Chick-Fil-A Classic: Day 2 Top Performers
Lexington, South Carolina – Annually, The Chick-fil-A Classic brings some of the nation’s very best players to the Great Columbia, South Carolina area. The 2023 edition of the event is no different. The field is highlighted by No. 2 ranked Napa (CA) Prolific Prep, which features On3’s No. 1 ranked in 2025 AJ Dybantsa and No. 1 ranked in 2026 Tyran Stokes.
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On3 MVP: 4-Star SG Gicarri Harris (Purdue)
Gicarri Harris has a natural feel, whether he is on the ball or off the ball, he is controlled and able to make a play. The four-star guard touched the paint, where he was able to draw contact and get to the free-throw line. Harris finished 12-of-13 from the line. He moved the ball well, had good, timely vision, and he knocked down shots off the catch. Purdue head coach Matt Painter was courtside to watch Harris finish with 26 points and 11 rebounds.
2. 4-star C Aiden Sherrell (Alabama)
Aiden Sherrell is a fluid post prospect. At 6-foot-11, the tallest player on most courts that he walks on, Sherrell is comfortable pushing the break or stepping out to knock down the three-ball. He is a productive player who continues to get better with each showing. Sherrell is continuing to turn in consistent performances, while still having some ceiling to grow into. He is currently On3’s No. 14 player in the 2024 class. He finished with a game-high 15 points and 13 rebounds in the win.
3. 4-star SG Rakease Passmore (Kansas)
Rakease Passmore has explosive athleticism in spades. The 6-foot-4 wing guard is a highlight reel ready to happen in the open floor, attacking the rim when he gets in transition. Along with the explosive athleticism and the length, you can see the defensive upside that Passmore brings to the table. He is a fluid athlete and has good length and natural timing. The shot-making was intriguing here. He has long been known as an athlete, but his scoring packing was compact and efficient in this game. Passmore started with a two-dribble pull-up going left. He followed that up with two catch-and-shoot threes through his first quarter. Passmore’s development as a shooter and scorer continues to raise his floor as a prospect. Passmore signed with Kansas during the early signing period. He finished this one with
4. 4-Star PG Ikenna Alozie (2026)
Ikenna Alozie plays with poise, and typically that leads to production. He has a lengthy frame that is jam-packed with an athletic burst. Alozie has a crafty handle and plays with a natural pace that gets him to his spots in the half-court. A question with him has been the jump shot, but this game was the second straight one where I have seen him shoot it comfortably and at a high clip. Alozie, the No. 13 player in On3’s 2026 rankings, finished with 21 points and six rebounds. He was 8-of-9 from the field and 3-of-4 from three in the win.
5. Five-Star Plus+ SF Tyran Stokes (2026)
Tyran Stokes is an explosive and physically developed sophomore. The 6-foot-7 wing forward has a good feel for the game, showing instincts on the defensive side along with quick processing abilities with the ball. Stokes was a terror in transition, filling the lanes with a purpose. He plays with great balance and is able to shift directions at full speed, keeping his defender off balance. Stokes, the sophomore at Napa (CA) Prolific Prep, is currently the No. 1 overall player in On3’s 2026 rankings. He finished with a strong double-double, 11 points and 10 rebounds, going 4-of-4 from the free-throw line.
6. 3-Star PF Babatunde Duradola (2025)
The skill set is what intrigues the most with Babatunde Duradola. Listed at 6-foot-8 he has a strong upper body and good length. When you pair that frame with his skill set, you start to see the intrigue in Duradola’s game. He is comfortable on the ball and able to get downhill off the bounce, in the halfcourt. With two feet in the paint, he was quick to process and he delivered passes on target and on time. I did not see a jump shot from Duradola, but his free-throw stroke was clean. He understood defensive rotations and angles well and was an active area rebounder who could push the break and make a play. Duradola, the No. 118 player in On3’s 2025 class, finished with 17 points and seven rebounds, going 8-of-12 from the field.
7. 3-star SF Jordan Watford (2025)
At a certain point in a player’s evaluation, they simply make it impossible to ignore their production. Lancaster (SC) High junior Jordan Watford is a wildly productive high school player. A two-way player, his ability to create from 18 feet and it continues to be impressive. Watford is a 6-foot-4, pushing 6-foot-5, wing forward. He is wirey explosive with excellent length and a projectable frame. His ability to create opportunities for himself and his teammates earns consistent production and typically has his team in the win column. He also carries a tough, and switchable, defensive presence. Mississippi State and South Carolina were in the stands watching. Watford finished with 13 points, four rebounds, six assists, and two blocks.
Other Chick-Fil-A Classic Standouts
Five-Star Plus+ SF AJ Dybantsa (2025) is a smooth and fluid wing. He is capable of getting to his spots, off the bounce, at each level. Dybantsa is never rushed in his game and he plays at a great pace. Even with his ump shot falling a little short in today’s game, the form and the balance were consistent. Dybantsa, On3’s No. 1 overall player in 2025, finished with 11 points in the win.
4-Star C Jaden Toombs (2025) is the type of player that you simply know what you’re going to get. His outputs are as consistent as they get, showing touch around the basket, and within 15 feet, and he rebounds his area consistently. The class of 2025 four-star at Dallas (TX) Dynamic Prep finished with a team-high 15 points and six rebounds in the win.
4-Star C Moustapha Thiam (UCF) is a physical presence who, at 7-foot-1, is able to move in a way that many cannot. He has natural timing and good soft, passer-friendly hands. Thiam is faw, still reliant on others creating for him. He plays well out of the dunker spot and he cleans up misses on the glass. He will need to continue adding weight, but his timing and his touch provide a high ceiling.
3-star PF Marcus Jackson (2025) plays with so much pop. Not only is he explosive, but he is also a quick leaper getting off the ground in a hurry. Jackson is still raw, but he continues to figure things out. He stepped into a smooth three in this one, he also finished high above the rim with authority. Has an intriguing impact on the game. He finished with eight points and three blocks in the win.
PF Amir Taylor (2025) provided a steady paint presence, enough so that Loganville (GA) Grayson High fed him throughout the second half. Taylor has great hands and he has a great understanding of angles and positioning on the block.
4-Star C Emmanuel Stephen (Arizona) is a presence that is hard to ignore around the basket. He is a very confident rebounder with strong hands in his area. He also has excellent timing to affect play, on the defensive end, around the rim. The Arizona signee finished with 11 points, 10 rebounds, and four blocks in the win.
4-Star PF Elhadji Diallo (2026) brings a physicality to the game that produces results. He has a strong frame with very long arms and his mobility is interesting. Diallo can sit and guard on the perimeter or act as a weak side rim protector. Offensively, he plays his best within 10 feet, but he showed confidence stepping out to take an 18-footer.
4-star PF Latrell Allmond (2026) brings a strong and physical presence to the post. Not afraid of contact, Allmond can be a bully getting downhill and absorbs bumps along the way. At 6-foot-7, simply put, he produces stats, consistently. He had 12 points and 14 rebounds in the win.