By Jordan Davidsen
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL – 100 of the country’s best players graced the ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, FL, for the NBPA National Top 100 Camp. The camp, celebrating its 30th year, featured not only a slate of highly touted high school prospects but also current and former NBA players coaching the teams and other NBA executives assisting with the event. The event was attended by coaches from nearly every high-major university. Bringing in talent from Bangor to Belgium, the 10-team tournament was played with NBA referees, NBA rules, and records were kept over the course of the week. While every player in the Top 100 dazzled at some point over the course of the nine NBA-length games, these are 25 players who really stood out to me (in no particular order). These guys left their mark on this historic event and turned the heads of NCAA and NBA scouts in attendance.
Jaylen Petty, Rainier Beach (WA), 2025, 6’0”
Petty is a tough and gifted on-ball defender with a fluid handle to boot. His physicality and strength at his size were exceptional, and his infectious energy on both ends was a major contributor to his team’s success all weekend.
Jason Crowe Jr., Inglewood High (CA), 2026, 6’3”
A gifted scorer at all three levels, Crowe Jr. showed that he can compete against the highest level of talent all weekend long. Crowe Jr. was relentless on the attack and excels at getting to his spots on the floor, where he can cash out from long range at a high clip. Where Crowe really turned heads was his physical play at the rim and his ability to attack the country’s best interior defenders and finish at a high level.
Tyler Jackson, Overtime Elite (GA), 2025, 6’2”
Jackson is one of the country’s best floor generals, with his smooth handle, change of pace, and court vision combining to create a dynamic downhill threat who creates offense at all three levels. He showed that he’s a capable scorer, on-ball defender, and playmaker, exactly what any good program wants out of a future league guard.
Alexander Lloyd, Westminster Academy (FL), 2025, 6’4”
Lloyd did a little bit of everything throughout the weekend, showcasing his downhill scoring chops and mid-range specialty. The Florida commit was a quality out-of-position rebounder and showed his pick-and-roll prowess while taking over lead guard responsibilities in his minutes.
Kaden Magwood, Overtime Elite (GA), 2025, 6’3”
Magwood could have been the event’s best point guard. A spring-loaded athlete with a smooth hesitation step, Magwood consistently finished around the basket and excelled as an isolation scorer. He will look to separate himself as one of the best recruits in the country next season in a guard-loaded Overtime Elite program.
Davis Fogle, Arizona Compass Prep (AZ), 2025, 6’8”
Perhaps my favorite Wednesday performer, Fogle brings great size and poise to the guard position. At 6’8”, Fogle proved to be as lethal on the boards and blocks as he is on steals and scores. A quality shooter, reliable rebounder, and dynamic athlete, Fogle was, for me, the stock riser of the event.
Darius Adams, La Lumiere (IN), 2025, 6’5”
Adams can flat out score the basketball. Point. Blank. Period. Adams’ consistent motor and body control at the rim create opportunities for him. Adams feels comfortable getting to his turnaround jumper, fighting for extra possessions, and running the floor hard. There’s a reason this smooth New Jersey guard has cemented himself as a Top 30 talent in his class.
Kiyan Anthony, Long Island Lutheran (NY), 2025, 6’4”
One of the things I was most excited about at this event was the opportunity to watch Kiyan Anthony in person (especially after his 40-point/40-shot performance on Monday, for which I was absent). Anthony is a confident scorer, and like his dad, never shies away from a one-on-one opportunity. Watching him go at a tough player in Tounde Yessoufou showed me everything I needed to see: Anthony is as relentless as he is talented. A great finisher and shifty change-of-pace scorer, Anthony proved he’s more than just the family name but a truly elite scoring prospect on par with anybody in the class.
Meleek Thomas, Lincoln Park (PA), 2025, 6’5”
One of the main names in the Camp MVP discussion, it could be argued that Thomas was snubbed from the honor after some of his jaw-dropping performances. Whenever you think Thomas has exhausted his bag, he shows you something new. His offensive variance, confidence as a downhill threat, and buttery touch around the basket were on full display. An ardent on-ball defender and stunning athlete, Thomas affirmed why he’s a consensus 5-star with his consistent dominance against the country’s best players.
Acaden Lewis, Sidwell Friends (DC), 2025, 6’3”
Lewis received a flurry of high-major interest throughout and immediately after the event, understandable considering his important role in leading one of the event’s best teams. Lewis is a three-level scorer with a great change of pace that has a tendency to make incredibly tough shots look very easy. In addition to his scoring, Lewis’ offensive IQ and playmaking were at a higher level than his competitors. I have no doubt that he will use the momentum from this week to establish himself as one of the country’s best guards next season.
