2025 National Prep Showcase Recap

Dylan Thayer | Tuesday, November 25th, 2025

The National Prep Showcase once again lived up to its billing as the premier kick-off to the prep school season. 

24 prep programs from across the nation filed in for a weekend of high-level games in front of a packed gym of spectators, college coaches, and NBA scouts.

While there were a couple blowouts, the vast majority of games were close and came down to the wire, speaking to the depth and talent currently playing in the prep ranks.

To recap the event, I’m going to go through some of the best games we saw, some of the top individual performances, and some guys who definitely earned themselves more looks from college programs.

Before we get into everything, if you're looking to see some of the top games/performances on video, check out our Instagram @PrepNationalSeries.

The Best Games

Cushing (MA) 77 Western Reserve (OH) 75

I gave people a heads up prior to the event that this matchup had the potential to be the game of the weekend, and now looking back on it, I can confidently label it just that.

The final two and a half minutes were pure insanity, full of tough shotmaking on both sides, keeping everyone watching from the edge of their seats.

Ryan Moesch went for 10 points down that final stretch, hitting a three off the catch, another off the dribble, getting into the lane for a pull-up middy, and icing it with the game-winning free throws. If it wasn’t already evident, it was then. Siena is getting a steal in the local Central New York native next season, and he should be an immediate contributor for the Saints. Brady O’Connell and Elliot Erickson each had three steals for Cushing, and Theo Edema went to work down low with 19 points and 11 rebounds.

Luka Ioannisci hit a mid-range pull-up and a three to start it for WRA, followed by big threes from Dom Sprague and Cam Hailey. Ohio State commit Anthony Thompson was great throughout the game, finishing with 21 points on 7/13 and 15 rebounds. 

Mt. Zion (MD) 75 New Hampton (NH) 70

Mt. Zion came to play early in this one, taking a 51-30 lead at the half. While things started to look bleak for New Hampton, the Huskies rallied hard and brought it to just a few points in the final minutes.

Five guys finished in double figures for New Hampton: James Sanderson (15 points), Chad Cook, Jayden Harrington, Stetson Merritt (12 points), Edison Onwe (11 points).

While New Hampton may lack the star power they had gotten used to with Keyshaun Tillery, Mason Blackwood and Naz Meyer, the Huskies cannot be taken lightly with their depth.

Sophomore guard Mu’aadh Muhammad was terrific for Mt. Zion in this one with 18 points on just 6-8 from the field with five assists. Cam Zeigler had 18 points, Michael Parlow cemented himself as a Division I prospect with 17 points and seven boards, and Favour Ibe added 12 points, five rebounds and four assists.

A 2-0 weekend for Mt. Zion, the boys out of Maryland look like a team to know come March.

St. Thomas More (CT) 85 Western Reserve (OH) 82

Western Reserve opened the game up with a ten-point point at halftime, ultimately dropping the contest in the final seconds. 

Patrick Otey was great for STM throughout the contest, showing off his shotmaking with 20 points, while grabbing 10 rebounds and dishing four assists. Dillon Callahan showed off his high-level slashing skills with 23 points in the contest, consistently finding holes in the defense and forcing his way to the basket. Greyson Pierce had 16 of his own 6/13 from the field.

DJ Hawkins was the deciding factor in this one, hitting the game-winning three just before the clock expired. The Farmington Connecticut native continues to rise to the occasion in big moments for Jere Quinn’s team, and had 16 on 3/5 from outside in the game.

For Western Reserve, Anthony Thompson had the first of his two double-double’s on the weekend with 23 and 12, while Boston native and UMass commit Cam Hailey poured in a solid line of 18-5-5. 

Newman School (MA) 92 Sunrise Christian Postgrad (KS) 80

The final score does not do this one justice as it was a back-and-forth affair until the final few minutes of the game. There were 16 lead changes throughout the contest, and just one point separated the two teams at halftime, before Newman pulled away in the second half.

Quinn Costello was magical for Newman, scoring a career-high 36 points in this one, shooting it lights out from deep. More to come on Costello’s performance later in this excerpt. 

Louis O’Keefe’s point guard play was crucial as he had 14 points and six assists. Chase Geremia had 18 of his own, going 4/9 from three-point range. Timmy Bollin and Jaylen Hunter-Coleman combined for 22 points, but the defensive impact they had in this one was undeniable.

