I first watched Zion Green play at the Pangos All-American Camp back in June, where he threw down one of the nastiest posters I’ve witnessed all year. He’s another AZ Compass prospect who brings a ton of intriguing tools to the table. As mentioned, Green plays well above the rim, but I was equally impressed with his smooth jump shot. He knocked down what I believe was three or four consecutive outside shots against SEPA, showcasing his ability to get hot in a hurry. His size and wingspan are additional attributes that college coaches and NBA scouts are sure to love. Overall, Green has an impressive combination of physical tools and offensive ability that makes his long-term upside intriguing.

Green put together another tremendous weekend of all-around basketball just as we saw the week prior at the HS Fall Invite. The 6-foot-9 forward is a true playmaking, point-forward level of distributor and decision-maker whose smooth pace, high basketball IQ and ability to score inside and out made him the key player for Compass Prep. Green was stretching the floor to the three-point line, breaking down defenders from the top of the key and to score at the rim or dish to a teammate and read the floor well on the wing and in the mid post where he picked defenses apart with his vision.

When it came to offensive versatility, few forwards and centers matched what Green brought to the table. The 6-foot-9 senior is as skilled as they come and his ability to score and create both inside and outside lended to his point-forward skill-set. Green connected on catch-and-shoot threes, initiated offense as a trigger guy at the top of the key and scored in the paint with power and touch. Green’s ball skills, vision and passing IQ made him one of the most effective playmakers we saw regardless of position.

Another prospect that makes the game look easy is this Class of 2027 forward from Team ASP. Green is a four-star, Top 25 prospect that can do a little bit of everything with the ball in his hands. His athleticism pops as a driver and in transition while also possessing the perimeter skill as a shooter and ball handler. He projects either as a bigger “3” or a prototypical modern stretch 4-man at the next level. Green was one of the most impressive prospects in the gym this weekend.

Zion Green may have had the best dunk of the entire camp. He got up in an instant on a fast break and threw down a vicious dunk over a seven-foot defender. It was a sight to see, and just about everyone in the crowd was amazed by his athleticism. Green also impressed with his shooting, defending, and overall play. Which helped him earn a spot in the Top 30 game. Expect to see even more college coaches taking a closer look at him in the coming months.

-Green was a model of consistency over the course of the season, turning in double-double performances as a rangy W/F with a throwback offensive game most effective 18′ and in from the basket. Green can post up at the elbow or pivot his way to the paint to score high percentage short jumpers or convert his positioning into trips to the free throw line that cut into opposing front court depth by getting his matchups and their backups into foul trouble. Mt Zion National relied on his ability to produce at a consistently-high level at the offensive end while making strides as a help-side defender that—over the course of the season—improved his defensive rotations to contest or block shots around the basket at a much higher level. With the fluidity of his movement as a prospect that now stands at 6’9, he has nice long-term upside to development into a valuable switchable forward prospect that can show/switch onto guards on the perimeter to defend on an island without fouling.

Green maintains his No. 1 status as he’s been one of the staples for Lafayette Dublin’s Mt. Zion group on the Grind Session. His blend of size, skill and versatility all go into making him not only a productive prospect in the now, but one who offers an intriguing ceiling long-term. His play throughout December resulted in picking up a couple of new offers from P5 programs such as NC State and Oklahoma after proving himself against some of the top-ranking high school programs in the country. As the season progresses, it’s safe to assume that his skillset will continue to evolve and more programs will look into investing in the former Camden High School product.

Among the highest-ranked prospects in the entire event, Green took some time to get going in a Tuesday afternoon showcase matchup but put it all together in a huge second half performance. Green scored 15 of his 19 points after halftime in a narrow loss to nationally-ranked Dream City Christian (AZ), proving to be a walking mismatch for whatever defender was thrown his way. The Philly native was resilient attacking the basket and finishing in traffic, consistently finding windows around the rim after creating his own shot via faceup opportunities. He was pragmatic in picking out mismatches and attacking them efficiently while also keeping his head up as a playmaker for others. When Green has it all clicking like that, there’s a short list of forwards nationally who can contend with his blend of size and skill.