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Ace Bailey
Conclusion: 2025 draft’s best shotmaker
In Portland, no prospect scored goals with as ease as Ace Bailey. Throughout the week, between scrimmages, workouts, and Saturday night’s game against the World, pro-caliber shotmaking was demonstrated.
Easy space creation, boundless range, and self-assurance may be both a boon and a bane. Although he struggles to control his impulses and settle, Bailey is not invincible. He converted a step-back three, a movement three, and two pull-ups against the World. And on Thursday against the Portland Generals, it was the same thing.
He did a good job of adjusting to more off-ball repetitions, appearing shot-ready and positioning his feet for backdoor cuts or catch-and-shoot chances.
Going forward, Bailey’s tough-jumper diet might be the only thing preventing him from finishing behind Cooper Flagg in second place on the boards. But with a big-wing shotmaker like Brandon Miller, any team may see upside as well as safety.
Carter Bryant
Conclusions: Appears to be comparable to the athletes chosen for the Nike Hoop Summit
Carter Bryant made an appearance and an impression for the Portland Generals during Nike Hoop Summit week, even though he was left off of the USA roster.
He took advantage of the chance to play against the Americans and the World Team in front of numerous NBA executives and scouts. He had the appearance of a guy who would typically be on the team for the game on Saturday night, standing at 6’8″. He was athletic enough to finish baskets with ease and had the self-assurance to make three-pointers and fadeaway jump shots.
In games against a few predicted top-10 picks, Bryant’s body type, mobility, and perimeter ability screamed pro, even though there were a few unavoidable forced shots.
Although scouts will want to see him continue to hone his handle and decision-making, he will appear like an NBA player the moment he steps onto the Arizona court next season.
Ulrich Chomche
Conclusion: Clear potential, clear project
This week, scouts focused particularly on Ulrich Chomche, the sole participant qualified for the 2024 selection who was present at the event.
Compared to Saturday night’s game, drills and scrimmages provided us with a better view of his skill set. In addition to being physically and athletically remarkable, he also appeared at ease making three-pointers, occasionally made great passes, and demonstrated patience and touch scoring near the hoop.
Regardless of how accurate the 6’11½” size and 7’4″ wingspan listings were (the stats were changed/updated mid-week), there is a lot to admire about Chomche’s defensive upside. But what can really make him stand out is his ability to find teammates, stretch the floor, and score close to the basket.
Still, he had a lackluster offensive game, primarily playing a supporting role and displaying no reliable scoring ability to secure NBA playing time the next season. If he chose to enter the draft this year, he would probably play in the G League or on the bench for the majority of the following season.
The likelihood that Chomche will declare as opposed to attending college or moving abroad is as uncertain as it was earlier in the week.
AJ Dybantsa
Get established as the clear favorite going into the 2026 draft.
AJ Dybantsa, 17, one of the youngest prospects at the Nike Hoop Summit, was playing like a pro all week thanks to his NBA wing size, fluid shotmaking, and efficient, controlled cutting.
Against the Portland Generals, he had a stretch to start the scrimmage where he made five baskets from three levels in a short period of time. He then went on to score 21 points on Saturday night against the Americans, displaying his ability to pull up, attack the hoop with strength, and take big strides on the wide floor. In addition, he provided a few outstanding assists that demonstrated his underappreciated passing ability.
Throughout the week, scouts were impressed by his maturity, professionalism, and coachability, and he received acclaim for his intangibles. At this moment, he has eclipsed Cam Boozer as the 2026 draft’s face.
VJ Edgecombe
Lessons learned: exceptional athleticism, evident Tier-2 potential behind Tier-1 Cooper Flagg
During a brief period on Thursday during the scrimmage, VJ Edgecombe scored 10 points on two three-pointers and two dunks without having to dribble. A difficult lob pass that he collected with his left before placing his right on it to secure the alley-oop conversion was one of those finishers.
Even though he is a streaky shooter for an 18-year-old, his bounces provide advantages and easier-basket opportunities, and his jumper has a very credible level of confidence and skill.
Edgecombe struggled from beyond the arc and only managed to score 17 points on 19 attempts on Saturday.
With his ability to catch fire around the perimeter, fly in the open floor, and finish in a variety of ways, he possesses a powerful and explosive offensive style. His ability to distribute and work off the dribble has begun to improve, which might make him a more versatile guard and less likely to play ineffectively when his jumper isn’t dropping.
In any case, it appears certain that he will be placed in a tier alongside the best 2025 prospects who aren’t Cooper Flagg.
Cooper Flagg
Conclusions: Clearly the best prospect not in the NBA
Throughout the week, Cooper Flagg’s characteristically high levels of activity and intensity were on exhibit.
Flagg, who shared the court with Dylan Harper, didn’t play with the ball as much as he has at Montverde this year. However, that had no bearing on his output or influence. With 19 points and 11 rebounds on Saturday night, he led USA and impressed evaluators with his combination of better motor, shotmaking, and athleticism.
Against the World Team, he made five jumpers, some of which were challenging mid-range jumpers requiring a high release. His lone three-pointer came after a pick-and-roll ball handling pull-up, which is concerning for a 6’9″ forward who is more renowned for his playmaking and defense than for his ability to score on his own.
Despite these encouraging outcomes, Flagg is still a developing shot developer and shooter. However, because of his comfort level in finding opportunities through movement, effort, and leaping, as well as his high passing IQ, outstanding defense, and mentality that puts making the proper plays ahead of accumulating stats, his game continues to be highly adaptable.
Dylan Harper
Conclusion: Dylan Harper might rank second in 2025.
Dylan Harper took over Thursday’s scrimmage when it became tight after two quarters. He got to whatever area he wanted and chose the ideal moments to alter direction, accelerate, or Euro-step.
With such a clear feel for the facilitator role, he set the table and created high-percentage chances for teammates against the Portland Generals, showing complete authority.
Harper still had an impressive game against the World on Saturday night (14 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists) despite missing a few mid-range shots and finishes. He did this by changing up his pace, assisting instincts, cutting, and getting better at shooting.
At 6’5″, Harper offers positional size, rim pressure, and playmaking IQ. While other prospects like future teammate Ace Bailey and VJ Edgecombe possess athleticism that traditionally hints at more upside, it’s becoming more evident in the NBA that upside for a ball-handler doesn’t require blazing speed or explosive leaping.
Harper’s ability to control a game, whether it’s by taking it over as a scorer or quarterbacking an offense, could allow him to make a different level/type of impact compared to the class’ big-time shotmakers. Despite this significant development, Harper’s shot looks even better.
Nolan Traore
Conclusion: 2025 will see a lot of point guards selected.
After finishing the week with an 18-point, four-assist performance against the Americans, Nolan Traore emerged victorious.
Even at the age of seventeen, he was clearly intelligent and poised, always choosing the ideal areas to penetrate, maneuver, pass, or pull up for a jumper. Before Saturday night’s game, he had unimpressive athletic pop and three-point percentages (around the globe), but he put up some impressive tough finishes and two confident three-pointers.
For a guard his age, Traore seems incredibly well-rounded due to his feel, passing, and three-level scoring ability.
Over the next year, his shooting progress will be keenly watched, but his skill set and intangibles appear sharp, and his eye test is still positive. Without a doubt, Traore will rank among the best point guards available for the NBA draft in 2025.