The shoe circuit is formally upon us. With all the respective sneaker manufacturers on the point of get issues leaping, it was Puma that took the lead with getting all of their applications beneath one roof in Detroit for its Pro16 League.
Held at Huntington Place within the coronary heart of downtown Detroit, the Pro16 League packed over 25 courts beneath one roof to create an excellent weekend of basketball for followers, gamers, and scouts alike. The marquee court docket had all video games streamed with commentary on YouTube, rosters have been out there for all onlookers through their app, and marquee expertise showcased their abilities whereas donning the model that Walt „Clyde“ Frazier made well-known.
Taking in parts of effectively over 50 video games all through the weekend, there was no scarcity of prospects who caught our eye. Having regarded on the prime performers, underclassmen who shined, and quite a lot of the seniors with stars subsequent to their names, listed here are a few of the sleepers that we evaluated who might be part of the school ranks for the 2026-27 marketing campaign:
DeMarco Hunter, 6’7, SF BTI United, 2026
A excessive upside swingman, DeMarco Hunter, is strictly what you search for out of a giant wing in as we speak’s recreation. The Cali product is out an excellent straight line driver, is a superb cutter, and shoots it effectively sufficient to maintain you trustworthy from the 3-point line. Holding quite a lot of D-1 presents, Hunter could have no scarcity of suitors for subsequent season, whether or not it’s on the D-1 degree or on the prep degree.
Jae’Quarian Lincoln, 6’6, SF, Houston Apex, 2027
Somebody that I used to be not aware of going into Professional 16, Jae’Quarian confirmed that he belonged instantly in a H-City conflict between Houston Apex and Cooz Elite (that includes 5 star level guard Reese Alston). Robust, no-nonsense wing who is a superb finisher in transition, can guard quite a lot of spots, and shoots it effectively from the perimeter. The mixture of intangibles and productiveness that Lincoln brings to the desk have actually locked him in as a D-1 prospect.
James Turner, 6’8, PF, 444 Athletics, 2026
A no nonsense huge man out of Kentucky, James Turner does all the little issues that it’s worthwhile to assist a crew win. He set nice greens, jumped passing lanes effectively, and introduced depth together with his motor on each ends. Holding quite a lot of D-1 presents, Turner should make the choice to hitch the school ranks this 12 months or be part of the category of 2027.
Will Goolsby, 6’4, SG, Cooz Elite, 2027
One of many extra electrical shooters within the occasion, Will Goolsby confirmed the flexibility to completely flip the dynamic of a recreation together with his capacity to stroke it. He confirmed off easy vary from deep, was excellent of re-locating to open areas, and had the boldness to let it fly in key moments. Operating with Reese Alston on each the highschool and AAU ranges, Goolsby knew the best way to get to his candy spots and had a heady facilitator to get him the rock in locations he might flourish.
Kye Owens, 6’8, SF/PF, West Virginia Gold, 2026
A product of Cleveland, Ohio, Kye Owens performed for Villa Angela St. Joseph earlier than making the transfer to Euclid for his senior marketing campaign, the place he confirmed his immense upside within the new surroundings. The lanky ahead rode that wave at Professional 16, exhibiting easy 3-point vary with a excessive launch and making his presence felt as a rim finisher together with his cuts. Toss in the truth that he can defend inside and outside, and also you see why he’s simply tapping into the immense potential that he brings to the desk.
TaHare Beacham, 6’8, PF, Born To Win, 2026
A participant that I used to be not aware of going into the occasion, nearly everybody that noticed Tahare Beacham play on Sunday afternoon walked away remembering his identify. He had the dunk of the match, modified the sport on each ends together with his athleticism, and confirmed good fluidity defending in house. The excessive tutorial senior out of a Alabama remains to be vast open, however ought to positively be a precedence for applications within the Southeast Area.
