Left to right: Tiffany Moore, Jordin Lee, Sade Mathes, Naiomi Roland, Camp Director Jason Key, Geralynn Byers-Veal, Brooklyn Henderson, Makenzie Jackson, Harper Winter.
This Event Had Quality Talent In Volume!
October 29, 2026
Held Saturday, October 17, 2026, at MAC Sports in Lewisville, Texas (not far from DFW Airport), the 2026 Best of the Best Futures Elite (sixth year) presented by Jason Key and Full Throttle Basketball, and sponsored by MOVE insoles, saw 126 talented players from the classes of (mostly) 2029, 2030 and (a few) 2031 participate in an action-filled camp. Matters started before 9am and finished after 6pm with the only significant break being an hour for lunch during which there was a panel discussion. While the event centered on 3x3 play, there were also 1v1, plus 3pt and free throw competitions that kept players well occupied.
A bit on 3x3 value and rules in force at event
One benefit of 3x3 is it allows more space and rewards players who can use it to attack the rim or work hard to get open on perimeter. Fouling is generally more discouraged in 3x3 than in 5x5 as free throws (2) count as much as a ‘made’ basket (one point).
Teams of three generally with one sub
Time of game: 10 minutes running or first team to reach 21 if under 10 minutes
1 point for a basket
2 points for a three-pointer
Fouls on the floor before the 10th are just “possession retained” up top. On the 10th foul and after, it would be two free throws.
Two foul shots are awarded for being fouled in the act of shooting whether inside or beyond the arc.
Left to right: Camp staffer Charles Stoker, Audrey Walker, Lucia Mayorquin, Sade Mathes, Ellie Delahoz, Camp Director Jason Key.
Outstanding talent
Barring injury, all but a few of the players in the camp will be Division 1 prospects at some level. Most of those below will get offers either from a Power 4 program or a conference considered just below that level. A lot will depend on how much more these young prospects may grow, fill out physically and of course, improve their skills.
Some players start slowly and blossom later while others are advanced compared to their peers in middle school but do not progress and are later passed by others. One saying might be “better now” vs the competition or “better later,” meaning a higher-level long-term prospect, who may not be that advanced at a middle school or high school age. Online scouting service ratings are largely tied to “upside” or more formally ‘college potential.’
Best of the Best 2026 1v1 Finalists: L-R Champion Makenzie Jackson and Finalist Jillian Sanderson.
Players are listed alphabetically within class with listed height and position (a bit less defined in 3x3). In parenthesis is school with state location [club info for 2031 players]. Comments are brief on most players as a lot were seen only for a short period of time (be it perhaps more than once at the camp). From a college viewpoint, these are players you may wish to track and decide if they can contribute to your program. Most listed below will probably be Power 4 recruits or just below that level. And ‘yes,’ with shortage of time, there were quality players present that are not discussed below!
2029
Izze Austin, 5-8, guard (Minnetonka High School, Minnesota)
Active on offense moving well without the ball; showed a nice spin move on attack; won camp 3-point shooting contest.
Evelyn Borcherding, 6-6, center (Memorial High School, Wisconsin)
Mobile lefty with rim protection talent; offensive skills still developing.
Peyton Braggs, 5-11, wing (Grind Prep Academy, Oklahoma)
Athletic; showed ability to shoot the three and attack the rim.
Brooklyn Brown, 5-8, point guard (Bishop Ireton High School, Virginia)
Physical lead guard looking to attack but also showed perimeter stroke.
Geralynn Byers-Veal, 6-2, small forward (Westlake High School, Texas)
Having seen her before, she has filled out a bit; now becoming more offensively assertive (driving and adding shooting range) preferring to operate out of baseline area; member of camp all-star eight.
Olivia Dann, 6-1, forward (Lake Belton High School, Texas)
Tall, mobile driver with that as first scoring option compared to perimeter stroke which is still developing.
Ella David, 5-11, guard (Oconee County High School, Georgia)
Heady player; moves without the ball; can shoot the three.
Brielle Denkmann, 6-0, guard (Wayzata High School, Minnesota)
Active mover on offense; hunts shots; can finish versus contact.
Daylin Douglas, 5-10, guard (Incarnate Word Academy, Missouri)
Best of the Best 2026 Three-point Shooting Contest Champion Izze Austin with Camp Director Jason Key (left) and Camp Staffer Charles Stoker.
Showed impressive offensive package of driving, perimeter stoke, passing; poise.
Brooklyn Henderson, 5-10, guard (Midwest City High School, Oklahoma)
Strong driver but also a threat from the perimeter; member of camp all-star eight.
Celeste Jackson, 6-0, forward (Stony Point High School, Texas)
Above average athlete with ‘ups’; active on defense.
Makenzie Jackson, 6-2, forward (Cypress Springs High School, Texas)
Quality well-built athlete; can attack basket with power and score at midrange; three-point stroke still developing; camp 1v1 champion; member of camp all-star eight; camp MVP for 2029.
Tenley Levin, 6-0, wing (Solon Community High School, Iowa)
Decent all-around skills with good size.
Sade Mathes, 6-0, forward (Wylie High School, Texas)
Athletic lefty with three-point range and willingness to attack the rim; hit the glass for offensive
rebounds; on camp 3x3 championship team; member of camp all-star eight.
Lucia Mayorquin, 6-0, wing (Bellevue High School, Washington)
Looked to drive to score; converted at foul fine; on camp 3x3 championship team.
Angelina Medlock, 5-10, wing (Grace Prep Academy, Texas)
Medium build with quickness in attacking rim; range still developing.
Payton Merkel. 5-9, point guard (Gruver High School, Texas)
Has decent stroke and feel for game; willing to attack rim.
