The 2031 class came to Elite60 with plenty of national attention, and the talent on the floor showed exactly why. From dynamic lead guards and high level shot makers to versatile wings and developing bigs, there was no shortage of players who separated themselves throughout the weekend. What impressed me most was the combination of skill, competitiveness, and feel for the game at such a young age. Some entered with national reputations, while others used the stage to make sure their names will be part of those conversations moving forward. Elite60 is about putting the best against the best and letting the game tell us the rest.
Aiden Harris | 6’3” | GA Harris has a way of finding the action and making himself useful regardless of what the possession requires. He turns defense into offense quickly, running the floor hard and becoming a legitimate scoring threat in transition. His motor never seems to dip, and that same intensity makes him a problem defensively. Winning Best Defensive Player among the Top 20 was fitting for a two way competitor who made his presence felt throughout the showcase.
Braylon Tate | 6’3” | GA Tate brings a physical presence that is immediately noticeable when he steps onto the floor. His strong frame helps him control space around the paint and establish himself against opposing frontcourt players. Leave him unattended outside, however, and he has shown the ability to step out and knock down the 3 ball. That inside and outside combination gives Tate multiple ways to affect a matchup.
Dayon Hawkins | 6’3” | GA Hawkins brings intriguing versatility and athleticism to the wing position. He is already comfortable playing above the rim and uses his physical tools to make plays in space. The next layer is beginning to appear as he shows flashes of putting the basketball on the floor and creating his own scoring opportunities. As that part of his game develops, Hawkins has a chance to become an increasingly difficult matchup.
Remington Williams | 6’4” | GA Williams continues to look the part of one of the premier prospects in the 2031 class. The strong, lengthy 6’4” guard and wing creates comfortably from the elbows and wings, using his athleticism to elevate over defenders or attack openings downhill. His two way ability gives him another dimension, as his physical tools translate just as well defensively. Williams put an exclamation point on his weekend by winning the dunk contest and showing everyone just how explosive he can be. There is a reason he continues to find himself in the national top 5 conversation.
King Abrams | 6’5” | GA Abrams never seems rushed, and that is one of the most impressive parts of his game. At 6’5”, he has legitimate positional size and uses it to get downhill, finish plays, and see over the defense. He can knock down the 3 ball when defenders give him room, but he does not hunt shots or force himself into the action. His Top 20 performance at Elite60 strengthened his case as one of the better guards in 2031 with a chance to continue climbing nationally.
Landon Snyder | 6’5” | FL Snyder brings value with activity, effort, and his willingness to run the floor possession after possession. Around the rim, he has soft touch and does a good job converting opportunities without needing multiple touches. He gives guards options in ball screen action with the ability to roll toward the cup or pop into space for a jumper. Defensively, Snyder competes and provides a steady presence around the interior.
Kayden King | 6’5” | GA King has the tools of a modern stretch 4 and understands how to use his size effectively. He attacks the glass, secures rebounds high, and does a good job keeping the basketball away from smaller defenders. There are flashes of skill away from the basket that make his long term development intriguing. As his perimeter game continues expanding, King has a foundation worth following closely.
Tim Battle | 6’6” | GA Battle brought serious force to the interior at Elite60. He lives around the paint, protects the rim, and stays active moving from block to block rather than waiting for the action to find him. Offensively, he showed his explosiveness by getting off the floor quickly and finishing above the rim, including dunks directly out of his 1, 2 step. Battle’s size and activity give him a chance to become an imposing interior presence as his skill continues developing.
Keithan Wheeler | 6’6” | GA Wheeler covers a lot of ground and brings legitimate versatility to the forward position. He sprints the floor looking to impact possessions, whether that means finishing a lob, protecting the basket, or becoming an option in transition. His size and mobility allow him to defend different matchups instead of being tied to one position. That ability to contribute from end to end gives Wheeler considerable value in today’s game.
Sire Scott | 6’6” | GA Scott refuses to become stationary, constantly cutting, relocating, and finding ways to stay involved. At 6’6”, he attacks aggressively from the wing and has the size to create offense from the post when matched against smaller defenders. His passing from inside gives him another way to punish defensive attention. Scott also moves his feet well enough on the perimeter to provide real defensive versatility.
Jude Edwards | 6’6” | GA Edwards understands that having size only matters if you know how to use it. He stays disciplined defensively, maintains solid positioning, and pairs his frame with dependable footwork around the paint. Rather than chasing every block, he makes calculated contests and forces opponents into uncomfortable finishes. That approach helped Edwards earn Best Defensive Player among the Top 60.