The first annual MakePlayz Breakout Classic went down on Saturday in Richmond, Virginia and brought in some of the best talent from within the state, along with those form the DMV and North Carolina. While there were a lot of known ballplayers like Aamir Simms and Ejike Obinna, a few committed recruits like Demonte Buckingham and Bruce Moore, and others unknowns that made headways like Ben Stanley and Kris Monroe, the day couldn’t have been much better in finding the best of the best out of the Mid-Atlantic. Highlighting the top upperclassmen performers include Devante Carter, Jeremy Sheppard, Jahlil Jenkins, Eddie Scott, and Aamir Simms.

Devante Carter, PG, Woodside High School, 2016: Now back in his original 2016 class, Carter displayed the immense upside and production that he is capable of at the lead guard spot. With great size for his position and quality vision off the bounce, Carter has a great first step on the blow-by but also has the physique to keep his line en route to the cup. His jumper has always been a hold-up with him, yet he showcased  a good looking outside shot in Richmond, and while he could take a year to prep and opt into the 2017 class, program such as Mississippi State, Old Dominion, and The Citadel have shown interest in his talents, according to the Woodside High product.

Jeremy Sheppard, CG, John Marshall High School, 2016: Before he made things official by committing to Central Florida a day later, Sheppard was showing off in his hometown on Saturday. The 5-foot-11 guard has seen questions about what spot he is best suited for at the next level but he has always prided himself on his toughness and most of all, his shot-making skills. However, the John Marshall standout displayed great vision and passing skills off the perimeter, showing that he can turn into a lead guard down the road who can pass it and score it appropriately. The Knights landed themselves a quality standout this fall and should lean on him immediately next season for his pristine perimeter jumper, of which he can hit contested and even a few feet behind the 3-point arc.

Jahlil Jenkins, PG, Virginia Academy, 2017: Continuing to add muscle to his frame, Jahlil Jenkins has used his new and improved physiqye in handling contact appropriately off the deck and scoring the ball at the basket. The Virginia Academy transfer will team up with Ejike Obinna this winter and pair nicely as a killer pick-and-roll combo. Jenkins is one of the better distributors around where his feel is off the charts and he tends to make all the proper reads with the ball off the bounce. While he does have to solidify his outside jump shot, it is quite difficult to contain the heady junior guard, making for him to be a quality college prospect and target over these next two years.

Eddie Scott, SF, Gonzaga College High School, 2017: A product out of the famed Gonzaga College High School program, the 6-foot-5 wing brings great production to the floor and upside at the next level. He elevates and hits from off the catch from deep and doesn’t have too bad of handles on the breakdown and go. With the size and length already evident and the body to fill out even further, the DMV recruit is capable of being a multi-positional defender down the road. Consistency is a must with Scott but after having a solid day in the 804 on Saturday, the Gonzaga High product looks to be having his game headed in the right direction.

 Aamir Simms, PF, Blue Ridge School, 2017: Primed and ready to breakout as a top-100 recruit in the 2017 class, the high-motor and intellectual forward can be used in various spots on the floor. In Richmond, the big man showed off just how versatile he is on the floor as he led the break and made the proper pass within the numbers game, scored the ball on stepback jumpers out to beyond the arc, and played the high-post and made the proper play with it after the entry catch. Throw in his innate strength and rebounding skills and what you have is an immediate glue, energy giver for the highest level and someone who can develop into a broad contributor and producer following his first year on a college campus.