Eltayeb Eltayeb put up 19 points for Sunrise, going 4/7 from three, and showing off his upside. Four others scored in double figures for the program out of Kansas: Corbin Johnson (14), Anton Blizniuk (13), Chayse Turner (12), and Apolo Caetano (10).

The Top Performers

Quinn Costello (Michigan)

If you follow the high school basketball scene, you’ve likely seen the ascension that Newman’s Quinn Costello has made, but his 36 point outing on Saturday night was truly remarkable.

The big 6’10 forward has expanded his game from stretch forward to a competent scorer off the bounce who gets his own in a plethora of ways. He’s developed his body and uses that to attack the rim as a slasher for dunks and athletic finishes, while also really contributing as a rebounder. 

In two games:

vs. Sunrise Christian: 36 points (12/18 FG, 5/6 3PT, 7/10 FT), 9 rebounds, 1 block

vs. Knox: 15 points, 11 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block

Anthony Thompson (Ohio State)

The highest-ranked national prospect in the field lived up to his name across two games, showcasing just why he’s earned that nod.

A 6’8” forward, Thompson has the unique ability to create space to get his shots off from all over the floor. He overpowers the defense with his length on the interior and has polished moves to score the ball in the paint.

Despite his team dropping two nail-biters, it’s easy to see why Thompson will be playing Big Ten basketball next year.

In two games:

vs. St. Thomas More: 23 points (9/22 FG, 2/7 3PT, 3/4 FT), 12 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block

vs. Cushing: 21 points (7/13 FG, 2/7 3PT, 5/5 FT), 15 rebounds, 1 block

Preston Wade

The big forward out of the Academy of Central Florida was a force on the Under Armour Circuit this past summer, and will be an integral piece for a team that went 2-0 on the weekend.

Wade is among the most athletic players in the prep ranks this winter, and changes his game with his ability to get vertical. He seals off the paint, getting up to swat shots away, and is always a threat to catch lobs and throw them down with force.

His defensive impact made for a tough time for UMass commit Cheick Sylla in ACF’s first game of the weekend. 

In two games:

vs. Bridgton: 13 points (6/9 FG), 6 rebounds, 1 block

vs. Darrow: 22 points (10/12 FG), 12 rebounds (4 offensive), 3 steals, 3 blocks

Antonio Pemberton

If it wasn’t already clear, Antonio Pemberton is among the best point guards in the class of 2027, a spot he more than cemented this past weekend.

The north shore of Massachusetts native has been playing levels up for years now, and it shows in his advanced anticipation and overall poise he plays with. Pemberton is among the best floor generals you will find, setting the table and getting others looks that they want, but his shotmaking has truly ascended. 

Pemberton cannot be taken lightly off the dribble as he can rise right up into his jumpers, creating space with ease at times. His rebounding at the point guard spot is another part of his game that makes him such a big-time prospect. 

vs. Phelps: 26 points (11/16 FG, 3/4 3PT), 10 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals

vs. Worcester: 21 points (9/15 FG, 2/5 3PT), 7 rebounds

Jaen Chatman (Rhode Island)

Blair has made their case so far this season as one of the best prep school teams in the country, and Rhody commit Jaen Chatman is a huge part of that. 

The guard began to ascend last season in his first year under Joe Mantegna and continues to take off, looking like a steal for the Newport, Rhode Island-based A-10 program. 

Chatman was unbelievable in Blair’s big win over Vermont, knocking down shots left and right, while also showing his impressive pop/athleticism around the basket off a lob from Deron Rippey Jr. His big time shotmaking skill was fully on display in Blair’s lone contest as well.

vs. Vermont: 26 points (9/14 FG, 4/6 3PT, 4/4 FT), 7 rebounds, 5 assists, +37 for the game

Jordan Skyers

Joining Putnam Science this fall from Our Saviour Lutheran, Skyers has been nothing but sensational for the Mustangs.

Without checking the stats, it’s pretty easy to say that Skyers was among the top of the event in scoring this weekend as the nationally ranked guard posted 48 points on the weekend.

