Four things I learned from the National Prep Showcase
New Haven, Connecticut – Some of the countries top prep schools played at Albertus Magnus College in the National Prep Showcase. Top ranked guys like Duke signee TJ Power and Kansas signee Elmarko Jackson kept the crowds in the stands. National scouts and NBA personnel were also in the stands throughout the three-day event.
With over 20 teams, from numerous states participating, each day’s lineup was different. Here is what I learned from my three days at the National Prep Showcase.
TJ Power is a high-level connector piece
You see the Duke signee and the top-25 ranking, and that brings expectations. TJ Power put up good numbers in the Worster (MA) Academy win, with 17 points, 11 rebounds, and 2 assists while going 5-of-8 from three. Power’s game is based on efficiency, a connective piece that makes everything run smoothly for his team.
Power stands 6-foot-8. he plays with a toughness, also a high basketball IQ. He is an excellent passer and a heady team defender. When watching Power, nothing is forced, and while his assists total may not pop, with two, he had multiple times where his pass led to the assist pass, getting an open look for his teammate.
Joson Sanon has a complete game
While there might have been some bigger names coming into the event, there may not have been a more talented player when leaving the event. Joson Sanon is currently ranked No. 32 in the 2025 On3 50. The four-star shooting guard plays at an advanced place for a high school prospect, let alone a sophomore.
Sanon is 6-foot-6, and he has long arms and nice explosive pop in transition. The guard knows where his spots are on the floor, and he gets to them in minimal dribbles. Sanon knocked down an array of pull-up jumpers and catch-and-shoot threes. Sanon has great length and a mature demeanor.
The four-star added an Iowa offer during the event. He already carried Boston College, Marquette, and others.
Eric Dailey, Jr. draws NBA scouts
Eric Dailey, Jr is a fifth-year high school player, making him draft-eligible. The 6-foot-7 four-star had a handful of NBA executives show up to his Sunday morning game. Dailey’s game is very comfortable in the mid-range. He is confident off the bounce in ht half-court, which is typically him aggressively looking to get to the elbows.
Dailey has long arms and a broad frame; physically, he is advanced to most his age. In this setting, Dailey played on the ball a lot. He finished his Sunday morning with 20 points and 5 rebounds and was 7-of-16 from the field with 1 assist. Dailey has taken a lone official visit, to Oklahoma State. NBA, pro league, or college; his recruitment will be a fascinating one to track over the next few months.
Kur Teng continues to play at a high level
Kur Teng averaged 22 points and 3.0 made threes per game. The 6-foot-4 four-star shooting guard is a noted marksman. Poised beyond his years, Teng does not attemp things on the court he knows he cannot do. Teng has long arms and a nice frame for a shooting guard, his shooting touch is pure with great balance and a consistent release. Teng played up on the Adidas 3SSB 17u Circuit for the last two seasons. The 2024 On3 150 No. 32 player continues to play at a high level in every matchup he comes across.
Teng recently took his first official visit, to Michigan State. He does not have any others planned yet, but he is looking to get a couple others on the books soon.