Lleyton Leonard Lleyton Leonard 6'4" | SF/SG Basha | 2028 State #69 Nation AZ is a can’t-miss prospect whenever he’s out on the court. He can essentially catapult himself into the air whenever he wants to rise up for a dunk, and he throws them down with real force. He also uses his long strides to close out on opponents defensively and is the type of player who can block shots or deflect passes when teams try to throw it over him. The tools and size are definitely there, and it’ll be exciting to see how he continues to get his name out there this AAU season.

Relentless two-way presence who was a monster in transition all weekend—extremely difficult to contain in the open floor with his combination of speed, athleticism, and nonstop motor. Constant pressure attacking downhill, finishing above the rim with ease even through traffic, while also presenting himself as a dangerous lob threat. Defensively, he brought strong on-ball pressure and consistently made things uncomfortable for opposing guards. It’s the consistency of his motor, energy, and impact on both ends that projects so well to the next level.

Another lefty making waves, Leonard had a big sophomore season for Basha as they played a thriller against Sunnyslope in the open Division semifinals in a game Leonard scored 18 points. Another name who stood out at the CREI last summer, Leonard has the athleticism and natural scoring ability to stand out in camp settings. After starting his grassroots season with Az Unity, Leonard has made the switch to the Oakland Soldiers and is one of a couple of high major caliber prospects on their team.

Lleyton is another super athlete that is a versatile defender. His ability to guard on the perimeter and the interior is the product of his athletic ability and work ethic. Lleyton has great timing on his shot contest and blocks. often sending shots away from the weak side or chasing down players on the break. His lateral quickness allows him to guard shiftier ball handlers and makes it tough for them to initiate the offense. Lleyton is a very intense defensive player that often sets the tone on that end.

The lefty was not shy about pulling the trigger from deep. Even when a taller player guarded him, the release on his shot was quick enough to get it off with no problems. He also played solid post defense while playing out of position.