Dylan Mingo (Long Island Lutheran, PG/SG, 2008)

Playing with seniors Kiyan Anthony (Syracuse), Nigel James (Marquette) and brother Kayden (Penn State), Dylan Mingo has remained a constant impact player for LuHi while playing various roles that showcase lead-guard skills and versatility. Productive in two games at Hoophall, he made his impact on and off the ball by attacking downhill through contact, hitting spot-up threes and forcing turnovers defensively. A big breakout won’t likely happen until next year when he’s used to create more. In the meantime, he’s going to fill box scores in a Swiss Army knife role.

Kiyan Anthony (Long Island Lutheran, SG, 2007)

Combining for 31 points in two Hoophall games, Anthony showcased his shooting stroke and some improvement with his finishing inside the arc. He looked bigger than 6’5″. The footwork and mechanics behind his shotmaking appear sharp, and we saw more nuanced scoring moves inside on drives. He hasn’t shot well to start the year, but he was very efficient playing off the ball in Springfield.

Caleb Gaskins (Columbus High School, PF, 2008)

Gaskins had a big 24-point game against Notre Dame, finishing with three three-pointers, a pretty post fallaway and more inside work. With an impressive physical profile that mirrors an NBA power forward’s, he’s starting to show more shotmaking skill to pair with the play-finishing and offensive rebounding.

Cayden Boozer (Columbus High School, PG, 2007)

There was nothing new to document watching Boozer control the game, set the table and score efficiently by taking what the defense gave up. Duke is going to love his basketball IQ running offense. And though not labeled a big self-creator, he’s consistently a threat to score with counter drives, floaters, shorter pull-ups and an improving three-ball.

Tounde Yessoufou (St. Joseph, SG/SF, 2006)

Yessoufou made Hoophall’s All-Showcase Team after his 23 points and win over Caleb Wilson. He was a train in transition, handling and finishing through contact with his signature strength and motor. He blew up a number of plays defensively. If you had to give him a label, he’s a two-way power wing. Yessoufou looks like he’s going to be an instant impact player next year at Baylor, and he’ll start generating buzz as a pro prospect if he continues to build on the flashes of shotmaking we saw more of in EYBL.

Isiah Harwell (Wasatch Academy, SG/SF, 2007)

Harwell bounced back on Saturday after a tough test against IMG’s Sadiq White on Friday. He scored 19 points against La Lumiere, looking fluid as a shooter and driver with his mechanics and impressive physical profile. Coming off an ACL injury last year, he’s looked back on track with the right tools for a three-and-D role at the highest level.

Darius Acuff (IMG, PG, 2006)

Acuff shot 17-of-50 in back-to-back losses at Hoophall. The inefficiency can be mostly chalked up to missed jump shots and the point guard pressing to break through an off-game. He was having an outstanding season coming in, and there is clearly a lot to like about Acuff’s full-service package of three-level scoring, spot-up shooting, physical driving and playmaking from the lead guard spot. He has an easy time creating with his handle and jets, and he’s a shotmaking threat off the catch and dribble. However, limited size and athleticism do show up and raise questions about how easily he’ll be able to create advantages at higher levels.