As expected, the talent and competition level at the Battle Royale Classic in Cincinnati, Oh last weekend was superb, as there were multiple nationally ranked teams participating in each division.  In fact, in several divisions, teams were attempting to knock off #1 ranked teams.  Not only were there a number of competitive teams, the individual talent in the event was significant.  Below is our initial list of standout performers we saw over the course of the weekend. You can expect a second list within a day or two.

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Standout Performers

Name HGT/POS Class City/State Evaluation Notes
Deloni Pughsley 5’2″/PG 2029 Columbus, OH Super dynamic PG who can score at 3-levels, excellent court vision & passing skills, floor general, can create his own shot, changes speed and direction at a high level, communicates w/ teammates, plays with great pace and poise, D-I prospect
Kai Cox 5’10″/PF 2028 New Castle, PA Strong, athletic, goes strong to the cup, explosive, scores in bunches, has nice euro-step, finishes well though contact, prospect
Austin Sears 5’3″/SG 2028 Louisville, KY Elite 3-point shooter, 3-level scorer, moves well without the ball, elite skill set, a bucket getter, difficult to defend, high basketball IQ, college prospect
Ayden Harris 5’5″/C 2030 Memphis, TN Good size, athletic, nice touch around the basket, moves well, solid handle, gets ball out on the break well, passes out of the post, defends
King Boycott 5’8″/PG 2029 Richmond, VA Good size for his position, solid skill set, athletic, plays physical, uses his body well, lefty, college prospect
Braylan Davis 5’2″/PG 2029 Detroit, MI Dynamic PG with excellent ball skills, court vision and passing ability, floor general, 3-level scorer, creates space well, can create his own shot, is always probing the defense, stays in the paint, lefty, college prospect
Kaylon Brooks 5’6″/CG 2028 Mansfield, OH Good length, athletic, solid skill set, handles the ball well
Julian Sam 5’9″/PG 2029 Bellbrook, OH Good size for position, soft touch around the rim, solid rebounder, can handle the rock well for his size, solid court vision and passing skills
William Peagler Jr. 5’3″/PG 2029 Dayton, OH Dynamic PG with excellent ball skills, court vision and passing ability, floor general, 3-level scorer, creates space well, can create his own shot, stays in the paint,  has a good feel for the game, fun to watch, D-I college prospect
Trendon Flenory 5’7″/CG 2028 Ontario, OH Skilled, athletic, can score the rock
Andrew Cabana 5’4″/SG 2029 Grass Lake, MI Excellent skill set, 3-level scorer, good size, scored 16 points in a game we watched
King Harris 4’11″/PG 2030 Las Angelas, CA Good length, athletic, solid ball skills, has a nice floater
Andrew Woeste 5’3”/WF 2029 Dayton, OH Excellent skill set, 3-level scorer, solid court vision and passing skills, finishes at a high rate around the basket, consistent performer
Amos Littles 5’4″/PF/C 2031 Indianapolis, IN Nice size, athletic, aggressive, physical, moves well, has a nice touch around the cup, solid vision and passing ability for his size, runs the floor well, outlets the ball well after rebound, rim protector, polished game, D-I prospect
Zander Pughsley 4’4″/PG 2031 Gahanna, OH Super quick PG who can score at 3-levels, excellent court vision & passing skills, floor general, can create his own shot, changes speed and direction at a high level, communicates w/ teammates, plays with great pace and poise, has a good feel for the game, pesky on-ball defender D-I
David Ice 5’5″/C 2031 Indianapolis, IN Great size, strong, plays physical, finishes through contact at a high rate, rebounds well, good foot work
Jayden Davis 5’4”/WF 2029 Dayton, OH Big, strong, athletic, physical, aggressive, can score, solid handle, good body control
Dalen Cranford 4’11″/PG 2029 Dayton, OH Standout performer for his team
Dallas Stewart 5’4”/CG 2029 Pickerington, OH Big guard with excellent skill set, athletic, very nifty for his size, plays physical, makes tough finishes, can hit the 3-ball, good upside potential
Danny Johnson 5’1″/WF 2029 Austin, TX Solid skill set, can score, plays hard, athletic
Marquez McEven 5’6″/WF 2029 Toronto, CN Good size, athletic, can score and handle the rock
Antwon Pratt 5’0″/SG 2030 Columbus, OH Solid skill set, standout performer
Colton Clevenger 5’0”/PG 2029 Dayton, OH Highly skilled/pass first PG with ability to score or create plays for teammates, elite court vision, has a good feel for the game, fun to watch
Carter Pavao 5’1″/PG 2029 Toronto, CN Highly skilled PG with solid court vision and passing ability

Standout Performer Pictures

Deloni Pughsley

Kai Cox

Austin Sears

Ayden Harris

King Boycott

Braylan Davis

Kaylon Brooks

Julian Sam

William Peagler Jr.

Trendon Flenory

Andrew Cabana

King Harris

Andrew Woeste

Amos Littles

Zander Pughsley

David Ice

Jayden Davis

Dalen Cranford

Dallas Stewart

Danny Johnson

Marquez McEven

Antwon Pratt

Colton Clevenger

Carter Pavo