2026 Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions: 17U Top Performers, Part II
SUWANEE, GA – The historic Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions returned for its latest rendition over the weekend inside the friendly confines of Suwanee Sports Academy. Like any other year, the event showcased some of the premiere talent in the South.
We’ve got plenty to get into from the weekend so we’ll get our post content rolling with the top performers from the 17U division. Without further adieu, here’s our second batch of top performers from the 2026 Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions…
Evan Blessett, 2026 PG, Hoop Savannah: Blessett was one of the more entertaining and flashy players we saw over the weekend. The 6-foot available senior is a knockdown shooter with some sneaky athleticism and quality feel for the game. He creates space well and understands how to score the ball efficiently. Blessett mixed things up by scoring from the perimeter or off the bounce, but, nevertheless, his ability to stretch the floor and make tough shots stands out. - Mekhi McKinney
Kobi Jackson, 2027 PG, Redline UA Rise: Jackson is no stranger to the HoopSeen staff, and, as usual, he was up to his old tricks at Gibbons. The shifty lefty was one of the most difficult ball-handlers to stay in front of over the weekend with his deceiving speed and crafty play. Jackson plays with pace and has deep range, allowing him to score from all over the floor. The Nashville, Tennessee native made several ‘wow’ finishes down the stretch of games on Saturday and Sunday that impressed onlookers. - Garrett Tucker
Josiah Hanna, 2027 SG, SKG: Hanna put together a quality weekend on both ends of the floor for SKG and landed his name on several of our staff members’ top performers list. The lengthy 6-foot-3 guard got to his spots on the floor consistently and effectively, highlighted by several mid-range jumpers over defenders. Hanna’s smooth play and demeanor left many coaches impressed following the event. He continues to produce when given opportunities and is a name to know as the spring evaluation period approaches. - Mekhi McKinney
Ethan Taylor, 2026 F, Dor5Elite: There are guys that set the tone and then there’s Ethan Taylor. The unsigned senior brought the intensity and was the engine for his Miami Dor5 squad from start to finish over the weekend. His blue-collar play was one of the reasons why Dor5 went 3-1 on the weekend. Taylor was a mismatch issue on offense with his ability to play inside and out. Despite being a “tweener,” the hard-nosed forward was a constant double-threat with his knack for getting rebounds and loose balls. Needless to say, Taylor made winning plays for his team all weekend long. - Garrett Tucker
Henry Dickert, 2027 F, Atlanta All Stars: The Atlanta All-Stars have a team full of talented and recruitable kids, but I kept circling back to Dickert following each viewing. A long, lanky 6-foot-7 combo forward, Dickert is more than capable of stretching the floor and making shots. But he’s also got some nice speed and agility, so he’s a tough defensive assignment for bigger bigs and forwards. There’s a ton of versatility and skill here, so there’s a lot to like. Dickert also sports a 33 on the ACT and two parents that attended Ivy League schools. I would expect a variety of high academic institutions to recruit him this summer. - Garrett Tucker
Jordan Myles, 2027 F, P7 Elite: Myles wasted no time making himself the center of attention on Friday as he was a highlight reel with his mixture of athleticism and above-the-rim plays. Capable of playing the 3 or the 4, Myles makes impacts on both ends of the floor. He brings defensive versatility and can legitimately guard the 1-5 at any point during games. On offense, Myles excels attacking in straight lines, rebounding, and making hustle plays. He also showed off his soft touch with some smooth pick-and pop-scenarios. - Mekhi McKinney
