Jonas Boulefaa

Team: Pôle France (France)
Height/Position: 6’9” Forward
Nationality: France
Birthdate: January 16, 2007

Level: Mid Major +
Roles: Stretch 4
Swing Skills: Ball handling

Jonas Boulefaa is a productive 6’9” stretch forward who has showcased his scoring ability for national teams and in Adidas Next Generation Tournaments (ANGT). During the 2023-24 ANGT, he averaged 14 points and 5.3 rebounds per game while shooting an impressive 50% from three (21-42). He also held his own at the FIBA U17 World Cup, averaging 9 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2 assists against older competition.

Boulefaa excels in his defined role as a stretch 4, with a quick, high-arching release that makes him a dangerous pick-and-pop threat and transition floor spacer. He also sets solid screens to create open looks and finishes efficiently around the basket, shooting 66% at the rim during the U17s. In the low post, he uses his size and soft touch to score over smaller defenders and fights hard for position.

On the glass, Boulefaa is a solid positional rebounder, particularly on the offensive end, where he grabbed 17 offensive boards over 8 games at the ANGT. However, his athletic limitations are a concern, as he lacks vertical explosiveness and is a below-the-rim player. Additionally, he doesn't offer much in terms of ball-handling. Despite these areas of improvement, Boulefaa’s shooting and rebounding make him an intriguing prospect as a floor-spacing forward. - RB

Jonas Boulefaa FIBA Profile

Adidas Next Generation Paris Analysis

Another really talented, young forward from the INSEP program. Boulefaa showcased his shooting ability in different ways. He made catch and shoot 3s. He made 3’s as the roll man. He made moving 3s in actions. When he wasn’t taking and making 3s, he had enough to put the ball on the ground to either make a play for himself or for others. While his role was diminished due to the teams talent, there might be more to his game as an isolation scorer in the mid post.

14.5 ppg, 5 reb, 48% 3PFG - JB

Scouting Report

Team: Elan Bearnais Pau-Lacq-Orthez (France)
Height/Position: 6’9” Center
Nationality: France
Birthdate: December 21, 2007

Level: High Major
Roles: Rim Finishing Big
Swing Skills: Shooting

Jahel Trefle, a 6'9" big from France, boasts impressive physical tools and has shown flashes of high-level potential, positioning him as one of the more intriguing prospects in the 2008 generation. An explosive athlete with excellent vertical pop, Trefle is quick off his feet and capable of highlight-reel dunks, making him a promising vertical lob threat, rim runner, and play finisher.

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Scouting Report

Team: Al Ahli Sports Club (Qatar)
Height/Position: 6’4” Guard
Nationality: Qatar
Birthdate: March 13, 2007

Level: High Major +
Roles: Slasher, Defender
Swing Skills: Shooting

Mohamed Ndao was one of the most unique and dominant players at the 2024 FIBA U18 Asia Cup, leading the tournament in scoring, rebounding, and blocks. Despite putting up numbers typically seen from a dominant big man, Ndao is very much a volume-scoring guard with an aggressive, high-usage style.

His standout games included a jaw-dropping 35-point, 17-rebound, 4-steal, 3-block performance against Kazakhstan, a 20-point, 12-rebound, 4-assist, 4-block outing versus Jordan, and an 18-point, 9-rebound, 3-assist, 2-steal, 4-block effort against Japan. These stat lines highlight his ability to dominate on both ends of the floor, impacting the game as a scorer, rebounder, and elite shot blocker.

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Team: İstanbul Anka Spor (Turkey)
Height/Position: 6’5" Scoring Guard
Nationality: Turkey
Birthdate: April 7, 2007

Level: High Major
Roles: Combo Guard
Swing Skills: Defense

Onat is a crafty scorer with a tight handle who makes his money at the rim. While playing aggressively, Onat hunts paint touches rather than settling for …

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Gildas Gimenez

Team: Real Madrid (Spain)
Height/Position: 6’6" Wing
Nationality: Spain
Birthdate: January 11, 2007

Level: High Major
Roles: Slasher
Swing Skills: Outside Shooting Consistency

Gildas Gimenez is an intriguing 6’5” long-term prospect to monitor over the next few years. He averaged 10.4 points and 5.1 rebounds …

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Troy Plumtree

Team: Wellington Saints (New Zealand)
Height/Position: 6’5" Versatile Wing
Nationality: New Zealand
Birthdate: January 16, 2007

Level: Mid Major+
Roles: Connector
Swing Skills: Offensive Creativity

Plumtree’s motor and athleticism will be his calling cards at the next level. He possesses good vertical athletic…

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Oscar Goodman

Team: Centre of Excellence (Australia)
Height/Position: 6’8" Combo Forward
Nationality: New Zealand
Birthdate: February 4, 2007

Level: Mid Major+
Roles: Connector
Swing Skills: Outside Shooting

Goodman provides an all-around game, providing connective passing, help defense, self creation and shooting touch. He…

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Arturas Butajevas

Team: FC Barcelona (Spain)
Height/Position: 6’9" Center
Nationality: Lithuania
Birthdate: March 26, 2007

