2023 Grassroots Showcase 15U Standouts
LOUISVILLE, KY—We have seen players from the 15U division of the Grassroots Showcase from years ago blossom into bonafide college prospects who were the attention of college coaches during this year's installment of the event.
Throughout the weekend, we stopped by and watched some 15U hoops, and these were some of the names we left Louisville having been impressed by.
We have been witness to the early chapters of a prospect that has a chance to develop into something greater down the line. Iso Joe’s Jordan Harris has the look, the aura of a player that we’ll be talking about for years to come. He plays an assertive style around the basket and has enough perimeter game to be a mismatch at this level. Of course—as is the case with all young players—Harris has plenty of room to grow both physically and in terms of his overall game, but what we’ve seen out of him for the last two weeks has us excited about his future.
It’s hard to not be excited about Jamarie Anthony’s future as a prospect. At a young age, he has a solid foundational frame that should keep growing and rounding into form during the years ahead. His athleticism is what smacks you in the face. Anthony can make some loud plays on both ends of the floor. Huge, crowd-pleasing dunks on one end or blocks on the other, he’s a two-way player that brings plenty of entertainment to a crowd when he’s on the floor.
Harrison looks like he’s next up out of the Norcross Heat program. The 6-foot-4 guard/wing impressed on multiple occasions. At times, it was his 3-point shot that caught my attention. Harrison can get hot from deep and create separation in a game with his jumper. At other times, it was his willingness to get down in the paint and rebound that impressed. Harrison battled and secured some timely boards in games. I’m sure we’ll be seeing plenty more from him in the future.
Well, the Monarchs from Mississauga will not be seeing a talent shortage any time soon. Their 2026 group has some future prospects to keep an eye out for. One of them is Tim Al-Amini. He’s a speedy, athletic guard. His movements were eye-catching during a Sunday viewing. Garrett Tucker and I were both left excited about his potential during a 24-point outburst. It was a game that placed him firmly on our radars. Al-Amini attacks the basket full speed and soars for layups. In transition, he’s a blur while still being able to use creative dribbles to shake his man at full speed. - Josh Tec
This young point guard looks like he has a bright future ahead of him in the TNBA South program. He plays with good pace and control. He has a pretty mature feel for how to run a game considering how young he is. Efford has a shifty handle and can get to his spots well and put points on the board in a hurry. While he scores the ball well, Efford’s best asset from what I saw was his ability to run the team’s offense. He caught our staff’s attention multiple times throughout the weekend, and it looks like that’s a statement we’ll be able to replicate for years to come. - Josh Tec
If you’re looking for production, look no further than Trell Knight. The 6-foot-4 forward is a workhorse on the floor — just take a look at some of his stat-lines. I saw him end the weekend with an 18-point, 11-rebound game in a win and that’s exactly what he did all weekend. He averaged a double-double during the Grassroots Showcase, and then he was a menace on the defensive end of the floor, too. Built like a linebacker, Knight was able to guard bigger players while also keeping guards in front of him. He was a monster all weekend long. - Garrett Tucker
The Monarchs are high on their young wing Rico Reat, and it’s easy to see what has them brimming. He has plenty of potential. He’s a long wing with a knack for making timely plays. Reat is an impactful defender who utilizes his length well on that end. He’s a deflections machine and can lock up multiple positions. Of course, he’s probably not done growing and will add both muscle and height to his frame. We’re just seeing the beginning of a prospect with a high-ceiling. - Josh Tec
Cox was one of the key pieces for the OTP National 15U bunch in Louisville. With a high basketball IQ and the ability to shoot with range, he kept opposing defenses on their toes. When he wasn’t draining three-pointers, the freshman was making the correct play with the ball in his hands and creating opportunities for others. With a strong skill-set and his ability to shoot the basketball, Cox is one to keep an eye on going forward. - Garrett Tucker
