Show Me Showdown: Saturday 15u Notables
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Hailing from a myriad of states, the 15u group showcased a variety of high IQ guards along with a few gifted wings, all of which have clear potential to play division 2 and division 3. Each of these athletes will…
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Continue ReadingHailing from a myriad of states, the 15u group showcased a variety of high IQ guards along with a few gifted wings, all of which have clear potential to play division 2 and division 3. Each of these athletes will have a more in-depth analysis later this week.
Guards
Keison Peoples Keison Peoples 6'2" | PG Bismark-Henning/Rossville-Alvin | 2026 State IL – Ft. Sooy No Limit 2025
Skilled shooter who was a major part of his team’s success as a 2026 shooting guard. Peoples is already an excellent secondary creator who can score over most guards in a couple dribble moves.
Jaxon Toniolli Jaxon Toniolli 6'0" | PG Randall | 2025 TX – Amarillo Nets
Toniolli could not be sped up by any of the opposition, by staying patient and making the right reads. Leadership was another strength of his, where he directed traffic and took big shots when needed.
Cooper Kavanaugh Cooper Kavanaugh 6'1" | CG Saint Patrick | 2025 IL – Grind Family Chicago
The combo guard was a consistent scoring threat who did a lot of damage with a few dribbles. One of the more efficient guards at 6′ tall.
Kevin Rios – Woo Elite
Rios played up as a 2026, flashing elite body control on floaters and off-balance layups as a secondary creator.
Andrew Moore Andrew Moore 6'0" | PG Troy | 2025 State MO – Gateway Knights
Moore provided consistent consistent shooting off the catch and making excellent reads when getting into the paint. Although only 5’11, he is a hard nosed defender who is not fazed by anyone.
Jayden Brown – I AM 3
Brown is an undersized guard who has one of the deepest bags for his class off the dribble. Although only about 5’7 or 5’8, Brown showed no fear getting to the rim or defending bigger guards.
Corey Harris Jr Corey Harris Jr 5'11" | PG Mascoutah | 2025 IL – HDK
A big time visionary guard who does great getting to the rack, subsequently making the right decision. Harris is one of the highest IQ guards at this tournament, as he has cerebral vision.
Robert Ballance – TNT
One of the strongest guards this tournament, excellent scorer around the rim. Ballance is a versatile defender at 6’1, capable disrupting opponents thanks to his size and strength.
La’Juan Ashley – The Factory
Another undersized guard who has great touch on shots while also proving to be a plus defender. Ashley and Jayden Brown were two of the quickest guards laterally due to their low center of gravity and exceptionally quick feet.
Wing
Hayden Arnold Hayden Arnold 6'3" | SF Ladue | 2025 State MO – Gateway Knights
Truly more physical than his age would have you assume, he threw down multiple dunks with seemingly no effort. Arnold was also dependable boxing out and playing physical defense.
Mitchel Edwards Mitchel Edwards 6'6" | PF Carmi | 2025 State IL – Illinois Bears
A sharpshooting 6’5 wing who has high offensive potential down the road. Edwards proved he could make the right reads while attacking closeouts, due to his high shooting gravity.
Dietrich Richardson Dietrich Richardson 6'6" | PG Peoria Manual | 2025 State #177 Nation IL – Peoria Pride
Richardson is a rangy 6’4 wing who has great length on defense while boasting shooting and driving flashes. As his ballhandling and shooting consistency improves, Richardson could be a high upside wing capable guarding 1-3.
LeShawn Stowers – Peoria Pride
High motor forward who is an offensive rebounding machine, high potential defense first forward. While standing at 6’3, Stowers boasts at least a 6’7 wingspan along with a built frame capable to defend a lot of 17u wings as is.
Forwards
Docker Tedeshi – Illinois Bears
High IQ 6’6 forward who is raw on offense, but the defensive flashes are potent. One of my favorite prospects from this weekend, demonstrating the ability to do all the little things. While playing typically in the high post, Tedeshi screened well, averaged 4+ blocks per game, and proved he has excellent touch both around the rim or while grabbing rebounds.