A gritty all-around player, Skyers hit four threes in two games, but his ability to rack up buckets getting into the lane is elite. He’s tough, physical, has an eye for the basket, and has the bounce to make the rim pay on dunks. His defensive impact is game-changing as well.

vs. Hargrave: 14 points (5/12 FG, 2/5 3PT), 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals

vs. Massanutten: 34 points (11/21 FG, 2/5 3PT, 10/17 FT), 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals

Ryan Moesch (Siena)

I already went in-depth on the lights-out stretch the future Saint had in the final minutes against Western Reserve, but Moesch is truly one of the best guards in the 2026 class.

The Chittenango native continues to show why he earned a spot in the national rankings, making eye-catching passes on a dime to his teammates, scoring the ball from all over the floor while being a flat-out blur with his ability to keep the ball on a string and move lightning quick.

Moesch has Cushing off to a strong start to the season with two big wins at the National Prep Showcase against Western Reserve and Sunrise Christian. 

vs. Western Reserve: 22 points (8/16 FG, 4/7 3PT, 2/2 FT), 5 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals

vs. Sunrise Christian: 10 points (4/8 FG), 4 rebounds, 8 assists, 3 steals

Kamari Whyte

The big-time junior returns to Vermont, having been a focal piece to their Final Four run in the National Prep Championship this past March. 

Whyte, was another guy who lit up the nets this weekend with 50 points of his own in two games. The physical guard was extremely efficient throughout, using his strong body and knack for flying through the paint to score.

The defensive impact that Whyte brings is a key aspect of his game as he anticipates the next play well to jump lanes and steal the ball, while again using his strength to get into the body and make for a tough matchup for the offense. 

vs. Massanutten: 23 points (8/11 FG, 1/1 3PT, 6/6 FT), 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals

vs. Blair: 27 points (10/14 FG, 7/9 FT), 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 7 steals

Stockrisers & Sleepers

Landyn Colyer has earned MM+ interest thus far, and his performance to start off Sunday proved just that as he had stretches where he could not miss. The 6’6” senior makes shots in bunches while providing a ton of pressure on the rim. 

Hakeem Weems, Trent Alston-Egbiremolen, and Stefan Plisnic were great for IMG Postgrad as well.

Rumor has it, Eltayeb Eltayeb did not play varsity basketball until later on in his high school career. That being said, the true upside he has is through the roof as he showed up as the best player for Sunrise this weekend. The wing out of Dallas shoots the ball from outside and can really impact the paint with his athleticism. 

Knox has a tough trio of postgraduates to compete with throughout the winter. Kamryn Salters led the way for Jared Grasso’s team with 23 points, making tough shots from deep and using his developed body to score inside. A true sleeper. 

Auburn, Maine’s Diing Maiwen has shown a ton of growth as an outside shooter to go along with his high-level defensive impact, and New York native Umier Graham is an inside-out forward deserving of more looks. 

Brady O’Connell warrants scholarship looks at the Division II level at the minimum. The guard was another huge piece of Cushing’s success this weekend, providing outside shooting, playmaking, and consistent on-ball defensive pressure. 

Don’t let the box score fool you from the CATS game, as Valdis Valters' ability to set the table in a flashy manner stood out while his shots didn’t fall from the field. The Latvian native did, however, contribute from the free throw line, going 12/12.

Jhett Carter has been great for Hargrave over the last two years, and the senior put that on display again this weekend. Carter is extremely athletic to make highlight-reel dunks, but shines with his ability to get deflections and force turnovers on defense.

James Sanderson is a name to know for New Hampton as the postgraduate guard contributes in different facets, but changes the game with his ability to get into the paint, finishing with flashy touch many times in his two games. 

Da’Kylan Hill and Ruey Ruey are two returners to Massanutten with current Division I recruitment who made an impact. 

Hill, a big 6’8 forward, goes to work inside with strong moves in the paint, while Ruey continues to shine as a polished scorer and tough defender with a translatable game.

Haisi Mayben was good for Darrow, showing off his high motor play at the guard spot, while Cole Blackburn continues to expand his game away from the basket, and Michael Parris looks the part of a sophomore shooter with good potential.

Jahrel Vigo showed why he has some offers in his bag with his impressive ability to score the ball through contact, get above the rim, and hit outside shots in rhythm. 

George Richardson had 44 points in two games for Link Academy’s postgrad squad, doing it in such an efficient manner that it was almost hard to notice until he really started to get going.