2028 6-6 F Landon Evans – St. Francis
Landon has elevated his game to another level. He turned heads against Butler using his explosive physicality and non-stop motor to collect 20 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist and 4 steals in a 43-39 defeat. Evans did a little bit of everything. He shot gaps for steals on the perimeter for breakaway slams. Landon scored through contact to convert And-1s with his left hand. His jump shot was locked in, nailing three three-pointers. Evans looked like a completely different player from when I watched him against Archer last season. On Sunday, he played unfettered and free as his blend of skill and athleticism dominated. Evans has serious momentum heading into his junior season. Schools will want to keep an eye on his rapid progress.

2028 6-3 G Nathan Pemberton – Parkview
Nathan got hot with his jumper, sinking four threes against Cardinal Gibbons in a 60-57 win. Pemberton finished with a team-high 20 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. He has a synergy playing alongside brother Brandon as the two know where one another will be on the floor at all times. Nathan’s shot making will play a key role for the Panthers this season as the Pemberton duo will have a heavy burden on their shoulders. The tandem scored 39 points in the win on Sunday.

2028 6-9 F Baer Bailey – GAC
Big Baer Bailey double-doubled with 19 points, 16 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 1 block to close out GBCA Live, beating Cardinal Gibbons at the buzzer 67-64. Bailey has size and mobility. He’s got a nice handle for his size, able to take his man off the dribble. Baer is nimble with how he is able to snap off euro steps. He’s a rim runner in transition who finishes with slams. Using his height to his advantage, Baer got on the glass for two putbacks and scored on a high-low feed against a smaller Cardinal Gibbons team. Georgia Tech offered in May while Sacramento State and Utah offered in mid-June after the first GBCA Live session.

2028 6-2 G Bryson Jatta – Hillgrove
Following a slow start in the first half, Bryson Jatta took over down the stretch to pull Hillgrove past Huntsville 70-66 as Jatta scored 14 second half points. Bryson stuffed the stat sheet using his athleticism and energy to wear down the opposition. Tasked with guarding 6-foot-9 Evan Toms at times, Jatta was crafty with how he baited entry passes before swimming around the big man to steal the ball. Bryson loved getting to the rim, forcing referees to blow the whistle as he shot 4-5 from the stripe. As the game hung in the balance late in the second half, Jatta found ways to make winning plays on both ends of the floor. His nose for the ball along with his court awareness played major roles in helping him win 50/50 balls. Jatta hit two mid-range jumpers included a heavily contested shot which helped keep Hillgrove in front. Continuing to expand his range out to the three-point line will help Jatta’s growth, a career 27% shooter through his first two seasons (58-216). Regardless, Bryson’s knack for applying pressure on defenses and making splash plays when defending himself is a big reason why Hillgrove has a chance for a deep run come March. He finished with 18 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals against Huntsville. Jacksonville State offered in mid-June.

2028 6-6 W Anwar Molette – Salem
Ole Miss, Auburn and UNLV have all offered Anwar during the offseason. The production is starting to match the upside as the Third Team All-Region selection posted 14 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 steals in a blow out win over Milton, FL. Molette catches eyes with his size on the perimeter, a well put together 6-foot-6 wing. Against Milton, Molette played more in the frontcourt on the block and flashing to the high post against the 1-3-1 zone. Anwar plays at his own pace, his best weapon his jumper. He hit a short turnaround out of the post and connected on two straightaway threes. He converted a steal into a breakaway slam and went coast-to-coast for another bucket as he found three in total in transition. Still with two years to develop, there is reason to believe Molette can reach his High Major ceiling to match the offers he already has. As his trajectory crystalizes, I expect D-I and D-II programs to stay involved. Molette’s climb is still in its relative infancy, making him an intriguing prospect to track.

2028 6-6 W Abu Jallow – McEachern
In to McEachern from Kennesaw Mountain, Jallow’s tools were on full display in a 59-40 loss to Riviera Prep. Abu is a Swiss Army Knife – long, rangy and extremely bouncy. He covers a ton of ground and doesn’t give up on plays. He had numerous blocks from behind and met the opposition at the rim to wipe away layups and dunks. With his length and height, Abu sometimes looks a little long with the ball with a high dribble, but his skill is legit, showing the ability to create off the dribble as both a shooter and slasher. He hit a pull-up jumper going to his left, converted a steal into a layup and went coast-to-coast with his left hand to total 6 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals and 4 blocks. Jallow is teeming with potential. Abu projects to be a defensive ace and an overall stat sheet stuffer which will help him make an impact even if his scoring fades in and out. Georgia Tech offered in May. He may not be a focal point of the offense at McEachern, but expect Jallow to be an X-Factor with his versatility making splash defensive plays and his expanding offensive arsenal.