Nykolas Lewis, Gonzaga College (DC), 2025, 6’1”
Lewis was one of many DMV guards that contributed to the growing debate about the DMV’s role as “New Guard City”. Lewis is a gritty, physical guard whose 6’1” frame has no impact on his ability to put pressure on the rim and compete with interior defenders. Lewis gets to his spots in the mid-range and plays harder than anyone in the gym. A non-stop motor and effort player, Lewis’ performance on both ends of the ball was enough to make him a consensus top performer at the event.
King Grace, Waxahachie (TX), 2025, 6’5”
Grace has the perfect frame for an athlete of his caliber: long, strong but lean and aerodynamic, with immense lower body strength and quick upwards explosiveness. You could tell these factors came together to create one of the event’s most dynamic athletes, with some show-stopping dunks and elevation that allowed him to apply loads of pressure at the rim. Grace also showed that he’s a capable shooter and great defender who can contain the ball and isn’t fazed by the opposing player’s size.
Shon Abaev, Calvary Christian Academy (FL), 2025, 6’8”
Abaev’s confidence has only been rising throughout the summer, as a hot start with South Florida’s SOH Elite carried over into this week’s games. The 6’8” guard reminded scouts that he’s one of the country’s premier shot makers, knocking down his signature fadeaway and elite on-the-move shot. Abaev contested plays on the perimeter and showed that he’s comfortable as a primary ball handler when needed. His improved vision and confidence as a ball handler were no doubt factors in his team’s 9-0 finish and camp championship.
London Jemison, St. Thomas More (CT), 2025, 6’8”
Connecticut’s most sought-after 2025 was a force on both ends while being coached by a Connecticut legend in Andre Drummond. Uber-long at 6’8”, Jemison showed that he’s a special inside-out stopper with perimeter range and great athleticism. Jemison has inserted his name in the national conversation and picked up an offer from Louisville after Tuesday’s performance.
Brayden Burries, Roosevelt (CA), 2025, 6’5”
Burries made the shortlist for best guard at the entire event, with his full isolation capabilities on display. Burries’ upper body strength and wide frame helped him overpower smaller on-ball defenders, and his added ability to elevate makes him a force to handle when attacking the basket. He’s a smooth scorer in the mid-range and knows how to manipulate spacing in the pick-and-roll to get easy looks at the rim and pick up easy assists to his big man. Burries will use the momentum from his stellar performance to cement himself as the best player in California by the end of his senior season.
Xzavion Mitchell, North High School (WI), 2025, 6’6”
The big man from Wisconsin is one of the country’s most underrated post players and efficient two-way threats. His broad-shouldered frame and top-notch conditioning make him a never-ending threat on the offensive end of the floor, where he scores well around the basket and dunks everything around the rim. Defensively, Mitchell is switchable and is a “stocks” specialist, generating defensive statistics and running the floor hard for transition baskets. Mitchell brings a level of poise and intensity to the forward position that makes him one of 2025’s most college-ready recruits.
Matthew Gilhool, William Penn Charter (PA), 2025, 6’11”
Gilhool was a name I was less-than-familiar with coming into the weekend, but he immediately showed why he’s one of the country’s best inside-out big men. With feather-soft touch around the rim and great feet, Gilhool has all of the scoring tactics you want in a traditional big man (especially for his 6’11” frame). Where Gilhool became even more exhilarating was as a scorer in transition, where he has the coordination and athleticism to be a dynamic finisher on the move and off of tough lobs. Gilhool can shoot the ball from distance and adds value as a shot-blocker, rounding out his impressively vast skill set that has a lot of room to continue growing.
Christopher Nwuli, Wasatch Academy (UT), 2025, 6’7”
Nwuli reaffirmed his title as one of the country’s most unique wing talents by showing off his elite passing chops and pick-and-roll prowess, all while consistently being the best defender on the floor. Nwuli attacks the rim hard from the wing, can shoot the ball at a respectable clip from distance, and guards nearly 1-5. He’s a cerebral player who will be even more dangerous as he puts together his offensive game.
