Korben “KJ” Goodwin was one of the more physically dominant players in this event and he made this known in a first round win over La Porte on Monday. He essentially controlled the paint the entirety of the game and came away with a double-double of 12 points and 12 rebounds to advance the Mustangs to the second round of bracket play. The defense can’t sleep on KJ’s jumper either as he is especially good at shooting in the midrange and has the ability to spot up from almost anywhere on the court. As only a 2028 prospect, Korben already has a well-developed skillset and his ceiling is only going to continue to grow from here.

Goodwin is a dependable floor spacer with a knockdown jumper when given daylight. His confidence rises when left open, and he wastes no time setting his feet and letting it fly. His smooth stroke and balance make him a valuable perimeter piece who can stretch defenses and complement interior scorers.

Korben Goodwin Korben Goodwin 6'5" | SF Cypress Ranch | 2028 State TX showed exceptional great touch around the basket against Killeen Shoemaker. Every scoring opportunity he had, he primarily scored in the paint by blowing right past plenty of defenders, torching them throughout the entire game. He was nearly unstoppable in his pursuit of going to the basket offensively. He rebounds the ball effectively defensively and crashes the boards offensively for his team, providing second chance opportunities. Throughout his minutes, he was active in transition as well as he ran his lanes effectively.

Korben Goodwin Korben Goodwin 6'5" | SF Cypress Ranch | 2028 State TX is a physically strong guard who attacks downhill with a relentless motor. He makes all the hustle plays, showcasing toughness on both ends of the floor. Goodwin’s strength allows him to finish through contact and battle on the boards. Defensively, he uses his physicality to disrupt opponents and contest shots effectively. He projects as a high-energy combo guard with a strong two-way presence.

Translatable Skills:
✅ Physicality
✅ Hustle & Motor
✅ Defensive Toughness

Goodwin plays with a natural feel for the game, often scoring within the flow of the offense rather than forcing the issue. He showed mature patience, allowing actions to develop before exploiting gaps. Through traffic, he flashed smooth two-foot gathers and Euro-like stride patterns, finishing both high and low pickups with control. His ability to remain on balance through contact made him a reliable scoring threat at the rim and a steady decision-maker in tight quarters.

Active on the boards and a problem in transition. Goodwin consistently crashed the defensive glass to ignite open-court opportunities or leaked out early to finish at the rim. In the halfcourt, he used his size well to finish through contact in traffic. With his physicality and momentum coming downhill, he showed flashes of becoming nearly unstoppable as a straight-line slasher.