DAYTON, OH – There were over 40 teams at the Flyin’ to the Hoop event this year and we saw as many players and teams as we could. Who else impressed us outside of the Super Seven from the MLK weekend? Justin Young unloads his notepad.

Henry Baddley, 6-5 WG, St. Vincent-St. Mary (OH), 2016: The locals were excited to see SVSM play Roger Bacon on Sunday. The last time these two played, the Bacon boys beat a kid named LeBron in the state playoffs. Thirteen years later, this game happened again. And Baddley wanted to have a different outcome. The future Butler Bulldog played very well for the Irish and showed why those in the region are high on him moving forward. Baddley does a lot of positive things with the rock and should be a regular in the talented rotation at Butler.

Kyle Young, 6-7 F, Massillon (OH) Jackson, 2017: When the spring recruiting period rolls around, don’t be surprised to see a number of the college game’s best coaches watching the long forward. Young is an intriguingly skilled player that can knock down the perimeter shots, pass well and score in the paint. He has the size that creates problems for defenses and the intelligence to shine without the ball.

Jarron Cumberland, 6-5 SF, Wilimington (OH), 2016: Points. Lots and lots of points. That’s what the linebacker-look-alike produces at a very favorable clip. Cumberland fits the mold of big, strong wings that have had offensive success for Mick Cronin over the years at Cincinnati. If he turns up his intensity on the defensive end, he really could be a Cronin favorite.

Willie Jackson, 6-6 F, Cleveland (OH) Garfield Heights, 2016: Let’s be honest here. Missouri basketball could use some good news and good players coming to Columbia. Jackson brings the energy and hustle to the table. He was certainly up for the match-up against a good Huntington Prep squad on Sunday. Jackson was quick to the glass, played above the rim and never took his foot off the pedal. He should see on-court time right away and fans will love the non-stop effort. When changing the attitude within a program, you need to have a guy that will empty the tank every chance out.

Logan Hill, 6-7 PF, Massillon Jackson (OH), 2017: Hill and his talented Jackson squad made quick work of Springfield. He’s a great prospect for programs in the MAC and the like. Hill is an athletic and rugged big man that isn’t afraid of mixing it up in the middle. He’s a solid rebounder and a guy that can score from the post. Upper echelon mid-level schools have success with guys like Hill and his recruitment reflects that.

Frankie Hughes, 6-3, Cleveland (OH) Garfield Heights, 2016: The top 200 level recruit Hughes fits the mold of guards who have played for Rick Pitino in the past – a bit smaller in stature than other elite conference level guards but big on bravery and confidence. See Peyton Siva and Russ Smith. Hughes played well against Huntington Prep. If you are looking for outside the top 150 kind of sleepers nationally in this loaded 2016 class, Hughes is a fine candidate.

Jordan Bowden, 6-4 SG, 22Feet Academy (SC), 2016: It has been fun watching his recruitment grow legs and take off. Bowden is a hard-playing and versatile guard. He’s proven himself as a scorer that can shoot. Right out of the gate on a cold Monday morning, Bowden came out firing and was a threat on the wing. Defensively, he plays with high intelligence.