I went again to Atlanta for the OTE Mix that was hosted by Extra time Elite on Tuesday. This was an ideal analysis of the compilation of expertise OTE has in its steady. From the blokes which will/will pursue the 2024 draft to the blokes eligible for faculty. Right here’s’ my breakdown from the drills, 3v3 and 5v5 play.
Tyler Jackson Headlines Guard Play ON 5v5 Play
I acquired to see Crew Thrill an honest quantity this spring/summer season and one factor I knew: 2025 Tyler Jackson can do is rating the basketball. I noticed extra of a mix at OTE and it made him an much more efficient scorer. He acquired the place he needed on the court docket and if he acquired too deep into the tooth of the protection, he discovered the open man on passes or saved his dribble alive to get into higher positioning to play make. Favored Jackson’s poise, scoring prowess and total affect he made throughout the scrimmages.
Different Guard Standouts
Jayden Wilkins, 6’1 2027 PG: Son of former NBA participant Damien Wilkins. Holds wiggle off the bounce and may shoot with vary. Favored what I noticed in 3v3 play and a few within the 5v5 play with the older guys. Lots of expertise on this one and can be a excessive main prospect.
Daquan Davis, 6’1 2024 PG: Windfall commit is aware of learn how to win. Communicates, competes on each ends, is aware of learn how to get the place he must on the court docket and confirmed he’s reliable making open photographs from deep. Favored his toughness and talent to steer/handle video games.
Trey Parker, 6’1 Guard: The NC State commit didn’t take part within the 5v5 play, however did acquired at it within the 3v3 competitors. Athleticism stood out together with his shiftiness off the bounce. Sufficient rebounding instincts for a guard, as he’s in a position to safe the ball in visitors resulting from fast leaping talents. Probably the most explosive guard and arguably participant on the roster.
Mike Brown, 6’2 2025 PG: A artful, expert guard that additionally didn’t take part in 5v5 however seemed good within the drills and 3v3. Has gotten taller over the previous 12 months, offensive sport seems extra polished and he’s a marksman from deep. Sport got here simple for Brown and was not phased by the physicality of the older guys.
Karter Knox, Bryson Tiller Spherical Out My High 3 From Tuesday
Quite a bit to love about Karter Knox’s sport so far as translatable ability. He is a 6’6 wing with a powerful body, athletic and may create on the perimeter. Knox truthfully seemed like he might play school basketball proper now. Impressed with how he was within the expertise session, 3v3 and 5v5 play. Positively caught the attention of NBA Scouts.
Bryson Tiller continues to shine his sport as a 2025 prospect. Jumper seemed clear and made photographs from mid-range and deep off the catch however I additionally noticed him assault closeouts, seemed to get to the rim and his passing is an beneath the radar side of his sport. Top-of-the-line and productive gamers I’ve seen in a loaded 2025 class. Has a sport that impressed NBA scouts.
Wing/Frontline Notes
Jahki Howard, 6’6 2024 SF: Explosive vertically and appears to dunk something given minimal house. However we all know all that about Jahki and what he confirmed on Tuesday was the perimeter expertise. Off the dribble taking pictures, off the catch and total simply the deal with. The deal with can nonetheless be tighter and typically he over dribbled, but it surely didn’t look mechanical or goofy. A really proficient prospect that at instances seemed like one of the best participant within the constructing.
John Bol, 7’1 2024 C: Performs with plenty of vitality and exhibits promising contact across the rim. A shot deterrent inside and runs the ground arduous. I like his charisma on the court docket and he appears to simply take pleasure in competing. At 7’1 with a 7’6 wingspan, Bol makes use of size and peak to compensate for lack of energy. The jumper doesn’t look unhealthy, however he has a protracted technique to go for it to be reliable. to see how that develops over time.
Kanon Catchings, 6’8 2024 SF: He has all of the instruments and the Purdue commit typically performed the half on Tuesday. He has a pleasant shot off the catch, sufficient deal with for measurement and is an effective athlete it simply appeared like he couldn’t piece all of it collectively. Might have put vitality in different features of the sport when the shot wasn’t falling. Regardless, you may see when he’s on and vitality is excessive, he seems like a no brainer, 5-star participant.
Darrion Sutton, 6’8 SF: Listed as a 2023 however was instructed he’ll go to school subsequent season. I used to be impressed with Sutton on the Pangos All American Camp in June however right here he did go away me wanting extra. Has positional measurement, size and vertical pop, simply struggled within the half-court setting. In transition you may see his eye-popping athleticism and the jumper is coming alongside. Huge 12 months of progress for him.
Nathan Missia-Dio, 6’9 SF/PF: A participant eligible for the 2024 NBA Draft. At his measurement, Nathan can join from deep off the catch and transfer. He didn’t see a shot he didn’t like so choice acquired questionable at instances, however I can see the expertise. Huge wing shooter on the subsequent degree however nonetheless has methods to go.
Jah Jackson, 6’11 C: Jah has actually put within the work on his sport and physique. I actually want he had school eligibility as a result of he can be an All Convention big-man. Nonetheless, a lefty heart with a big, robust body with contact contained in the arc. He additionally flashed a mid-range and three level shot as nicely. He makes use of broad shoulders to generate house inside and is a load when he’s 5 toes in.
Samis Calderon, 6’7 2024 SF: An intriguing prospect with a 7’1 wingspan. Athletic, robust within the open court docket as a finisher. Lengthy strides, loopy upside as a defender and though offensive sport wants work, he exhibits a skill-set to construct on.
Marcis Ponder, 6’11 2026 C: An issue within the paint. Marcis has nice arms, contact and strikes nicely for somebody at 6’11, 288 kilos. Was very productive together with his touches, boxing out and may rebound out of his space. Simply total a promising prospect with translatable energy, measurement and a rising skillset.
Somto Cyril, 2024 6’10 C: Most explosive huge man on the roster. The Kentucky commit accomplished offensive put-backs, lobs and dump-offs with emphatic jams. An sufficient shot blocker as nicely that runs the ground very nicely. Restricted offensive skill-set outdoors of dunking and rebounding, however he’s actually good at what he does.
Lincoln Crosby, 2027 6’9 PF/SF: Tantalizing upside with this one. Has measurement, can shoot it and doesn’t deal with it unhealthy in any respect for a child his measurement and age (14 years previous). The velocity and physicality within the 5v5 play was an excessive amount of for him at his present stage however that’s completely advantageous. In terms of upside, nobody had a better ceiling in my view.
