Taking a break from school coaches after the stay interval ended, lots of the high gamers within the Southeast opted to both take the weekend off or do one thing slightly extra low key to provide their our bodies a break. Enter the Stellar Hoops Elite 60. Director Wayne Davis places on an invitation solely occasion simply after the stay interval that largely focuses on elite underclassmen and sleepers. The 2023 version had each. Guys equivalent to Michigan State certain Coen Carr (who simply shut down the Ballislife All American Sport dunk contest), Isaiah Miranda (who’s making ready for the NBA Draft), future Duke swingman Isaiah Evans, Extra time Elite beast Somto Cyril, and extra, are just some to have graced the courtroom earlier than they blew up. There was no scarcity of gamers who had the potential to be that subsequent wave within the 2023 model of the camp.
Listed here are the highest performers from the Stellar Hoops Elite 60:
Rivers Knight, 6’9, PF/C, Durham Jordan HS (NC), 2026
In the event you needed to take an early guess at the very best long-term prospect on the occasion, Knight could be the consensus decide. Having made huge enhancements in his recreation up to now six months, the Durham huge man is far more explosive and is taking part in with far more confidence than after I noticed him final September. Rivers has the power to shoot the ball to the 3-point line, has intriguing footwork on the low block, and has proved to be a strong rim protector. Knight only recently picked up a proposal from Illinois and each his peak/supply record don’t look like finished rising in any respect.
Marcus Kerr, 6’5, SG/SF, West Charlotte HS (NC), 2026
Instantly upon seeing Kerr, you see the upside that he brings to the desk. Beginning for powerhouse West Charlotte as a freshman, the swingman gained appreciable expertise taking part in towards excessive degree competitors and it has carried over to the spring. Marcus is an excellent slasher to the rack, is nice studying the protection off screens (particularly curling), and does an excellent job choosing his spots on the courtroom. Younger sufficient to be a member of the category of 2027, Kerr is certainly going to be a reputation to recollect for the longer term.
Mason Smith, 6’7, PF, Hough HS (NC), 2024
So far as efficiency is worried, there wasn’t anybody higher on day two of the Stellar Hoops Elite 60 than Smith. The gifted new age ahead had a fully beautiful stroke from past the arc, exploited mismatches on the offensive finish, and even confirmed flashes of with the ability to facilitate for others. A excessive educational scholar, Smith remains to be broad open when it comes to his recruitment at this level and is one to look at this spring with TCF Wildcats on the circuit.
Rashad McCormick, 6’7, PF/SF, Andover Prep (MA), 2024
One of the numerous gamers on the occasion, McCormick did slightly little bit of all the things on the Stellar Hoops Elite 60. A gifted excessive jumper in monitor, Rashad used his athleticism to vary performs on each ends whereas additionally changing on on the rack. Initially from Charlotte, McCormick is heading to the northeast for a prep yr this upcoming season.
Zacch Wiggins, 6’5, SG/SF, Grimsley HS (NC)
One of many extra extremely touted gamers within the occasion, Wiggins made performs that actually made you notice why some have him ranked within the high 60 for the category of 2025. The slithery Staff CP3 wing was a dynamic finisher in transition, has killer contact on the rim, and shot it effectively sufficient from the perimeter to maintain the protection trustworthy. The youthful brother of OKC Thunder wing Aaron Wiggins, Zacch actually has the genetics and recreation to carve out his personal legacy.
Jermaurhiyun Anderson, 6’3, SG/PG, High quality Schooling Academy (NC), 2024
So far as guards had been involved on the Stellar Hoops Elite 60, there weren’t any extra productive than Anderson. The lefty combo guard was straight up fearless attacking the rack, was a lethal isolation scorer, and confirmed the power to facilitate for others. Working with Upward Stars on the Adidas 3SSB circuit, Thomas has the platform to point out that he can get buckets with a number of the greatest within the Southeast Area.
Braylhan Thomas, 6’5, SG/SF, Gray Collegiate (SC), 2024
So far as two method guards are involved, Thomas was proper there with the very best that the Stellar Hoops Elite 60 needed to supply. He has proven potential to be an excellent on ball defender, can end by contact, and is a very nice straight line driver. The three time state champion holds a number of D1 provides, however remains to be very broad open when it comes to his recruitment.
Will Stevens, 6’9, PF/C, Neighborhood College of Davidson (NC), 2026
Instantly passing the look take a look at, Stevens has all the instruments that you simply search for in an enormous man in right now’s era. He’s each little bit of 6-foot-9, has the uncooked instruments offensively to play on the perimeter, but additionally has the agility to modify and talent to guard the rim defensively. There’s actually a substantial quantity of development each bodily and when it comes to his skillset to be finished, however Stevens is certainly one of many sleeper huge males that the Southeast Area has to supply.
D’Quill Osbey, 5’10, PG, Norcross HS (GA), 2026
Popping out of Georgia perennial energy Norcross, Osbey confirmed a number of the uncooked expertise that’s going to make him one in every of their subsequent guards in line. The tremendous fast guard was capable of get into the paint at will, created no scarcity of photographs for others, and was one of many few gamers who was unselfish in a camp setting. Along with his father having performed at Central Connecticut State, Osbey actually has the lineage to be a pleasant lead guard down the street.
