Eric Hampford:
Future150 GM / Senior National Analyst. Covering high and middle school basketball.
Cartersville, GA (Future150) -- While the majority of the attention at the Under Armour Finals was on prospects in the 2017 & 2018 classes, several 2020's showed out as well. It's never too early to see which young prospects are on the horizon of the hoops world, and below are a few that we identified afte watching them play up in age groups this week.
Jordan Toles, 2020 G, Baltimore United: The 6'2" combo guard is a physical and explosive prospect. While he didn't start on Baltimore United's 15U group, when he took the floor for them, he made an immediate impact with his aggressive offensive demeanor. Look for him to make an immediate impact at the high school level, as he's been identified as an elite prospect in his class right now.
Nico Mannion, 2020 G, Earl Watson Elite: The 6'1" combo guard has a ton of upside to his game, but at this moment, he's no slouch either. He is gifted with insticts and excellent feel for the game, which I'm sure can be attributed to his NBA father Pace Mannion. Expect rapid growth going forward with his game.
Naseem Khaalid, 2020 PG, Showtime Ballers: Maybe the most impressive 2020 prospect from the weekend, the Florida prospect played 17U and more than held his own. He has phenomenal court vision and finishing ability, and also shows excellent hands on the defensive end. Expect him to be an immediate contributor at the high school level.
Robby Beasley, 2020 SG, Splash City: The best shooter we witnessed was the California native. Not only did he stand out on a powerful Splash City squad, but he just turned 14 years old a few days ago, so he's got ample room for growth. As his playmaking improves, he could become a very dangerous combo guard.
Isaiah LeBlanc, 2020 PG, God First Crusaders: A smart and polished lead guard, the Texas prospect knows how to score when necessary, but also understands that keeping his teammates happy is the key to winning. He's very unselfish with the basketball in his hands, but knows when to take over for his team.
Anthony Thomas, 2020 SF, Baltimore United: There's no shortage of upside in the 6'6" wing. Right now, he's best in transition and when finishing around the rim, but the coordination, footwork and hands all scream future wing! As his jump shot begins to improve, he's going to become a highly-touted prospect in his class.
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