The first annual 6ignature Showcase was held August 1-4 at Centennial College in Toronto,
Ontario under the direction 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.
6’9 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 real 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, with 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 the half court, has a floater, ok driver, decent defender.
6’2 CG Jason Buio – 1 of 1 Canada
Fairly athletic, with 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, and 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, has long arms, ok a ball-handler, good passer, can pull up half-court, moves fairly well without the ball, ok 3-point shooter, drives it well, and 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, who runs well, has 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, good passes, sees the floor, has a pull up floater, can penetrate.
Names to Note:(* indicates 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
