The first annual 6ignature Showcase was held August 1-4 at Centennial College in Toronto,
Ontario under the dissection of Kevin Scarlett from U Play. Here is a report on the prospects who caught our attention.
Top Prospects: (* indicates highest consideration for this category)
6’5 SF Mikal Bell Jr – U Play 17
Bell is an athletic three-man with some skills. He’s a capable ball-handler who does a nice job finishing in transition. He pulls up well in the mid-range and is a good shooter with 3 range. He is active on the glass at both ends. Bell will play Division I basketball at some level.
6’4 PG Xavier Blake – U Play 17
Blake is a real athletic one-man with a nice burst who runs very well. He’s a solid ball handler
and passer who is effective in transition with the ability to pull up or finish. He also pulls up well in the half-court and he has a good first step on the drive. He is a mid/mid-plus prospect.
6’3 PG Noah George – AZ Unity 17
George is a fairly athletic one-man with ball handling and passing skills who excels on the break, making plays for himself and others. He does a nice job pushing up in transition and he has a solid first step on the drive in the half-court. George is a low-major prospect.
6’5 SF Malik Gittens – Collective Elite 15
Gittens is a strong and athletic three-man. He can handle and pass it and can finish on the break. He is an ok (set) shooter with 3 range and a capable rebounder. Gittens looks to be a low-major prospect.
6’7 PF Isaac Gonda – U Play 15
Gonda is a skilled four-man who plays with a lot of confidence. He can handle the ball and he does a nice job on the face-up drive. He can shoot it with 3 range and takes good shots. He can block a shot and he’s an ok rebounder. Gonda will play Division 1 basketball at some level.
6’6 SF Austin Goode – AZ Unity 17
Goode is an athletic wing with a versatile offensive skill set. He can score from all three levels (perimeter, mid-range, at the rim) and he can be a difficult matchup. He has an effective pull-up game – both in transition and in the half-court. He’s also a capable rebounder. Goode is a likely mid-major prospect.
6’2 SG Rokiem Green – AZ Unity 16
Green is an athletic two-guard who brings a lot to the table on the offensive end. He can handle and pass it and has a nice mid-range pull-up. He shoots it ok with long range and he has an impressive step-back move. Green is a mid-major prospect who merits higher consideration.
6’3 SG Deandray Hamilton 17 – AZ Unity 17
Hamilton is an athletic two-man who makes a contribution at both ends. He has an impressive first step on the drive and he can elevate and finish. He is a capable on-ball defender
at the other end. Hamilton is a likely mid-major prospect.
6’2 CG Iyayi Osunde – AZ Unity 17
Osunde is a combo guard with athleticism and skills. He’s a smooth ball handler who does a nice job of finishing in transition. He is comfortable on or off the ball and he’s a good 3-point shooter. He can elevate and finish on the drive and he has a nice step-back move. Osunde is below the radar at this point but he is a low to mid prospect.
6’5 SF Cairo Perry – DK Dragons 17
Perry is an athletic three-man with long arms who is somewhat of a sleeper at this point. He is a capable handler who can finish on the break and does a nice job getting to the hoop on the drive. He is also a solid rebounder. Perry is not getting much attention, but he does belong on the
Division I radar.
6’8 PF/SF Jaion Pitt – AZ Unity 17
Pitt is a versatile combo forward with athleticism and long arms. He can handle it and does a nice job on the face-up drive and can also pull up effectively. He shoots the ball well with 3-point range and he is a good rebounder. Pitt is a high major prospect (with multiple offers).
5’10 PG Jenoi Robinson – Collective Elite 15
Robinson is a very athletic one-man who can really run. He’s a good ball-handler and passer who pushes the break consistently and does a nice job finishing. He can pull up in the mid-range and he moves well without the ball. It’s early for him but Robinson looks to be a low-major prospect.
6’4 G/W Marques Romero – Collective Elite 17
Romero is an athletic guard/wing. He has long arms and is on the thin side with the need to get bigger and stronger. He’s a solid ball handler who has an effective mid-range pull-up. He moves fairly well without the ball and is a real good shooter (3 range) and has a nice ability to catch and shoot. Romero is a Division I prospect.
6’4 G/W Fernando De Los Santos – Collective Elite 17
De Los Santos is an athletic guard/wing with long arms. He handles and passes it fairly well and has a solid pull in transition and in the half court. He does have a tendency to force things at times, but De Los Santos has Division I potential
6’0 PG Justin Scott – Performance Group 15
Scott is a real athletic point guard with a nice burst and a solid skill set. He handles and passes it well and is effective in transition showing the ability to finish consistently. He has a very nice pull-up in the half-court and solid first step on the drive. His shot looks a little funny but he can knock them down ok. Scott is a Division I prospect and time will tell what level.
6’7 SF Daniel Simon – U Play 17
Simon is a long and athletic wing. He is really thin and needs to develop some bulk/strength. He’s a capable ball handler who has a mid-range pull up. He shoots it ok with 3 range. He can rebound and block a shot as well. Simon is a tad raw now and can polish his skills some but
he has mid-major potential.
