The talent kept coming throughout the TPT Central Texas Exposure Camp. Shooters stretched defenses, aggressive guards consistently attacked the paint, and physical frontcourt players controlled the glass. Here’s our breakdown of some of the prospects who stood out.
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Dwayne Cubit — No. 24
2032 | 5’4” | Guard
Cubit established himself as a high-level shooter early in live play. He plays confidently, makes smart decisions off two feet, and moves effectively without the ball. When initiating the offense, he also displayed a tight handle and the ability to create opportunities with the ball in his hands.
Joshua Martinez — No. 115
2032 | 5’5” | Guard
Martinez is a quick, aggressive guard who keeps the ball on a string. He consistently attacked the paint, used craft around the basket, and created opportunities for his teammates. He was also a pest defensively and used an effective jab step to get defenders off balance and reach his spots.
Carter Forbes — No. 291
2032 | 5’5” | Guard
Forbes was one of the most impressive shooters in the gym. He connected off the catch and the dribble, including a stretch in which he made five consecutive shots despite tight defensive pressure. Forbes also created for his teammates, pursued rebounds like a much bigger player, and showed that he can score going in either direction.
Desmond Potts — No. 294
2032 | 6’0” | Guard
Potts is a crafty, bigger guard with a dependable handle and the confidence to convert difficult shots. His length also made a difference defensively, allowing him to disrupt passing lanes and contribute on the glass. He remained vocal throughout live play and showed natural leadership qualities.
Octavious Archie — No. 36
2031 | 6’5” | Forward
Archie provided length, rim protection, and rebounding around the basket. He moved well without the ball, finished effectively inside, and played an important role on both ends. He also demonstrated developing perimeter versatility by handling the ball and knocking down open shots.
Noah Kass — No. 75
2030 | 5’8” | Guard
Kass was a strong and aggressive downhill driver who repeatedly put pressure on the defense. He played under control off two feet, delivered the ball to open teammates, and made the right reads in important moments. His steady play helped keep his team competitive in several situations.
Jahrrend Arnold — No. 29
2031 | 5’8” | Guard
Arnold may have been the most aggressive perimeter defender in the gym. He competed with tremendous intensity and combined a tight handle with advanced finishing ability, strong instincts, and a high basketball IQ. He can knock down shots when needed, but his ability to control the floor and dictate the action separated him.
Kaisen Adams — No. 87
2031 | 5’6” | Guard
Adams is an exceptionally crafty guard with dynamic ball-handling ability. He repeatedly created separation, kept defenders off balance, and finished with finesse around the basket. He also displayed touch as a pull-up shooter and impressive court vision as a playmaker.
Ryan Vrzal — No. 286
2031 | 6’4” | Forward
Vrzal was a lights-out shooter who consistently understood how to space the floor and position himself for clean opportunities. He also impressed during skill stations and showed that his impact extends beyond shooting. Vrzal finished around the rim, defended multiple actions, and used his active hands to generate steals and blocks.
Gusthan Garcia — No. 09
2030 | 6’0” | Guard
Garcia emerged as a true leader for his team. He orchestrated the offense, created quality looks, and consistently found his preferred spots on the floor. He understood when to facilitate and when to take over as a scorer, leaving his imprint on nearly every possession.
Malcom Mack — No. 71
2030 | 5’11” | Guard
Mack is a shifty guard capable of creating for himself and others. He attacked the basket aggressively, remained composed when playing off two feet, and competed with consistent energy on both ends. Mack also rebounded well from the guard position and communicated like a leader.
Carter Rigsby — No. 76
2030 | 5’10” | Guard
Rigsby played with craft and a strong understanding of driving angles. He attacked with purpose, absorbed contact around the basket, and consistently made intelligent decisions that benefited his teammates. His composure and feel for the game were evident throughout live play.
Quattro Valdez — No. 77
2030 | 5’8” | Guard
Valdez was a dangerous perimeter shooter with creativity off the bounce. His off-ball movement generated clean scoring opportunities, while his handle allowed him to manufacture his own looks when possessions broke down. He also competed defensively and proved to be an important piece for his team.
Andres Aponter — No. 611
2033 | 4’7” | Guard
Aponter is a developing young guard with shooting ability and a confident handle. He navigated screens, split defenders, and found ways to finish around the rim despite his size. He also displayed leadership among his teammates and applied consistent defensive pressure.
Keylan Hollowell — No. 279
2033 | 5’0” | Point Guard
Hollowell showed the instincts of a true point guard. He spaced the floor as a shooter, moved effectively without the ball, and facilitated at a high level when initiating the offense. His vision and awareness allowed him to identify opportunities before they fully developed.
Trajan Meishan — No. 302
2033 | 5’5” | Guard
Meishan played with energy and an aggressive downhill mentality. He rebounded, pursued loose balls, and created valuable second-chance opportunities for his team. His activity also generated steals, while his ability to attack immediately off the catch made him difficult to contain.
Riley Cordova — No. 30
2032 | 5’4” | Guard
Cordova is a quick guard who ran the floor hard and showed the ability to finish through contact. He saw the court well, made timely decisions, and applied relentless pressure defensively. His speed and competitiveness allowed him to influence both ends.
Isaiah Smith — No. 01
2032 | 5’6” | Guard
Smith played with tremendous heart and found creative ways to score. He moved intelligently without the ball, understood attacking angles, and maintained his handle when pressured. His effort and instincts were also evident defensively.
Mariano Reyes Alamo — No. 441
2030 | 5’10” | Guard
Reyes Alamo kept his game simple, efficient, and productive. He ran the floor, defended consistently, and converted open opportunities at a high rate. His execution proved especially valuable during his team’s winning stretch late in the game.
Da’monte Jackson — No. 992
2032 | 6’2” | Forward
Jackson is a strong interior presence who rebounded aggressively and finished with touch from either side of the basket. His physicality and defensive presence made a significant difference during live play, particularly around the rim.
Rodrigo Hernandez — No. 915
2030 | 6’2” | Forward/Center
Hernandez played with a high motor and displayed smooth footwork for a developing frontcourt prospect. He finished consistently around the basket and showed a strong understanding of screening actions. His ability to roll or slip screens gave his team multiple options offensively.
Landon McKay — No. 266
2032 | 5’2” | Guard
McKay was a scrappy guard with one of the best jumpers at the camp. He confidently converted shots off the catch and the dribble, sprinted into open space, and consistently made himself available. McKay also competed defensively and was the only player at the event to force a 10-second backcourt violation.
Carter Wright — No. 42
2032 | 5’0” | Guard
Wright is a tough, energetic guard with legitimate shooting ability and a quick handle. He willingly picked up opponents for the full 94 feet, saw the floor well, and controlled his team’s offense. His combination of competitiveness, court vision, and perimeter shooting made him an effective two-way presence.
Players featured: Dwayne Cubit, Joshua Martinez, Carter Forbes, Desmond Potts, Octavious Archie, Noah Kass, Jahrrend Arnold, Kaisen Adams, Ryan Vrzal, Gusthan Garcia, Malcom Mack, Carter Rigsby, Quattro Valdez, Andres Aponter, Keylan Hollowell, Trajan Meishan, Riley Cordova, Isaiah Smith, Mariano Reyes Alamo, Da’monte Jackson, Rodrigo Hernandez, Landon McKay, and Carter Wright.
