With a comparatively lifeless weekend in between the 2 highschool scholastic dwell intervals, 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 below one roof on the Ryse StarCenter in Farmers Department, Texas.
Houston Hoops (EYBL), Group Nation (New Steadiness P32), 3D Empire (Puma Professional 16), Rashard Lewis Academy (New Steadiness P32), Professional Abilities (EYBL), AB Elite (EYBL), and Southern Assault (Adidas 3SSB) all introduced squads from varied age teams to not solely compete towards one another, however towards a number of the prime unbiased groups that DFW has to supply.
Having already coated the notables from day two after which the standouts from the ultimate day of the GASO Pre-Reside Showcase, we began diving deeper into a number of the particular person gamers who helped themselves proper earlier than the dwell interval. Star energy resided within the loaded 2027 group, the depth was throughout the 2029 class, and there have been a lot of 2028 sleepers.
There are three outstanding Nike EYBL packages in DFW who had been in attendance at GASO, and listed below are six names who you’ll undoubtedly be listening to from within the class of 2030.
DJ Parker, 6’6, SF, AB Elite 15U
One of many higher gamers within the class of 2030 nationally, DJ Parker continues to make big strides along with his recreation and confirmed that enjoying up at GASO. The tremendous explosive swingman was probably the greatest finishers in transition no matter class, was excellent as a cutter, and confirmed huge potential defensively as a two way-wing down the highway. Whereas everybody continues to be figuring the category of 2030, there is no such thing as a doubt that Parker is a prospect of 5 star standing.
6’6 2030 DJ Parker confirmed why he is bought a lot buzz &is subsequent up at DFW energy Duncanville HS,almost clearing defender at @TexasHoopsGaso Showcase w/ AB Elite.First noticed him at #Pangos All South Frosh/Soph&made huge strides.
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— Rodger Bohn (@rodgerbohn) June 21, 2026
Braeden Thomas, 6’3, SG, Professional Abilities Jr EYBL 14U
A participant that I wasn’t conversant in main into the occasion, Braeden Thomas instantly stood out in Professional Abilities comeback win over Drive Nation. The 2 method wing was an impressive cutter, was powerful to cease as soon as he bought going downhill, and was automated along with his mid-range jumper. Additionally doubling as a soccer recruit who already holds a Baylor supply, the longer term is vibrant from Braeden Thomas.
Mark McCuin, 6’5, SF, Drive Nation Jr EYBL 14U
A reputation that I wasn’t conversant in, Mark McCuin instantly stood out with the immense upside that he possesses at GASO. He was a critical straight line slasher, rebounded the ball nicely and confirmed the power to defend a number of spots at this degree. Already proudly owning a really perfect bodily profile for a wing, the potential is actually there for McCuin to develop right into a critical prospects down the road.
Braylen McCreight, 5’9, PG, Professional Abilities Jr EYBL 14U
The driving power behind Professional Abilities title run at GASO, Braylen McCreight utterly modified the sport on each ends of the hardwood. The shifty lead guard bought into the paint at will as a jitterbug, was excellent facilitating for others, and made performs defensively along with his fast palms. Already having performed varsity ball final 12 months as an eighth grader, Braylen had a poise far past his years and it confirmed in Dallas.
Will Beckett, 6’8, PF/C, AB Elite 15U
Taking part in up a 12 months with AB Elite, it is simple to neglect Will Beckett was simply wrapped up his center college days. The massive man was excellent enjoying via contact as a finisher, managed his space on the glass, and even stepped out to hit just a few 3-pointers. Whereas it’s nonetheless extremely early within the course of, Beckett’s dimension and degree of productiveness make him one to look at in 2030.
Jayce Domino, 6’5, PF, Drive Nation Jr. EYBL 14U
A person amongst boys, Jayce Domino was one of many extra bodily imposing 2030 gamers we noticed at GASO. He accomplished on each ends like no different, posted extraordinarily onerous within the paint, and was an elite rebounder on each ends of the court docket. Doubling as a soccer prospect, the instruments are there for Jayce as a possible D-1 participant in both sport.