6’0 CG Kyree Taylor – U Play 15
Taylor is an athletic combo guard who can handle and pass it. He pushes the break well and does a nice job finishing in transition. He shoots it fairly well with 3-point range and he has an ok floater. Taylor is a legit Division I prospect.
Other Prospects to Consider: (* indicates highest consideration for this category) 6’5 SF Alessandro Acosta-Reyes
Ok athlete, handles and passes fairly well, can pull up in the mid-range, fairly good (set) shooter with 3 range – slow release, ok floater.
6’2 CG Joey Akuamoah – 1 of 1 Canada
Athletic, runs well, handles it, fairly good 3-point shooter, nice first step on the drive, and can rebound.
*6’2 SG Jeffrey Blake – Performance Group 15
Good athlete, fairly long arms, can handle and pass, finishes ok in transition, pulls up well half court, moves fairly well without the ball, ok 3-point shooter, solid driver.
6’4 SF/PF Andre Brutus – Monarchs 15
Fairly athletic, runs well, capable handler, can pull up half court, has a floater, ok driver, decent defender.
6’2 CG Jason Buio – 1 of 1 Canada
Fairly athletic, long arms, handles it well, can pass, pulls up well half court, real nice driver with solid first step, ok/fairly good 3-point shooter, decent defender.
6’1 SG Jordan Chiles – AZ Unity 16
Fairly athletic, can run, capable ball handler, good shooter with 3 range, ok driver.
6’1 PG Shaundre Dennie – DC United 16/Signature 16
Athletic, has burst, solid handler, can pull up half court, fairly good 3-point shooter, has an ok floater.
6’2 CG Dreylen Downey – Collective Elite 16
Athletic, handles it, good passer, capable transition playmaker (finishes), solid mid-range pull up, has a floater, ok driver.
6’4 G/W Jaylen Forde – Collective Elite 17
Real athletic, runs real well, long arms, ok ball handler, good passer, can pull up half court, moves fairly well without the ball, ok 3-point shooter, drives it well, can block a shot.
*6’6 Jahmarian Forrester – Collective Elite 17
Athletic, real long arms, big feet, can handle and pass it, can finish in transition, decent (set) shooter with 3-point range, has an ok drop step and a mini jump hook, good rebounder.
6’3 CG Kaievh Francis – DK Dragons 17
Athletic, handles and passes well, attacks in transition, very nice mid-range pull up, effective driver/penetrator.
6’0 CG Noah Khala – U Play 17
Decent athlete, can run, handles it, good passer, ok 3-point shooter, ok driver,
6’1 SG Cole Laren – Performance Group 15
Good athlete, runs well, fairly long arms, can handle and pass, finishes ok in transition, pulls up well half court, moves fairly well without the ball, ok 3-point shooter, solid driver.
6’3 G/W Jelani McKoy – AZ Unity 16
Real athletic, handles it well, pulls up in the mid range, ok/fairly good 3-point shooter, capable driver, can rebound.
*6’0 CG Lamar Murray – AZ Unity 16
Ok/fairly good athlete, ok burst, handles it, solid pull up – on the break and in half court, shoots it fairly well (3 range), solid floater.
6’5 PF/SF Victor Owie – Collective Elite 15
Athletic, long arms, ok ball handler, dribble operates on the block, has a spin move and drop step.
6’1 PG Malakhi Phillips – Signature 16
Fairly athletic, handles and passes well, effective in transition – can finish, ok driver.
6’0 CG Idada Presley – Collective Elite 15
Good athlete, handles well, has good passes, sees the floor, has a pull up floater, can penetrate.
Names to Note:(* indicates the highest consideration for the category) 5’11 PG Jesiah Acquah – Collective Elite 16
*6’0 PG Eesa Ahmed – DC United 16 5’9 PG Jordan Browne – DK Dragons 17 5’11 PG Dienvenue Cabant – U Play 15 6’3 SF/PF Nico Cameron – Monarchs 15
6’2 SG Udonnis Dennis – Collective Elite 16
*6’6 PF/C Stuart Florescu – DK Dragons 17
*6’6 PF Kenan Gilao – Collective Elite 17 5’11 Jahvon Givance – Collective Elite 17
*6’4 SF Marcus Green – DK Dragons 17 6’0 SG Aiden James – Toronto Select 15 5’10 PG Kadan Jones – Toronto Select 15 6’1 PG Dieuverson Joseph – 1 of 1 Canada
5’11 PG Graydon Jurik – Performance Group 15
*6’0 PG Eric Kaufman – Toronto Select 15
*5’9 PG Kymani Merrano U Play 17
6’5 SF/PF Harmony Okojie – Toronto Select 15 6’0 PG Nahshon Salmon – Collective Elite 15
*6’3 SG Shivan Sharma – Performance Group 15 6’3 SG Jack Sorrell – 1 of 1 Canada
6’5 PF Markese Strawbridge – Monarchs 15
