The Tune Up: 15U Out of State Standouts
The Prep Hoops Circuit rolled on this past weekend at The Tune Up in Dallas. Twenty-three teams showed up to compete in the 15U division, and I was able to see every team at least once. I will be highlighting…
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Continue ReadingThe Prep Hoops Circuit rolled on this past weekend at The Tune Up in Dallas. Twenty-three teams showed up to compete in the 15U division, and I was able to see every team at least once. I will be highlighting standout prospects from this past weekend throughout the week.
Several teams and individuals traveled to Texas from another state to see how they stacked up against some of the best programs in the Lone Star State. With that in mind, here are 10 of the best out-of-state prospects from The Tune Up:
Florida
Stone Bureau Stone Bureau 6'0" | PG Calvary Christian Academy, Ft. Lauderdale | 2024 State FL | 2024 | 6’0” Point Guard | BCA | Suncoast HS – Bureau is freakishly athletic and a dynamic playmaker at the one spot. He thrives at attacking the basket off the dribble and has a variety of ways to get inside. The Suncoast floor general scores through contact at a high clip and has no issue navigating through traffic on his way to the rim. He is a capable three-point shooter too. As a facilitator, Bureau zipped accurate passes with both hands and frequently found his guys for good looks both on the perimeter and the interior. He also showed that he can defend and rebound at high level.
Enrique Duboy | 2024 | Point Guard | BCA | Archbishop McCarthy HS – Duboy did a good job of knocking down shots and playing the passing lanes in his final game of the tournament. He made a pair of catch-and-shoot corner threes that really helped swing the momentum in BCA’s favor. The 2024 guard also displayed that he could get into the teeth of the defense and either score at the basket or drop off a pass to a teammate for a high-percentage look down low. On defense, Duboy was disruptive, getting his hands on errant passes and jumping passes that led to transition opportunities.
Josh Riviere | 2024 | Small Forward/Power Forward | BCA – Riviere has a strong frame and showed fantastic fundamentals when operating in the paint. His footwork and touch in the post were both excellent. The 2024 forward made some big plays down the stretch of BCA’s final contest of the weekend, highlighted by a three-point shot to take the lead in the closing minutes of action. He proved that he isn’t afraid to take big shots with the game on the line and ultimately propelled his team to a victory, completing the tournament with an undefeated record.
Oklahoma
Will Smith | 2024 | 6’4” Small Forward/Power Forward | Team Buddy Buckets 2024 | Choctaw HS – Smith has a solid build and exhibited the ability to play on the perimeter and in the interior at both ends of the court. He was great at finishing at the rim with a body on him, smartly posted up smaller defenders, and handles the ball well in the open court. On the defensive end, Smith defended multiple positions and came away with several turnovers via steals and blocks. His explosive athleticism and strength allow him to be a versatile two-way factor whenever he steps in between the lines.
Dontrell Yearby | 2024 | 6’1” Shooting Guard | Team Buddy Buckets 2024 | Northwest Classen HS – Yearby was one of the best shooters in attendance from the 15U division. He buried three triples in one of his games and ended the matchup with a team-high 12 points. The 6-foot-1-inch two-guard is always ready to fire from behind the arc and was terrific when shooting from the catch. Yearby can also hit threes off the bounce, evidenced by a beautiful step-back shot. Additionally, he handles the ball very well and has a smooth style of play.
Jesse Ledbetter | 2024 | 6’0” Point Guard | Team Buddy Buckets 2024 | Southmoore HS – Ledbetter is a lead-guard with a lot of two-way potential. On offense, the 2024 point guard looked good scoring and passing when operating as the ball handler in pick-and-roll scenarios. He has a violently quick first step, involves his teammates as a passer, and is a capable three-point shooter. Ledbetter’s motor is outstanding too, and that showed up a lot on defense, as he was constantly hustling back to get stops in transition and jumped passes that led to easy fast break buckets.
Evan Crotts | 2024 | Point Guard | Next Level Oklahoma 2024 | Crossings Christian HS – Crotts was a lot of fun to watch. He played with swagger and competed hard on offense and defense. The Crossings Christian guard is a clever player who snuck into passing lanes for steals at one end and turned that into offense with crafty moves at the basket. He was shifty as a ball handler and great at using defenders’ leverage against them. Beyond that, he displayed good quickness as well as the ability to drain the three ball.
Alexander Clark | 2024 | 5’10” Shooting Guard/Small Forward | Mindset 2024 | Guthrie HS – Clark possesses a thick frame but is deceptively quick off the dribble. Opposing teams had trouble trying to matchup with him, and that allowed him to get inside with regularity when attacking off the bounce and earn tons of trips to the foul line. The Guthrie prospect was tough to stay in front of and did a great job finishing through contact. He was also good on the offensive glass.
Carmello Bulock | 2024 | 6’4” Power Forward | Mindset 2024 | Putnam City HS – Bulock’s combination of size and athleticism almost immediately caught my attention. I was unsurprised to learn that he is a two-sport athlete who plays football in addition to basketball. His wide receiver background shows up in his rebounding, as he was high-pointing and snatching the ball out of the air. It also showed up with his defense. The 2024 forward challenged shots in the paint whenever an opponent attempted to go at him.
Arkansas
Kenyon Carter | 2025 | Point Guard | Young Pro Basketball 2024 – Carter might have put together the best all-around offensive performance of the tournament in the 15U division, and that’s impressive considering he was playing up a grade. He filled up the scoring column from all three levels while making some high-level passes as a playmaker. His stop-and-pop game from mid-range in particular was phenomenal. The 2025 guard was dangerous when creating for himself and others off the dribble. Those in Arkansas need to keep an eye on this kid, because he has the potential to be really special.