Savayah Mitchell, 5-8, guard (Pike High School, Indiana)
Above average athlete; strong to the rim knowing when to attack.
Laila Rousell, 6-4, forward (Westlake High School, Louisiana)
Lanky athlete with great size and motor; skills still developing.
Jillian Sanderson, 5-10, guard (Penn High School, Indiana)
Willing to be physical; attacks the rim strongly; camp 1v1 runner-up.
Savannah Wilson, 5-9, wing (Pieper High School, Texas)
Above average athlete who can hit the three.
Best of the Best 2026 Free Throw Contest finalists (L-R Finalist Callie James and Champion Harper Winter).
Harper Winter, 5-10, point guard (Blue Valley North High School, Kansas)
Well-skilled with high basketball IQ; made 16 in a row to become camp foul shooting champion; member of camp all-star eight.
Kyleigh Worsham, 6-3, center (William Fleming High School, Virginia)
Strongly built low-post willing to bang and be hit; hands appeared good but offensive skills still developing.
2030
Khloe Abdullah, 5-6, point guard (Westmoore High School, Oklahoma)
Medium build; showed good quickness in attacking rim.
Trinity Boyd, 5-10, guard (Grace Prep Academy, Texas)
Multi-skilled athlete with scoring versatility; member of camp all-star eight.
Leah Brooks, 6-0, power forward (Booker T. Washington High School, Florida)
Strongly built; showed decent finishing in lower key.
Braelyn Castille, 6-2, power forward/center (Thompson High School, Alabama)
Well-built with good hands scoring in lower key.
London Chaney, 5-10, wing, (McAdory High School, Alabama)
Lanky build with above average athleticism; looks to attack rim.
Sevyn Cotton, 6-3, power forward (Richland High School, Texas)
Solidly built, mobile low post with good hands.
Chloe-Madison Davis, 5-5, point guard (Lake Dallas High School, Texas)
Crafty point guard with high basketball IQ; can get to the rim and shoot the three.
Ellie Delahoz, 5-7, guard (THESA, Texas)
Medium build; showed some successful driving ability, on camp 3x3 championship team.
Destiny Ellis, 6-2, forward (Plano Senior High School, Texas)
Quality athlete with size; can hit the three.
Aryelle Franklin, 6-2, forward (Dynamic Prep, Texas)
Quality athlete with size; showed spin move and good body control when attacking rim.
Kennedi Harris, 6-4, power forward (Veterans High School, Georgia)
High-quality athlete; lot of tools; still working to figure it all out.
Angellina Huang, 5-11, guard (St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, Texas)
Showed a nice perimeter stroke making shots.
Callie James, 5-9, guard (Florida State University High School, Florida)
Plays hard; decent perimeter skills and deadly foul shooter, making 15 in a row to finish second in camp foul shooting contest.
Jordin Lee, 5-8, guard (Fort Bend Elkins High School, Texas)
Showed above average poise and perimeter stroke; above average defender; member of camp all-star eight.
Danita Mabry, 5-11, guard (Wagner High School, Texas)
Lefty with smooth stroke and attacking ability.
Tiffany Moore, 6-6, center (South Garner High School, North Carolina)
Well-built rim protector with good hands and decent mobility for height; member of camp all-star eight.
Zara Mopa, 6-1, forward (Campbell High School, Georgia)
Leanly built athlete; smooth in attacking rim.
Nkenna Nwokoro, 6-4, power forward (Archer High School, Georgia)
High-quality athlete with good hands and rim protection ability; range appears to be improving from when seen during the summer.
Alexia Oaks, 5-6, point guard (A&M Consolidated High School, Texas)
Showed above average basketball IQ and handles with scoring skills developing.
Naiomi Roland, 6-1, forward (Caldwell Academy, North Carolina)
High-quality athlete with good motor; showed three-level scoring; member of camp all-star eight; camp MVP for 2030.
Alexis Travnicek, 6-4, center (Incarnate Word Academy, Missouri)
Mobile with good offensive skills scoring in traffic in lower paint; above average passer for post player.
Adielle Uduaghan, 6-1, forward (Princess Anne High School, Virginia)
Athletic with good motor; attacks rim well with perimeter stroke still developing.
Gwyneth Wayland, 5-11, wing (St. James Academy Catholic High School, Kansas)
Showed nice variety of attacking moves; perimeter stroke still developing.
Izabella Weathersby, 5-8, guard (Lancaster High School, Texas)
Strongly built guard active at both ends.
2031
Avery Current, 5-7, guard, (Straus Middle School, San Antonio, Texas [club – Player First Basketball])
Strong driver with other skills developing.
Kadence Flemings, 5-11, wing (Texas [club – Player First Basketball])
Athletic; well-built for age; has ‘ups’; showed nice spin move and stroke; advanced for age.
Alaya Hodges, 6-4, center (Melissa High School, Texas [club – AB Elite 2031])
Strongly built with good hands; showed ability to step out and hit the three.
Ava Nickleberry, 6-2, power forward/center (Danny Jones Middle School, Duncanville, Texas [club – ProSkills Dallas])
Strongly built, mobile post player with good hands; skills still developing.
Addy Neal, 5-7, guard (Ramay Junior High School, Fayetteville, Arkansas [club – Arkansas Lady Hawks])
Lean athlete with skills developing.
Kynlee Swain, 6-1, wing (Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School, Georgia [club – Team Elite Hubbard])
Moves well; perimeter mentality with advanced basketball IQ for age.
Audrey Walker, 5-6, point guard (Hudson Bend Middle School, Austin, Texas [club -Cyfair Elite])
Strong driver, understanding on court appeared advanced for age, on camp 3x3 championship team.