Maddox brings a rugged, agile forward game built for battle. He’s comfortable facing up, attacking off the bounce, and finishing through contact, and he rebounds out of his area with urgency. His blend of toughness and mobility lets him impact multiple phases of the game, making him a forward to keep your eyes on closely.

Previous Range: AR Mid-20s Current Range: AR #19, PF/SF #2

Ball’s combination of size, mobility, shooting, and touch has fueled his rise. He’s rebounding at a higher rate, finishing more efficiently, and showing flashes of perimeter skill. As his confidence and consistency grow, so does his ranking.

Strengths shown in the game today: Frontcourt versatility and pace. Showed his hustle and ability to fit inside and out. He was able to rebound at a high rate, protect the rim, and step out from mid-range and beyond with touch. He was great at setting screens, sealing defenders, and rolling or popping.

Maddox returns as a hybrid forward threatening from the arc and in the paint. He’s more comfortable from deep range, and he’s sharpened his roll-and-pop decisions. His summer focus on strength has boosted his rebounding tenacity and helped him finish through traffic. Ball’s ability to impact both ends should help him rise in the class of 2027.

Maddox was an interior threat for the Jaguars on Saturday in the games they won. Ball possesses a lethal midrange fadeaway and uses a variety of other moves under the rim to score the ball. Maddox has good fundamental post defense, knowing not to bite on pump fakes and he sent several shots back at the basket playing the role of an interior lockdown man. Ball runs the floor extremely well for his size and was an adept finisher on fastbreaks.

Ball showcased his utility style, competing well, filling multiple roles, and hustling his way into points and rebounds. He has shot the ball well from inside and out, he’s comfortable scoring on the catch, but has the skill to earn his own on drives to the rim. His shot from deep has been a consistent threat, and he shoots it with confidence. He rebounds and shares the ball well and shows some strength defending post moves, rounding out his glue guy role.

A sizeable option in the Jaguars Elite frontcourt who stood out on Day 2. He did well in creating for himself in isolation with his length and footwork in the painted area. He’s good blend of size and confidence who competes around the rim.