Posts by Tony Bruton
Bruton’s Standouts – Class of 2029
Trace Adcock | 5’7” PG Georgia Generals 2029 (Featured Photo) This young point guard is an uber-confident scoring machine. He’s one of the first players I’ve seen that isn’t afraid to pull a shot from near the half-court line. Teams realized early on that he’s an absolute marksman from deep range. However, he’s also a…
Read MoreAll-Star Weekend Prime Performers (Part 4)
BOYS Galen Roberts | David T. Howard | Fulton | 2027 Roberts was impressive. His size, length and fluidity as an 8th grader make him a tough assignment on both ends of the floor. He showed that he can do everything on the floor as a multi-positional threat. Daniel Harper | David T. Howard |…
Read MoreBruton’s Elite 60 Freshman Standouts pt. 2
Kamari Brown | 6’1” CG (GA) Grayson High School – 2026 (pictured above) Brown was very impressive as a primary ball-handler. He’s got a wide variety of crossovers, hesitations and spin moves. It appears that he’s already an above average shot maker from multiple spots on the floor. If his body continues to develop, it’s…
Read MoreBruton’s Elite 60 Freshman Standouts pt. 1
NGSHoops hosted the first “Elite 60 Freshman Showcase” this past weekend at Discovery High School in Lawrenceville, Georgia. I detailed a few prospects that I was able to see emerging from the pack. Maddox Melancon | 6’4” SG (GA) Eagles Landing High School – 2026 (pictured above) Maddox was arguably the most physically imposing guard…
Read MoreELITE60 Showcase (Middle School)
NGSHoops hosted the Inaugural “Elite 60 Showcase” this past weekend at Summerour Middle School in Norcross, Georgia. Prospects from North Carolina, South Carolina, Louisiana, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi were in attendance and competed at a high level. I detailed a few prospects that I was able to see emerging from the pack. August…
Read MoreBruton’s Summer Slam Standouts
Norcross, GA – Summer Slam was the final event of the summer for NGS Hoops. It’s been a great travel ball season overall and the talent present for this final event was strong. Below, I’ve detailed some standouts that I got a chance to watch in the middle school division. Daejon Morgan – 5’9” W…
Read MoreShowcase of Champions: Bruton’s Middle School Standouts
Showcase of Champions 2022: Bruton’s Standouts Cumming, GA – NGSHoops.com recently held the Kenny Smith Showcase of Champions. Several young prospects introduced themselves to the world as players to watch over the years. In this article, I decided to discuss some of the up and coming talent that I got a chance to see for…
Read MoreShowcase of Champions: Bruton’s 2029 Standouts
Showcase of Champions 2022: Bruton’s Standouts Cumming, GA – NGSHoops.com recently held the Kenny Smith Showcase of Champions. Several young prospects introduced themselves to the world as players to watch over the years. In this article, I decided to discuss some of the up and coming talent in the class of 2029 that I got…
Read MoreTarris Bouie I Eat Academy 2026
Tarris Bouie I 6’3 G I Charlotte, NCEvent: Kenny Smith’s Showcase of Champions June 24-26, 2022 Tarris had stretches of dominance on both ends of the floor that impressed everyone in attendance. Once he gets goings from the outside, he becomes incredibly difficult to contain. He has outstanding length and the ability to create off…
Read MoreRashund Washington Jr. I Ice Atlanta 2025
Rashund Washington Jr. I 6’3 G I Dublin, GAEvent: Kenny Smith’s Showcase of Champions June 24-26, 2022 This young PG (14 years old) out of Dublin, GA was very impressive. He’s got a high motor, rebounds the ball exceptionally well for a guard, pushes the ball ahead with a great lead pass and he tries…
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