The NGS event brought together a deep pool of rising prospects who impressed with skill, size, and potential. Several players separated themselves with advanced feel and athletic upside.
Joshua Sanders — 6’9” F, Class of 2030
Sanders was widely recognized as the top prospect in the gym. The big fella blends rare size with mobility and touch. He showcased an improving handle that allowed him to face up and create off the dribble, while still being a powerful presence on the interior. His ability to run the floor and finish in transition turned heads and points toward a long-term modern forward profile.
Zaire Colbert — 6’1” PG
Colbert played with maturity beyond his age, constantly making teammates better. A true table-setter with a scoring punch, he was dangerous pulling up from deep and crafty at getting into the paint. He rebounded his position, showed toughness, and competed with improved athleticism. Clearly one of the Top 5 performers at camp.
Austin Leonard — 6’4” G
Leonard displayed poise and a deep offensive bag. He played at his own pace, got to his sweet spots, and mixed in above-the-rim finishes with a polished midrange game. His shooting touch extends beyond the arc, and he defended with focus and purpose. Leonard firmly established himself as a Top 5 player in the session.
Tristan Edwards — 6’7 WF
One of the most complete two-way wings at camp, Edwards impressed with length, athleticism, and a smooth jumper that stretched the floor. He ran hard in transition, impacted the glass, and protected the rim as a secondary shot blocker. His motor and versatility put him comfortably in the Top 3 overall.
Junub Duor — WF
Junub flashed strong upside as a slashing wing. He repeatedly got downhill to attack the paint and showed soft touch out to 15 feet. Effective in transition as both a finisher and willing extra passer, he brought constant activity and a fearless approach.
Other Notable Standouts
- 6-2 G Isaac Wright — Creative handle and confident jumper early, showing the ability to break defenders down.
- 6-7 PF Jacori Thompson — Not the most explosive, but compensated with motor, touch inside 15 feet, and consistent effort.
- 6-10 C Emmanuel Ouedraogo — Raw but intriguing with length, energy, and two-way flashes; member of the FIBA U16 Ivory Coast team. Rim protector.
- 6-3 G AJ Bowman — Smooth downhill finisher with good length and non-stop motion off the ball.
- 6-4 G JaCody Terry — Athletic slasher and tough defender who thrives in transition; jumper remains a key area of growth.
- 6-7 WF Kaedyn Cole — Active athlete who runs the floor hard, stays aggressive, and will keep developing as a shooter. Makes winning plays.
- 6-2 SG King Araujo — Clever, “herky-jerky” handle to put defenders off balance, good pull-up game and length.
- 6-3 SG Preston Elliott — Lefty wing with a confident midrange pull-up, stretches the floor and sneaky bounce at the rim.
- 6-4 WF Nicholas Cannon — Long, downhill-oriented wing with ability to pressure the rim in open space.
Written by Donald Russell