National Prep Showcase - Sunday Blog

Productive outing for Nebraska commit & @IMGAcademy forward Elijah Rice. He can hit tightly contested mid-range pull-ups, make timely off ball cuts, and rebound well on the defensive glass. Finished with 22 points and 7 boards. pic.twitter.com/I9Gq6kguJd

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) November 20, 2022

Northwestern commit & @BCABoysVBB guard Jordan Clayton had a solid performance last game set. He showed comfort making pull-up/spot-up three-pointers, feel creating as a passer, and anticipation jumping into passing lanes for deflections. pic.twitter.com/58dW4NYBRK

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) November 20, 2022

.@CushingBBball guard Nigel James showed why he is one to watch in New England’s 2025 class during a tough triple OT loss. He was composed against pressure, got lane penetration changing pace, and made some important mid-range shots off the dribble. pic.twitter.com/YDXoSDmulo

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) November 20, 2022

2023 @sunrisehoops wing Kevin Overton came up huge in a 3OT victory. He draws contact well on layups, can make pull-up treys, and is a good rebounder for his position. Finished with 27 points and 12 boards. pic.twitter.com/FmdG4khezr

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) November 20, 2022

2024 @MtZionPrep SG Malachi Palmer stood out last game set. He showcased his potent mid-range pull-up, transition playmaking ability, and sturdy frame to guard up the line. pic.twitter.com/9plSQHUOMW

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) November 20, 2022

2024 @WA_VBB & @TheCityRocks wing Kayvaun Mulready was very good in a narrow win using his strength/leaping ability for finishing, vision finding cutting teammates, and toughness pulling down key rebounds. Finished with 23 points, 11 boards, & 4 assists. pic.twitter.com/0LoTTtgZOj

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) November 20, 2022

2023 @SouthKentHoops & @rotaryhoops SG Isaiah Watts can make three-pointers off movement, stop & pop for fifteen foot jumpers, while also hitting teammates in stride with push-ahead passes on the break. Dropped 13 points during a win. pic.twitter.com/kbRVCKbb6y

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) November 20, 2022

Think William & Mary got a nice signing with Jayden Lemond. He is a smooth guard with positional size, playmaking IQ, and pull-up shooting ability. Went for 15 points & 5 assists in a win. pic.twitter.com/FvyWo4cxJu

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) November 20, 2022

Took note of Columbia commit & @NMHBoysHoops big man Richard Nweke last game set. He is a pick & roll finishing threat using power/explosion, has a chiseled frame/high motor to rebound effectively, while also protecting the rim with good length/anticipation. pic.twitter.com/woPnCI8JK9

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) November 20, 2022

2024 guard Luka Toews was impressive running the show for @Newman_Hoops tonight. He whipped passes through tight windows, finished crafty layups high off the glass against bigger defenders, and even contributed as a rebounder. Had 10 points, 7 assists, and 7 boards. pic.twitter.com/q7p1YOTXQZ

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) November 21, 2022

2023 @GraybeeHoops guard Alexzaye Johnson caught my eye. He gets paint touches with his quick first step, can power through opponents finishing layups, and jump-stop to find open teammates spotting up for three-pointers. Had 19 points & 3 assists during a victory. pic.twitter.com/sNp0nei7ww

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) November 21, 2022

One of the wildest prep school games I’ve seen in a long time.

Kevin Overton made a ton of big plays down the stretch.

The young Cushing backcourt of Ebuka Okorie and Nigel James were already producing on a big stage. https://t.co/RdaYPJ65Qo

— Adam Finkelstein (@AdamFinkelstein) November 20, 2022

.@PrepNational Day 3 standouts:

Elijah Rice | @IMGABasketball
Jordan Clayton | @BCABoysVBB
Malachi Palmer | @MtZionPrep
Kayvaun Mulready | @WA_VBB
Jalen Cox | @SouthKentHoops
Jayden Lemond | @CoachMantegna
Alexzaye Johnson | @GraybeeHoops pic.twitter.com/wZEwv1JYx2

— Adam Finkelstein (@AdamFinkelstein) November 21, 2022

FINAL@IMGABasketball 88@BCABoysVBB 76

Draft-eligible ‘23 Eric Dailey Jr. (��) led with playmaking + midrange shot-creation. ‘23 Eli Rice (Nebraska) shined as a slasher with ‘23 Braden Pierce inside + ‘23 Braylon Wheeler running point.

‘23 Jordan Clayton (Northwestern) led BCA pic.twitter.com/oUbW88icrk

— ELITE High School Scouting (@EliteHSscouting) November 20, 2022

FINAL (3OT)@sunrisehoops 89@CushingBBball 88

‘23 Kevin Overton (��) scored at all levels with HUGE late buckets. ‘23s Gerard Bosch + Cooper Bowser were clutch on both ends with key early offense by ‘23 Javion Guy-King.

‘23 Adrian Uchidiuno (Brown), ‘25 Nigel James led Cushing pic.twitter.com/MR1TSwvEUp

— ELITE High School Scouting (@EliteHSscouting) November 20, 2022

FINAL@WA_VBB 86@MtZionPrep 82

‘24 Kayvaun Mulready (��) led with his typically rugged two-way play. ‘23 Tre Norman (Marquette) was efficient creating offense with complementary scoring from ‘23s TJ Power (Duke), Todd Brogna (Stonehill).

‘24s Malachi Palmer, MJ Smith led MZP pic.twitter.com/0C1NiJqAKN

— ELITE High School Scouting (@EliteHSscouting) November 20, 2022

FINAL@SouthKentHoops 82@Firstlove_hoops 60

‘23 Jalen Cox (��) was ⚡️ in transition, scoring efficiently + making nice decisions. ‘23 Isaiah Watts + ‘24 JoJo Wallace added perimeter scoring with ‘23 Papa Kante (Michigan) handling the interior.

‘23 Jake DiMichele led First Love pic.twitter.com/eNC4nURe23

— ELITE High School Scouting (@EliteHSscouting) November 20, 2022

FINAL@blairbucs 67@NMHBoysHoops 59

‘23 Jayden Lemond (�� - William & Mary) ran the show pristinely with a great score-pass balance. ‘23 Ian Imegwu (Cornell) contributed inside + out with very intriguing minutes from ‘26 Deron Rippey Jr.

‘23s Matt Gray + Dre Roman anchored NHM pic.twitter.com/xN5gUJpdp4

— ELITE High School Scouting (@EliteHSscouting) November 20, 2022

Some Day 3 @PrepNational Standouts #NPS:
Malachi Palmer’24
Kayvaun Mulready’24
Eli Rice
T.J. Power
Tre Norman
Jordan Clayton
Kevin Overton’23
Nigel James
MJ Smith’23
Jalen Cox’23
Isaiah Watts’23
Alexzaye Johnson’23
Jake DiMichele’23
Jayden Lemond
Richard Nweke
Luka Toews’24 pic.twitter.com/JHlUMF1tZQ

— ��������ℯ�� ��������ℯ�� (@Andrew__Slater) November 21, 2022