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Here are some of the top prospects we've identified in alphabetical order by last name:
Mohamed Dabone: Mohamed Dabone, an athletic big from Mali, impresses with his NBA positional size, quick-twitch vertical pop, and elite transition finishing ability. His defensive potential and promise as a lob threat make him a highly intriguing long term prospect.
Egor Demin: Egor Demin, a promising Russsian prospect, combines size, shooting ability, and high basketball IQ. His versatility as a ball handler and efficient shooter makes him one of the more compelling prospects in Europe. Signed with BYU
Savo Drezgić: Serbian guard Savo Drezgić, known for his scoring and playmaking ability, impacts games with his court vision, toughness and competitive drive. His potential as a high major lead guard makes him an exciting prospect to monitor. Signed with Georgia
Noa Essengue: France’s Noa Essengue impresses with his excellent positional size, athleticism, and defensive versatility. His potential as a floor spacer and movement shooter, along with his energetic play, make him a compelling prospect for college coaches.
Hugo Facorat: At 6’10” French jumbo wing Hugo Facorat combines natural scoring instincts, defensive versatility, and a promising three-point shot . His competitive fire and ability to handle the ball in transition makes one of the best long term prospects in the world.
Sidi Gueye: Senegalese big man Sidi Gueye combines ideal NBA size with agility, coordination, and defensive upside. His potential as a rim protector and efficient interior scorer makes him a standout prospect for college coaches.
Sarem Jafari: Iranian wing Sarem Jafari showcases fluidity, coordination, and shooting potential at 6’9”. His ability to handle the ball and score efficiently makes him a promising under the radar prospect .
Jack Kayil: German point guard Jack Kayil excels with his smooth playmaking, advanced court vision, and promising shooting. His combination of size, skill, and basketball IQ makes him a highly appealing prospect for college coaches.
Andrej Kostić: Serbian guard Andrej Kostić is a confident aggressive scorer who thrives attacking downhill and finishing in the paint. His physicality and potential as a shotmaker make him an intriguing prospect for college programs.
Maxcence Lemoine: French guard Maxcence Lemoine shines with his scoring, aggressive driving, and confidence. He’s tough, embraces physicality, and his potential as a pull-up shooter, makes him an appealing prospect for any college team.
Karim Lopez: Mexican wing Karim Lopez offers NBA positional size, versatility, and a high basketball IQ. His smooth shooting stroke and ability to play multiple positions make him an attractive prospect for college coaches seeking a well-rounded player.
Mathias M'Madi: Mathias M'Madi, a standout at the U19 Madagascar World Cup, showcases impressive scoring ability, quick first step, and competitive drive. His potential as a creative scorer and transition finisher makes him an attractive prospect to track.
Hugo Yimga Moukouri: French prospect Hugo Yimga Moukouri stands out with his physicality, scoring ability, and defensive upside. His aggressive drives and transition finishing make him an appealing long term prospect for college coaches.
Michael Ruzic: Croatian big man Michael Ruzic showcases impressive versatility with his ability to finish efficiently around the rim, handle the ball in transition, and shoot from long range. His potential as a modern inside/outside big man makes him a highly intriguing prospect for high major programs.
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Guards
Anton Ostoft
Team: Chlorella (Spain)
Height/Position: 6’4" Combo Guard
Nationality: Denmark
Birthdate: August 5, 2005
Level: Mid to High Major
Roles: Primary or Secondary Ball handler
Swing Skills: Decision making
Denmark’s Anton Ostoft, is scoring combo guard who averaged 18.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.4 steals per game while shooting 39% on 6.6 attempts from three at the 2023 Under 18s European Championships. A 6’4” lefty with a strong, powerful frame, Ostofta is crafty three-level scorer at the youth level that uses his size and strength to his advantage. More..
Wings
Mohammad Amini
Team: AS Monaco (France)
Height/Position: 6’7" Wing
Nationality: Iran
Birthdate: April 26, 2005
Level: Mid to High Major
Roles: Scoring Wing
Swing Skills: Playmaking
Iranian wing Mohammad Amini impresses with his competitive scoring, physicality, and versatile playmaking ability. His standout performance at the U18 Asian Championships makes him a highly intriguing prospect for college coaches. More…
Team: Ratiopharm Ulm (Germany)
Height/Position: 6’7” Wing
Nationality: France
Birthdate: July 27, 2005
Level: High Major - NBA
Roles: Shooter, Ball Mover, Connective Tissue
Swing Skills: Playmaking
French wing Pacome Dadiet brings size, shooting potential, and versatile playmaking to the table. His strong frame and broad shoulders, makes him one of the more physically imposing, and highly appealing prospects in the 2005 generation. More…
Bigs
Team: Mega MIS (Serbia)
Height/Position: 6’11" Post
Nationality: Serbian
Birthdate: July 12, 2005
Level: Mid to High Major+
Roles: Versatile Defender, Connector
Swing Skills: Outside Shooting
Serbian big man Bogoljub Marković combines size, mobility, and potential as a versatile defender and efficient scorer. Marković, ranks as one of the top prospects in Serbia, and played a significant role in Serbia's 2023 FIBA U18 European Championship squad after an impressive showing at the 2022 FIBA U17 World Cup. His strong showing in international competitions makes him a promising prospect for college coaches. More…