With a comparatively lifeless weekend in between the 2 highschool scholastic reside durations, I made a decision to make the journey from Minneapolis to Dallas for the loaded GASO Pre-Reside Showcase. Providing groups from each single shoe circuit, the occasion was a straightforward scouting occasion all beneath one roof on the Ryse StarCenter in Farmers Department, Texas.
Houston Hoops (EYBL), Staff Nation (New Stability P32), 3D Empire (Puma Professional 16), Rashard Lewis Academy (New Stability P32), Professional Abilities (EYBL), AB Elite (EYBL), Southern Assault (Adidas 3SSB), and Houston Hoops (EYBL) all introduced squad from numerous age teams to not solely compete towards one another, however towards among the high impartial groups that DFW has to supply.
Having already lined the notables from day two after which the standouts from the ultimate day of the GASO Pre-Reside Showcase, we began diving deeper into among the particular person gamers who helped themselves proper earlier than the reside interval. Whereas the 16U group did not have the star energy of the loaded 2027 group, listed here are seven juniors who made their mark at GASO:
Kingston Gould, 6’3, PG, Southern Assault 17U
Taking part in up on the 17U stage, you forgot that you just have been watching a participant who simply wrapped up their sophomore yr when watching Kingston Gould. The mature lead guard performed the sport at his personal tempo, is nice taking part in with completely different speeds, and shoots it properly sufficient to maintain you trustworthy. Holding excessive main presents from the likes of Cal and Penn State, Gould is among the higher guards for 2028 within the Lone Star State.
Camden Hardy, 6’9, PF, Texas Affect 4:13 17U
With 5 star 2028 Xavier Younger out, Camden Hardy stepped as much as man the center for Texas Affect 4:13 on the 17U stage at GASO. He made a ton of powerful catches within the paint, was comfy scoring along with his again to the basket, and made performs above the rim on each ends of the ground. The agile large man remains to be a bit beneath that radar, however that actually will not final for lengthy within the Underneath Armour Affiliation.
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Haynes Brookhart, 6’5, SG, Texas Affect 4:13 16U
A participant who I first noticed on the 2025 Pangos All South Frosh/Soph Camp, Haynes Brookhart has made some critical development in his recreation over the previous 9 months. The large shooter was capable of get his shot off in a rush, always relocated to open areas, and utilized his measurement to shoot mid-range jumpers over smaller defenders. Already holding mid-major presents, Brookhart positively has the mechanics and measurement to take himself to the following stage as a shooter.
Brian Hopgood Jr., 6’8, PF, Professional Abilities 16U
One other participant who I first noticed at Pangos All South Frosh/Soph, Brian Hopgood Jr. had a motor that merely did not cease all through GASO. The lengthy armed large was excellent operating the ground, showcased elite footwork on the block, and managed his space on the glass. One of many higher juniors in Oklahoma, Hopgood’s stage of productiveness will make him a goal for D-1 coaches.
Max Moody, 6’2, PG, Texas Affect 4:13 16U
A participant who I had seen quite a lot of instances with Oak Cliff Religion Household in EYBL Scholastic Play as a sophomore, Max Moody is at South Oak Cliff HS (dwelling of Kansas legend and first spherical decide Darrell „Slim Shady“ Arthur). The lights out shooter confirmed greater than I had beforehand seen out of him as a lead guard, had very nice court docket imaginative and prescient, and confirmed the flexibility to play a number of roles on the ground. Already holding excessive main presents, Moody goes to be one of many higher gamers that South Dallas has to supply this upcoming season.
Bennett Mosley, 6’1, PG, Texas Affect 4:13 16U
It was my first time seeing Bennett Mosley at GASO, and I liked what the 2 sport (soccer) athlete dropped at the desk. The 2 manner lead guard performed nice on ball protection, had a motor that did not cease on each ends of the ground, and proved that he may very well be a facilitator splitting level guard duties with Max Moody. Taking part in alongside 6’9 Tyson Chandler II at Allen HS (Tex.), I’ll positively be taking one other have a look at Mosley this weekend on the TABC Showcase.
Christian Williams, 6’1, PG, Professional Abilities 16U
One other participant that I hadn’t seen earlier than, I liked the sport of Christian Williams for Professional Abilities at GASO. Sharing lead guard duties with Jordan Hopkins, I used to be capable of see Williams play each on and off the ball. The lefty had tremendous deep vary as a shooter, performed the sport with nice poise, and bought to his spots with restricted dribbles. Nonetheless flying beneath the radar a bit, Williams could have loads of alternatives to assist himself on the TABC Showcase.
