PH Live 15U All-Stars
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A great field of 15U clubs descended on Kansas City, coming from as far as Buffalo and Seattle to see how they stack up. There were too many good players on hand to name them all, but arguably the best…
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Continue ReadingA great field of 15U clubs descended on Kansas City, coming from as far as Buffalo and Seattle to see how they stack up.
There were too many good players on hand to name them all, but arguably the best team, and some of the best players, weren’t even 2024s. A club from Indianapolis, Team Teague – Felder, ripped apart their competition in Pool F and probably boasted the most future Division 1 talent in the field. Jalen Haralson and Mark Zackery certainly belong on the first team of an all-star collection. But for the sake of the 15U designation, we’ll leave Team Teague – Felder for some future recognition.
Here is the Top 20 from the 15U ranks at the Prep Hoops Live event in KC (in alphabetical order):
First Team:
Jordan Cain, 6-foot-1 guard, D1 Minnesota-Williams, Minnetonka HS:
Cain showed off great ball handling and a knack for getting to the rim. He played tenacious defense and converted turnovers into points for the lone undefeated team in Pool A. He has a deadly pull-up jumper and is too physical for a lot of point guards.
Blake Forrest, 5-foot-9 guard, Team Lavine 3SSB, Mount Si HS:
The best small player at the tournament, Forrest is an absolute blur with the ball. He blows around defenders from end to end and creates a lot of fast break opportunities. He picks tons of pockets and uses his speed and anticipation to intercept passes. He excels as a true point guard, but racks up a lot of points because he’s moving 100 mph and has an array of shots in his bag.
Trevor Hennig, 6-foot-3 forward, Team Lavine 3SSB, Mount Si HS:
Henning combined a nice stroke with deceptive athleticism to score a ton of points. He can get to the rim with his long arms and quickness, and he also hits the glass hard for a thin, wiry player. He’s a playmaker with a high level of competitiveness.
Malachi Johnson, 6-foot-2 guard, Illinois HoopStars – Ohanson, Rockford HS:
An elite playmaker, Johnson is the epitome of a combo guard. He can break down a defense to set up shooters, but he’s just as likely to get to the hole and convert himself. He’s athletic enough to make acrobatic shots routine, but also has a firm grasp of fundamentals.
Charlie Theis, 6-foot-4 forward, Minnesota Fury, East Ridge HS (pictured):
Theis attacked defenses relentlessly all weekend, driving around and through defenders to score in heavy traffic, and to pull down rebounds for second-chance points. Theis is a powerful, yet agile athlete who has a good midrange game to complement his attacking style.
Second Team:
Justin Buenaventura, 5-foot-11 guard, Dallas Showtyme Rise, Vines HS
Blayne Harris, 6-foot-3 forward, Gateway Basketball Club, Jackson HS
Dalyn Jackson, 6-foot guard, Alabama Celtics, Demopolis HS
JT Rock, 6-foot-11 post, South Dakota Attack, Lincoln HS
Caden Wilkins, 6-foot-5 forward, Iowa Barnstormers 1, Bettendorf HS
Third Team:
Jaxon Klein, 6-foot-5 forward, KC Spurs Black, Blue Valley Northwest HS
Jesse Ledbetter, 6-foot guard, Team Buddy Buckets, Southmoore HS
Grayson Okoronkwo, 6-foot-1 guard, D1 Minnesota-Williams
Kavon Phillips, 6-foot-4 forward, Iowa Barnstormers 1, North Scott
Cedric Summerhill, 6-foot-4 forward, Alabama Celtics, Muscle Shoals
Fourth Team:
David Cobin, 5-foot-8 guard, KC Spurs Black, Desoto
Micah Davis, 6-foot-1 forward, EG10, homeschool
Joe Graves, 6-foot-6 forward, Missouri Kings, Lighthouse Christian
Niko Newsome, 6-foot-5 forward, Illinois HoopStars – Ohanson, Bloomington
Trey Tuck, 6-foot guard, Team Buddy Buckets, Stillwater