With the NCAA operating their scholastic stay intervals June 11-14 after which June 25-28, most highschool gamers choose to spend the month with their highschool packages. Occasions corresponding to Part 7, Cali Dwell, the TABC Showcase, and numerous others present 5 star prospects with the chance to achieve publicity to D-1 coaches with their highschool groups these two weekends. Nonetheless, the ever so vital July stay interval is correct across the nook and lots of groups wished to get a slight tune-up earlier than taking part in for retains in July.
Enter the GASO Pre-Dwell Showcase.
Held on the Ryse StarCenter proper by the airport in Dallas, the occasion was in good proximity logistically and introduced the lots. Most groups performed two video games to get some run in, implement new units for July, and/or give others an opportunity to shine who might not have acquired that a lot burn early on. Packages corresponding to Southern Assault (Adidas 3SSB), Rashard Lewis Academy (New Stability P32), 3D Empire (Puma PRO 16), Drive Nation (Nike EYBL), AB Elite (Nike EYBL) and Professional Expertise (Nike EYBL) all went at, together with a lot of impartial groups seeking to make an announcement.
We’ll have loads of complete protection on the conclusion of the occasion, however right here have been a number of the key notes from Saturday’s GASO Pre-Dwell Showcase:
Drive Nation Brings the Lots, Leaves Undefeated
Drive Nation got here into the GASO Pre-Dwell Showcase with a 7-4 file, however actually had a goal on their again inside the Metroplex. Many packages inside the Lone Star State have been dying for the possibility to go up towards ESPN’s prime ranked 2027 Marcus Spears Jr.’s squad all summer time lengthy and eventually bought the chance at GASO, creating an impressive atmosphere for June AAU hoops.
Drive Nation rolled to an 79-53 victory over Rashard Lewis Academy after which topped 3D Empire 55-41 to run the desk in Farmers Department. Whereas Spears Jr. did not shoot the ball particularly nicely from the perimeter, the mechanics on his shot are vastly improved and he was very snug capturing it from deep when the protection performed off him for his absurd first step. Six-foot-4 energy guard Avery Moses completely stole the present along with his skill to lock down defensively, rebound the ball from the backcourt, and preserve a presence as a 3-point risk. Spears‘ future teammate at Dynamic Prep, 6’5 2027 Elijah Paez, left little question to all each scout within the gymnasium that persons are sleeping on him. He was a robust straight line driver who performed above the rim, was powerful to cease going downhill, and shot it nicely from the perimeter. Toss in sturdy play from glue guys corresponding to 6’8 energetic huge Anthony Spencer III and gritty guard Jesse Mutombo, and also you see why Drive Nation was capable of escape undefeated in some heated video games.
Standing room just for #GASO Pre-Dwell Showcase matchup of Drive Nation #EYBL and Rashard Lewis Academy #P32. Thought of by many to be nation’s prime participant, 6″9 ’27 Marcus Spears Jr. Bringing infectious power on each ends and taking part in almost strictly on wing. pic.twitter.com/DudyO92pHn
— Rodger Bohn (@rodgerbohn) June 20, 2026
Future Shiny for 3D Empire 2029 Group
Taking part in towards EYBL ProSkills and up towards Staff Dominate’s 16U squad, Texas 3D Empire left a long-lasting impression with their two victories. This system that produced Anthony Black has an impressive group of rising sophomores that every one have an opportunity to turn into severe prospects down the highway. Six-foot-7 Cavin Gilbert was a sport changer on each ends of the ground, using his size and agility to make performs on the rim. Six-foot-5 Joseph Creal III confirmed the flexibility to stretch the protection, but additionally maintained a presence within the paint along with his sturdy body. Lastly, 5-foot-9 Becker McCasland (son of Texas Tech coach Grant McCasland) was electrical capturing the ball and a risk each along with his ft set or on the transfer wherever he was on the ground.
Different Notes from GASO Saturday
Taking part in for Brazil’s U17 workforce, Henrique Rocha has no scarcity of expertise taking part in at a excessive stage and that was evident on the GASO Pre-Dwell Showcase. The highly effective huge man from Empowering Others Academy (Teas.) was a relentless lob risk, punished individuals bodily down low, and was a beast on the offensive glass. Coming off of an impressive displaying at Rice College’s workforce camp with Empowering Others Prep (Texas), the rising junior shall be again at it towards two EYBL opponents within the last day at Gaso.
Tyson Chandler II is probably not fairly as tall as his Pops (7’1 #2 choose within the 2001 NBA Draft and NBA Defensive Participant of the Yr Tyson Chandler), however confirmed that he is a severe D-1 prospect in his personal proper at GASO. Having grown to 6-foot-9, the youthful Chandler is a viable choose and pop risk who is ready to affect the sport on each ends along with his size. Given the way in which that his father stuffed out and stored rising late, one may anticipate Chandler II’s body to fill out by the point that it is all stated and completed.
6-foot-6 2030 DJ Parker simply completed the eighth grade at Duncanville (Texas) Kenner Center Faculty, however was simply as athletic as anybody on the GASO Pre-Dwell Showcase. The freshman was one of the crucial unstoppable gamers in transition taking part in up for AB Elite 15U within the NBA division towards foes far older, introduced tons of power on the defensive finish, and completely bought his offense inside the circulation of the sport. Already holding a suggestion from Georgia Tech, issues are trending to 5 star standing for your complete Parker household, as his sister (6-foot-4 Alexis) is taken into account the highest 2031 ladies prospect nationally.
