Ashton is the name that comes up every single time when we’ve had argument about who others believe is 2030’s top prospect as of right now and with good reason. Ashton has good size, a calm and controlled game and when he plays his age group, it just looks different. Ashton cannot be denied as he scores with ease and is a bully. We typically see him play up, but when he gets out to events like the Mile High Freshman Academy and puts on a show like he did, it’s easy to see whey he’s so high regarded. We also got to see him play up with NoCo Elite this Summer as well as with Rangeview and he showed that he could fit in and have his moments. He’s a Freshman that I feel will be counted on to play from the get-go and he’d easily be in the Top-3 had we dropped rankings. 

I know that this is only a watch list, but if we had to do a ranking, he would be the No.1 player in this class. Everything that you’re asking for in a young player, he has it. He has excellent size, he has feel, and he scores whenever he wants. We’ve seen him play up with the older group and fit right in. Ashton is aggressive; he’s committed defensively when locked in and plays at his own pace. Against the older group, we’ve seen him get dunks, shoot the mid-range shot, and get to his spots on the floor, so we could only imagine what it looks like when he plays his own age. He’s a player who will play meaningful varsity minutes as only a freshman and will undoubtedly be a name to watch for the next four years.  

Weatherspoon delivered a consistently strong performance across both days, impacting the game with his defensive intensity and ability to create offense. He thrived when his team was able to play press, having the vision and anticipation to force turnovers and disrupt opposing ball handlers. Weatherspoon was also a strong on ball defender, using his quickness and effort to stay in front and challenge opponents. Offensively, he capitalized on those defensive plays by pushing the pace in transition and finishing at the rim. His highlight moment came on Sunday when he converted a fast break opportunity with a dunk, showing his athleticism and confidence. His all around performance makes him a standout prospect.