Elder played with confidence every time he stepped on the floor for State 38 United. He did an excellent job attacking off the dribble, putting pressure on the defense and creating opportunities for both himself and his teammates. His vision stood out as he consistently made the right read and delivered sharp, timely passes to keep the offense flowing. Defensively he was active in the passing lanes, coming up with steals that quickly turned into transition chances. Elder’s poise, playmaking ability and willingness to make winning plays gave his team a steady presence and made him an impactful guard throughout the weekend

Elder is a sleeper in this class, and I feel that when it all comes together, he has a chance to really make his mark. He emerged as one of the more productive all-around players to start the Spring because of the way that he impacts every phase of the game. He’s a two-way standout who had a few pokes that got him transition buckets, he got put onto the top player to slow them down, and when he got the ball, things came easily for him. He finishes well around length, went on a few mini runs that got his team a lead, and knocked down the 3-ball when it was presented for him. He looks comfortable navigating the court as a guard, and he’s still scratching the surface physically, which makes the upside even more interesting. He easily made our watch list. 

Elder emerged as one of the top performers in the 14U division, delivering a well rounded and impactful showing from start to finish. Defensively, he was highly active in the passing lanes, using anticipation and quick reactions to create turnovers. Once he secured the ball, Elder wasted no time pushing the pace, consistently getting out in transition and finishing effectively at the rim. In the half court, he demonstrated the ability to create for himself, attacking the paint and finishing over taller defenders with confidence. He also showed range by stepping out and knocking down shots from beyond the arc. He was able to be a standout performer that was able to make an impact in all his games.