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Writer's pictureJames "I.V." Williams

Prospect Watchlist 2024 - 2025 Season

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As college basketball programs gear up for the new season, fans and NBA scouts alike have their eyes on several categories of elite prospects who promise to shape the sport's future. The incoming freshman class, headlined by Ace Bailey, VJ Edgecombe, Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, Asa Newell, and Derik Queen, brings star power and versatility, ensuring immediate college impact and potential NBA stardom.


Returning college players, including Jamir Watkins, RJ Davis, Tyon Grant-Foster, Nique Clifford, Hunter Sallis, and Collin Murray-Boyles, have shown glimpses of greatness and are poised for breakout seasons, elevating their teams and draft profiles alike.


On the international stage, a diverse crop of talent features playmakers, skilled wings, and towering centers who are capturing NBA attention. With top names like Dink Pate, Nolan Traore, Alex Toohey, Hugo Gonzalez, Rocco Zikarsky, and Ben Saraf, these players embody the global reach of modern basketball.


In college programs, international players such as Khaman Maluach, Hamad Mousa, Will Riley, Egor Demin, Kasparas Jakucionis, and Mustapha Amzil bring unique skill sets that have scouts eagerly watching their development.


Lastly, a standout group of high school seniors—AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer, Caleb Wilson, Koa Peat, Isiah Harwell, and Darius Acuff—are already creating NBA buzz, with their talent set to influence both college and professional hoops for years to come. Together, these players represent a promising future, each bringing something special to the game.


In every corner of the basketball world, these talented players are shaping the future of the sport. From college freshmen and returning NCAA standouts to rising international stars and high school seniors, each of these prospects brings unique skills and a level of potential that has scouts, coaches, and fans eagerly watching. As the season unfolds, these athletes will not only define their paths but also influence the evolving landscape of basketball, pushing boundaries and raising expectations at every level of the game. The journey to the NBA is filled with challenges, but for these young stars, the sky's the limit.


Until next time...


Incoming College Freshmen:


  1. Ace Bailey | Rutger

  2. VJ Edgecombe | Baylot

  3. Cooper Flagg | Duke

  4. Dylan Harper | Rutger

  5. Asa Newell | Georgia

  6. Derik Queen | Maryland


College Upper Classmen:


  1. Jamir Watkins | Sr | Florida State

  2. RJ Davis | Sr | North Carolina

  3. Tyon Grant-Foster | Sr | Grand Caynon

  4. Nique Clifford | Sr | Colorado State

  5. Hunter Sallis | Sr | Wake Forest

  6. Collin Murray-Boyles | So | South Carolina


Professional Prospects:


  1. Dink Pate | 18yrs | Mexico City Capitanes

  2. Nolan Traore | 18yrs | Saint Quentin

  3. Alex Toohney | 20yrs | Sydeny Kings

  4. Hugo González Peña | 18yrs | Real Madrid

  5. Rocco Zikarsky | 18yrs | Brisbane Bullets

  6. Ben Saraf | 18yrs | Ratiopharm Ulm


College International Prospects:


  1. Khaman Maluach | Fr | Duke

  2. Hamad Mousa | Fr | Dayton

  3. Will Riley | Fr | Illinois

  4. Egor Demin | Fr | BYU

  5. Kasparas Jakucionis | Fr | Illinois

  6. Mustapha Amzil | Sr | New Mexico


High School Seniors:


  1. AJ Dybantsa | Utah Prep

  2. Cam Boozer | Columbus HS (FL)

  3. Caleb Wilson | Holy Innocents (GA)

  4. Koa Peat | Perry HS (AZ)

  5. Isiah Harwell | Wasatch Adademy (UT)

  6. Darius Acuff Jr. | IMG Academy (FL)


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