Grind Region Finals: 15U Second Team
Check out my analysis and scouting reports on the top performers from the 15U Division at the Grind Region Finals! These guys really brought some real attention their way with how well they lead their teams and did all of…
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Continue ReadingCheck out my analysis and scouting reports on the top performers from the 15U Division at the Grind Region Finals! These guys really brought some real attention their way with how well they lead their teams and did all of the little things to affect the game on both ends of the court.
Jayden Domino Jayden Domino 6'3" | SF South Grand Prairie | 2025 TX 2025 6’3 Grand Prarie High School, TX (Victory Academy 2025)
Jayden is an incredibly athletic prospect with his ability to dominate on the defensive end of the court with his ability to not only move laterally but explode vertically to protect the rim. An aspect of his game that I loved was how well he did anything necessary to keep them from having any success on the interior. He is an incredible help side defender, sliding over at just the right time and skying to touch the top of the square on the backboard in order to reject shots. He also uses his defensive prowess to affect ball handlers, constantly poking the ball free from them as they try to drive by his teammate. He constantly got a paw on the ball as they worked to turn the corner on their defender. His awareness on the defensive side of the ball was incredibly impressive, he was consistently timing up his opponents with ease. I was very impressed with the raw athletic abilities he put on display. You can tell he is an incredibly dynamic and impressive athlete, who looks to almost already be ready to compete at the next level with his blend of strength, speed, aggressiveness and willingness to do the dirty work. I would like to see him continue to develop his shot from the perimeter, as well as continuing to add more touch on his shot from the mid-post and a floater.
Javori Washington Javori Washington SG Cypress Falls | 2025 TX 2025 6’1 Cypress Falls High School, TX (1 Dream 1 Team Sports 2025)
Javori is an aggressive guard who can lock up his defender and finish through the chest of any opponent in the paint. He is elite at turning defense into offense and finishing on the fast break. In transition, he is a force to be reckoned with, he attacks straight down the floor and forces the defense to react. He is good at waiting for just the right moment to find his teammates wide open cutting to the basket after drawing the attention of their defender. His relentlessness with a live dribble and constant penetration allows him to live in the paint, and create countless opportunities for his teammates. I was very impressed with his ability to not only hunt for his own shot but create layups from his dump off passes after drawing a second defender, or an accurate pass out to his shooters. In the half court, he is a real weapon out of the pick and roll through his ability to tightly turn the corner and forcing the second defender to make a decision. He calmly makes the right reads time and time again to get his teammates open looks.
Dominique Smith 2025 6’8 Denison High School, TX (Sparks Basketball 2025)
Dominique is a lanky and skilled forward with an ability to score, defend the rim and rebound the ball at a high level. He is an elite rim protector who always seems to affect shots in the paint, even if he is trailing the play in transition with his ability to chase down his opponent and throw shots off the back board. He had at least four blocks in the first half of the first game of the tournament, and really shined during his time on the floor. He consistently finished hard in the paint and had no problem at dealing with contact. I would like to see him work on his touch and ability to softly his floaters and quick turnarounds with his back to the basket. I would also like to see him work on his ability to run up and down the floor the entire duration of the game, at times he seemed gassed through his constant motion. He is a real weapon on both ends of the court, and once his athleticism begins to match his aggressiveness on the floor he will become a deadly weapon.
Amir Tomas 2026 5’11 (TJ Ford Basketball 2025)
Amir is a high level guard with his ability to create separation with a live dribble, but also his ability to calmly score across all three levels of the court. I was very impressed with his fluidity and ability to control the pace of the game with the ball in his hands, calmly pushing the tempo when he has the opportunity, or slowing it down and making good decisions within the half court. Right now he is tasked with finding success in a more combo guard type role, not constantly dominating the basketball with the older players. I think it is great for his development, you can watch him work on finding angles to come and get the ball or cut without it for easy opportunities. It will only continue to develop his overall vision and play-making while he is on the court. He is a complete three level scorer off the bounce, calmly rising up with a live dribble and scoring beyond the arc. He was the youngest player on the court, yet still led the team in scoring. I was very impressed with his overall quickness with the basketball, routinely turning the corner on stronger and older defenders. I was blown away to learn that he was a 2026 prospect, this is one I cannot wait to watch over the coming years!
Kaden Lawson Williams 2026 6’8 Batesville Southside Junior High School, AR (Arkansas Ducks 2025)
Kaden is a high level forward who confidently scores with his back to the basket, and with his energy on the glass and willingness to do the dirty work on the interior, matched with his young age and tremendous frame, the sky is the limit for this young man. I was very impressed with how well he used his strength to explode to the rim. His strength and dominance around the rim was very impressive, especially considering he is a year younger than his opponents. He quickly attacked defenders before a second defender could come, and sealed his opponents off on both ends of the court. Defensively, he is an elite rim protector who strikes fear into his opponent’s hearts. He had multiple emphatic blocks that forced his opponents to think twice about attacking downhill. I would like to see him continue to develop his overall foot speed and lateral agility.