Level: High Major
Roles: Interior Scorer
Swing Skills: Outside Shooting

At 6'9", Arturas Butajevas is a high-major prospect whose blend of athleticism, coordination, and competitive fire makes him a…

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Dovydas Buika

Team: BC Žalgiris-2 (Lithuania)
Height/Position: 6’6" Two-Way Wing
Nationality: Lithuania
Birthdate: January 2, 2007

Level: High Major
Roles: Connector
Swing Skills: Outside Shooting

Buika is a strong scorer he can also create for others when necessary. He shows great composure when making plays, and does a go…

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Team: Olimpia Milano (Italy)
Height/Position: 7’1" Center
Nationality: Italy
Birthdate: January 28, 2007

Level: High Major
Roles: Rim Protector
Swing Skills: Outside Shooting

Listed at 7’1”, Luigi Suigo is a massive interior presence who, while still raw and developing, shows promise to evolve into a productive college big m…

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Diego Garavaglia

Team: Olimpia Milano (Italy)
Height/Position: 6’8" 3 & D Wing
Nationality: Italy
Birthdate: April 3, 2007

Level: High Major
Roles: Wing Connector/Defender
Swing Skills: Outside Shooting, Ball Handling

At 6'7", Diego Garavaglia brings a valuable combination of defensive and offensive versatility that give…

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Team: Notre Dame High School (USA)
Height/Position: 6’5" Athletic finisher
Nationality: Guinea
Birthdate: August 13, 2007

Level: High Major
Roles: Wing Slasher
Swing Skills: Decision Making

Toure lead the FIBA U17s in scoring at 23 points per game, including a record-tying 50-point performance on 21 of 27 shooting agai…

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Arafan Diane

Team: Institut de Sport Dynastie (Canada)
Height/Position: 6’11" Big
Nationality: Guinea
Birthdate: November 18, 2007

Level: High Major+
Roles: Interior Scorer, Rebounder
Swing Skills: Low Post Scoring

The near seven-footer averaged a dominant double-double over the course of the tournament—19.1 points (4th in t…

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Omar Essam

Team: Al Ahly Sporting Club (Egypt)
Height/Position: 6’11" Stretch Big
Nationality: Egypt
Birthdate: September 30, 2007

Level: Mid Major_
Roles: Floor Spacer
Swing Skills: Defense

Essam is a floor-stretching big with the foot speed to keep up with perimeter players. He took advantage of the opportunity in this tourn…

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Boyuan Zhang

Team: Shanxi Fenjiu Basketball Club (China)
Height/Position: 6’8" 3-Point Specialist
Nationality: China
Birthdate: January 21, 2007

Level: High Major
Roles: 3 Point Specialist
Swing Skills: Offensive Creativity

FIBA U18 AsiaCup 2024 Analysis

Boyuan Zhang, a 6'8 wing from China and one of the youngest players in t…

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Sinan Huan

Team: Joe Tsai Foundation (China)
Height/Position: 7’1" Rim Protector
Nationality: China
Birthdate: May 7, 2007

Level: High Major
Roles: Rim Protector
Swing Skills: Low Post Scoring

Listed at 7'1", Sinan Huan possesses excellent positional size, along with good mobility and coordination, ranking as one of the best l…

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Ajak Nyuon

Team: Centre of Excellence (Australia)
Height/Position: 6’10" Center
Nationality: Australia
Birthdate: May 12, 2007

Level: High Major
Roles: Athletic 4
Swing Skills: Outside Shooting

At 6'10", Ajak Nyuon offers good positional size and long-term potential, despite his current numbers not being eye-catching on paper. His strong performance against Ita…

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Harrison Beauchamp

Team: Victoria State (Australia)
Height/Position: 6’6" Two-Way Wing
Nationality: Australia
Birthdate: January 4, 2007

Level: High Major
Roles: Wing Connector
Swing Skills: Offensive Creativity

Beauchamp is a good shooter with a strong defensive instincts. His footwork is elite, and his overall game h…

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Dash Daniels

Team: NBA Global Academy Australia (Australia)
Height/Position: 6’5" Wing Ball Handler
Nationality: Australia
Birthdate: December 17, 2007

Level: High Major
Roles: Wing Connector
Swing Skills: Outside Shooting

FIBA U18 AsiaCup 2024 Analysis

Dash Daniels played a key role in Australia's championship run at the 2024 FIBA U18 Asia Cup, averaging 9 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game. His versatility and ability to impact games in multiple ways was evident, with notable performances including 14 points and 3 steals against Mongolia and a well-rounded 9-point, 7-rebound, 7-assist effort in another game.

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Tyler Kropp

Team: Olentangy Liberty High School (USA)‎
Height/Position: 6’8" Forward
Nationality: Argentina
Birthdate: March 6, 2007

Level: Mid Major+
Roles: Combo Forward
Swing Skills: Ball Handling and Outside Shooting

Kropp has established himself as one of the most productive scorers in FIBA play this summer, averaging 22…

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