate as the competition gets tougher.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3702057,"_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":3702041,"_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-6a6245a4f385d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gabriel Hyatt controlled the game with the ball in his hands for Southside Elite S4G, helping lead the program to the 5th Grade Division I championship game at the AAU World Championships. The lead guard played with pace and purpose, consistently making the extra pass and finding teammates before defenses could recover. His vision stood out, but so did his ability to keep everyone involved without overdribbling or forcing the issue. Hyatt's command of the offense and natural feel as a facilitator made him one of the better floor generals in the 5th Grade Division I bracket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3702059,"_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":3702036,"_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-6a6245a4f38e9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Braylon Lewis gave Top Boss Basketball a legitimate perimeter threat every time he stepped on the floor at the AAU World Championships. He has one of the purest shooting strokes in the Class of 2033, getting into his release quickly and knocking down shots well beyond the three-point line. Lewis needed very little space to make defenses pay, whether spotting up or stepping into rhythm jumpers in transition. His shot-making consistently changed the way opponents defended, and he finished as one of the premier perimeter shooters in the 5th Grade Division I bracket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stay tuned for more from Prep Hoops Next!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->