🏀 2025 NextGen Preview Notes – D'Marcus Simonds
Aiden Goode - MVP
Aiden Goode is a High IQ Point guard that plays with an unusual amount of poise for his age. The lefty has a crafty handle that allows him to get to his spots and create plays for himself or others. He is a microwave that makes plays in bunches on both sides of the ball. He was able to slice up defenses with his slash and pass abilities and showed great decision making for a young guard. The jump shot is still streaky as to be expected from a young player, but he’s definitely a prospect to keep an eye on. - D’Marcus Simonds
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High level passing |
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Crafty Handle and Good Change of Pace |
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Mymphis Dixon - 1st Team
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Mymphis Dixon was definitely one of the more intriguing prospects from the Hoopseen NEXT Preview. The wiry framed wing was able to score from anywhere on the floor. He has an array of one on one moves and gets to his spots with ease. At times, he struggles to finish inside. Defensively, he was able to guard any position on the floor and proved to be a good shot blocker at the rim. He was able to rebound at a high level and was very effective when starting the break. - D’Marcus Simonds
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Transition Scoring |
Vision |
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Versatile Defender |
Shot Selection |
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Offensive Rebounds |
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Aiden Mitchell - 1st Team
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Aiden Mitchell is a physical guard that can affect the game from both sides of the ball. He took advantage of all of the opportunities he got offensively. He proved to be a good catch and shoot option and consistently finished through contact at the rim. He attacked close outs relentlessly and made the defense pay all day. Defensively, he was able to accumulate a nice number of steals and was a menace on the ball. Aiden’s ball handling could use some improvement, but as he gets older that is sure to improve. - D’Marcus Simonds
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Shooting |
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Slash and Pass |
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Sawyer Finley - 1st Team
Finley is a long forward that can affect the game in many different ways. He played with a high motor all day and consistently beat the defense down the floor whether he pushed the pace off the dribble or ran the floor looking for a finish. He was a solid on ball defender causing turnovers that led to points on the other end. Finley works relentlessly on the glass and gains his team a lot of extra possessions. He showed pretty good touch knocking down jumpers from mid-range and deep. - D’Marcus Simonds
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Rebounding |
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Finishing |
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Corey Wallace - 1st Team
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Wallace won over the coaches with his approach to the game. Immediately people are able to notice how focused this kid is. He is extremely coachable and is a player that gets involved in each play that is made. The combo guard filled up the stat sheet all day while leading his team to a championship finish. He flashed moments of high level passing and defending while still being able to knock down jump shots and finish consistently at the rim. - D’Marcus Simonds
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Vision |
Creating Space off the Dribble |
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All-Around Player |
Gives Up Space Inside |
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Motor |
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Kennedi Robinson - 1st Team
Mr. Robinson was a problem from the moment the balls were rolled out. He was the fastest player in the gym, and it showed with his aggressive attacks to the basket. He was able to slither through defenses with his lightning fast handle and showed off multiple different finishes inside. He is a solid passer while possessing good vision and is more than willing to be a playmaker for others. His jump shot is streaky, so he relies on his slashing abilities to score the ball. If Kennedi puts a jump shot in with his other tools, he will be a force. - D’Marcus Simonds
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Slashing |
Shooting |
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Athleticism |
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High IQ |
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Braden Maloney
The Warner Robins native showed off a high IQ at the Hoop Seen NEXT Preview. He was consistently in the right places to make plays. He is a very good passer that can also stretch the defense with his catch and shoot ability. He was willing to be the glue for his team affecting the game offensively and defensively. Maloney communicated well and displayed great defensive skills both on the ball and in help side. He proved to be one of the more poised players in the group throughout the day. - D’Marcus Simonds
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Shooting |
Interior Defense |
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Passing |
Rebounding |
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Poise |
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Stephen Weed
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Stephen showed he can make plays from different areas on the floor all day. Weed is a patient wing that lets the game come to him. He waits for his opportunities and doesn’t disappoint when it arrives. He is a good shooter that finishes well inside. He also showed off some good defensive instincts and solid rebounding skills throughout the day. He has great size and is a sneaky athlete. His guard skills need to improve, but he still found ways to impact the games while helping his team secure a championship. - D’Marcus SimondsÂ
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Rebounding |
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Patience |
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Tristian Patton
Patton proved to be one of the more confident shooters throughout the day. He hunted mid-range looks all day, but he can step out and knock down the open three as well. At times, he took poor shots which will improve with decision making. Tristian needs to develop more physicality. He is very talented offensively, and if his motor catches up with his other tools, he will be an exciting prospect to follow. - D’Marcus Simonds
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Mid Range Shooting |
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On Ball Defense |
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Patrick McClain
McClain was one of the better catch and shoot threats on the floor all day. He moved well without the ball while hunting an opportunity for a good look from mid-range or three. He showed a solid ability to pass on the break and made the right passes time and time again. He has great shooting mechanics and can not be left open. His footwork and guard skills are still developing,  but he still seeks ways to make a difference through his IQ and motor. - D’Marcus Simonds
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Catch and Shoot |
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Passing |
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