Elijah Paez Elijah Paez 6'6" | SF Dynamic Prep | 2027 State TX continued doing what he’s done for years—impact winning at an extremely high level. He consistently filled the stat sheet with rebounds, steals, defensive plays, and timely scoring while embracing every matchup thrown his way. Coaches love players who don’t need the ball to dominate games, and Paez showed exactly why throughout the live period. His recruitment should continue trending upward after another outstanding summer.

✅ Elite defensive instincts
✅ High-motor competitor
✅ Versatile wing

Although the scoring numbers weren’t eye-popping, Elijah Paez Elijah Paez 6'6" | SF Dynamic Prep | 2027 State TX once again showed why evaluators value winning basketball. He finished with 9 points, 8 rebounds, 6 steals, and a block, stuffing the stat sheet with effort plays. Defensively, he was everywhere, creating turnovers while impacting the glass from the wing position. His versatility and relentless motor continue to separate him from many players in his class.

✅ Elite defensive instincts
✅ High-motor competitor
✅ Impacts winning in multiple ways

Winning basketball continues to follow Paez. He finished with 19 points, 9 rebounds, and a block, while knocking down 3 three-pointers and impacting both ends of the floor. He consistently made hustle plays, battled bigger players on the glass, and stretched the defense with timely perimeter shooting. His versatility and competitiveness continue to make him one of the most reliable performers in the event.

✅ Elite competitor
✅ Versatile two-way wing
✅ Winning mentality

Elijah Paez Elijah Paez 6'6" | SF Dynamic Prep | 2027 State TX once again showcased why coaches value players who consistently impact winning. He recorded 10 points and 7 rebounds, defended multiple positions, and played with his usual high motor throughout the game. His versatility and willingness to compete on every possession continue to elevate his stock.

✅ Versatile two-way wing
✅ High-motor competitor
✅ Impacts winning in multiple ways

Elijah Paez Elijah Paez 6'6" | SF 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 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 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