Jaylen Harrell, CATS Academy, 2025, 6’5”
One of the camp’s biggest guards, Harrell adds his linebacker frame to a smooth perimeter stroke and downhill explosiveness to create a dynamic scorer at all levels. A gifted finisher with great touch in the lane, Harrell showed flashes of being able to slot in as a primary ball handler and run the offense with his improving court vision. Harrell fights hard on the boards and uses his size to defend post players when needed. Poised and strong, Harrell brings physical and mental maturity to the floor that is invaluable.
Dante Allen, Montverde Academy (FL), 2025, 6’4”
Montverde Academy’s newest piece showed the main reason he’ll be a natural fit for the Golden Eagles: he’s a floor elevator. Players seem to become the best versions of themselves with Allen on the floor, as his playmaking out of the lane creates easy opportunities for shooters and his pick-and-roll IQ bodes well for scoring bigs. Allen’s stocky frame and physicality in the lane make him a tough guard downhill, as he can punish bigs who help too hard and those who don’t help enough. Allen exposes lapses in the defense, can shoot the ball well from distance, and is a tough on-ball defender.
Tounde Yessoufou, St. Joseph’s (CA), 2025, 6’6”
Watching Yessoufou play is like watching a boxing match: you are always excited about when he is going to throw his next punch. Yessoufou does everything on the floor with peak energy and intensity, from boxing out forwards to attacking the rim. He’s a solid finisher at the free throw line and is unafraid to attack anyone at the basket as a result. He takes pride in guarding the opposing team’s best player and genuinely wants to be involved in every play. He fights hard through screens and guards nearly 1-5 despite being only 6’6”. Yessoufou is the quintessential do-it-all glue guy with more guard skills than your average interior-scoring specialist.
Oswin Erhunmwunse, Putnam Science Academy (CT), 2025, 6’10”
“Big O” blocks everything. Or, at least he tries to. The camp’s leader in total blocks throws himself at the rim every play, utilizing his length and athleticism to challenge any play at the rim. Yes, he fouls more than you want him to, but oftentimes Oswin makes the big play and gets the big stop at the rim. At the very least, Oswin’s size and shot-blocking prowess deter shot attempts at the basket and force teams to take lower percentage shots. A classic rim-runner on the offensive side of the floor, Oswin brings a lot of size and a lot of heart to the position and will look to build on his growing ball skills at Providence.
Eric Reibe, The Bullis School (MD), 2025, 7’0”
A classic, next-level-ready big man, Reibe is the perfect mold for the modern center. With great feet, soft touch around the basket, and great bursts of upwards athleticism, Reibe can finish plays in the pick-and-roll and defend the basket well. Reibe adds the modern touch with his lights-out perimeter shooting, connective passing, and ability to play in a two-big setting as a great high-low passer. Reibe is a low-mistakes player who rarely turns the ball over and has upside as a 1-on-1 scorer with his improved ball handling. Reibe seems like the closest thing to a sure deal you can find in the high school game and will undoubtedly be a quick contributor at the next level.
Zymicah Wilkins, Christ School (NC), 2025, 6’8”
I wouldn’t be surprised if Wilkins often heard that he plays like Zach Randolph. At 6’8” with a substantial frame, Wilkins is a hard stop on the block. He can overpower defenders who are a bit taller and move almost anyone on the block with his weight and strength. Wilkins has a soft touch from outside the paint and can extend to the perimeter if needed. Wilkins is a good passer out of the lane and makes quality reads with his back to the basket. Defensively, he excels as an interior defender and uses his high defensive IQ to get steals and energize the fast break, which he likes to dictate. A tough fighter and a generally big fella, Wilkins will be a high-major contributor in due time.
Chris Cenac Jr., Link Academy (MO), 2025, 6’10”
Finally, the camp’s MVP, Cenac Jr. had one of the most constructive weeks at the camp. Picking up a host of offers headlined by an offer from Mark Pope and Kentucky, Cenac Jr. dazzled with his highlight reel athleticism and two-way versatility and production. As a scorer, Cenac Jr. can do a little bit of everything. He can stretch the floor, score with his back to the basket, drive from the key or from the wing, sit in the dunker’s spot, score as both the ball handler and screener in the pick-and-roll, and get to his spots in the mid-range. It seems like Cenac Jr. showed everything more than once throughout the weekend. An insane athlete, Cenac defended on the perimeter very well and showed the ability to slot in as a true center on the defensive end. It’s great to see Cenac Jr. get his flowers, and he announced shortly after the camp that he’d be making the move to prep powerhouse Link Academy in Missouri, where he will undoubtedly continue to scale the rankings and impress college coaches at the highest level.
