Elijah Paez Elijah Paez 6'6" | SF/SG Dynamic Prep | 2027 State TX continues to separate himself with his advanced feel for the game and ability to impact winning in virtually every area. He plays with a pace and understanding that often appears well beyond his years, consistently making the right reads and decisions. Paez can score, facilitate, defend, and rebound while maintaining exceptional efficiency within the flow of the offense. His versatility and basketball IQ make him one of the most complete small forward prospects in the class. Programs looking for winning players should prioritize him heavily.

✅ Elite basketball IQ
✅ Versatile offensive skill set
✅ Impacts winning across the board

Paez possesses one of the most polished offensive skill sets among Texas wings. His ability to score from multiple levels while maintaining efficiency makes him a difficult cover. He can operate on or off the basketball, create in secondary actions, and consistently make smart decisions. Paez also demonstrates strong feel in pick-and-roll situations and plays with excellent pace. His offensive versatility projects extremely well moving forward.

✅ Three-level scoring ability
✅ Advanced offensive skill
✅ Secondary playmaking value

A phenomenal athlete from top to bottom that overwhelmed opponents. His game was built off consistent physicality. His vertical leap and body control were impeccable as he absorbed bumps, reaches, and hard fouls without losing balance, often dishing out more punishment than he received while still completing plays. Every possession looked like a collision course when Paez attacked the basket. When Eli got in the rim he was absolutely vicious, throwing down nasty poster dunks in transition with such force that the entire goal was left shaking. In transition, Paez was a nightmare to contain, constantly leaking out after defensive stops and turning defense into instant offense. Once he gained a step on his opponent, there was little hope of catching him as he exploded toward the rim for thunderous finishes. His relentless motor, athletic gifts, and ability to create easy points in the open floor made him a constant game-changing presence.

Elijah Paez Elijah Paez 6'6" | SF/SG Dynamic Prep | 2027 State TX went out in style during his final run with Brock High School before transferring to Dynamic Prep for his upcoming senior season. Paez put his all-around skill set on full display, allowing his feel for the game to separate him from the field. He knocked down open perimeter jumpers with confidence, attacked closeouts with purpose, finished in transition by dunking everything around the rim, made timely plays as a secondary facilitator, and showcased outstanding fundamentals with his ability to play off two feet and jump-stop into the lane. Whether Paez was crashing the glass, defending multiple positions, making the extra pass, or providing efficient scoring, he displayed the versatility and two-way impact that made him the most complete player on the court.

One of the best glue guys in his class, Elijah Paez Elijah Paez 6'6" | SF/SG Dynamic Prep | 2027 State TX consistently made the right play early, often shifting the defense and setting everything into motion with his spacing, timing, and quick decision making as a passer. High-level perimeter defensive potential, standing out through his constant motor, active hands, and proactive approach, keeping his hands above the ball at all times, disrupting possessions consistently. Paez produced countless deflections, blocks, tips, and steals both on the ball and in the passing lanes, proving to be a relentless defensive presence who impacted winning without needing high usage offensively.

Paez has quietly become one of the most effective perimeter defenders in the EYBL, averaging 1.8 steals per game. He competes on every possession, fights through screens, and consistently disrupts offensive rhythm. His defensive motor separates him from many guards in the region.

✅ Defensive intensity
✅ On-ball pressure
✅ High motor competitor

Elijah Paez Elijah Paez 6'6" | SF/SG Dynamic Prep | 2027 State TX made big plays for Drive Nation by just knocking down shots. He is a strong shooter who hits shots with ease. He is a simple player and moves to open spaces on the court to get his shots. He can affect a game with minimal dribbles because of his ability to knock down shots. He has a clear understanding of floor spacing and moves well without the ball to create opportunities for himself and others. His 19 points vs. JL3 were instrumental in the big win.

Elijah Paez brings excellent positional size to the guard spot, paired with a polished and balanced offensive game. He’s a true three-level scorer who can space the floor, create in the mid-range, and finish effectively at the rim. Paez plays with control and shows a mature feel, rarely forcing action and consistently making the right read. His athleticism complements his skill set, allowing him to separate and finish through contact. With his steady rise, he’s quickly positioning himself among the top guards in the 2027 class.

✅ Three-level scoring ability
✅ Positional size and balance
✅ Controlled offensive decision-making

Elijah Paez showed that he is a formidable perimeter shooter, showcased his prowess by sinking a pair of three-pointers against Dallas Carter High School. His height proved advantageous in this game, allowing him to effortlessly shoot over numerous defenders within close range. Elijah’s snatch dribble is a key weapon, enabling him to create separation from defenders and transition into his pull-up jumper. Additionally, his defensive anticipation on the perimeter and inside the paint resulted in forced turnovers, further solidifying his defensive capabilities. 

Elijah Paez didn’t go down without a fight, bringing intensity through effort, impact, and pure passion. Moved well off the ball, understanding spacing by drifting to the corner or spotting up along the wings. Paez showed off a strong step-back that created separation for mid-range jumpers. Defensively, he made a strong impact in the passing lanes, denying the ball, jumping passes, and contesting shots in and out of his area without fouling or gambling.