Alex "Lex" Wilkins - 6'5" CG out of the Brooks School (MA) and Middlesex Magic. AAU. Primarily a PG but can play on the wing. In elementary school he was one of the best players in the Boston area and played on some elite teams. In 7th grade he suffered a tibia- fibula fracture at ankle level and then struggled with depression after watching hi opportunities dry up. His father got him out of his funk and he worked hard to reach an elite level again. last season he averaged 18.5 PPG 2.4 APG while shooting 91% from the line and 39.6% from beyond the 3.
"6’5 CG ‘25 Alex Wilkins continues to get better and better. High level breakdown ability and smooth scorer. He also stands out as a playmaker, that can thread the needle with his passes. He is set to turn heads during the travel circuit with Middlesex Magic AAU." - Aasim Sullivan - Scouting|@jamfinnesse - 3/23/24
"I have so much to say about Lex Wilkins. He is a remarkable basketball player, amazing teammate and as coachable as anyone I have coached. A dynamic playmaker with elite passing and scoring ability. The best part - he is only scratching the surface of how good he is going to be!" - Michael Crotty - Director Middlesex Magic - April 24, 2024.
Grant Polk - 6'7" SF out of St. Alban's School (DC) and New World 3SSB. 2024 DMVelite All-DC First team after averaging 19ppg. One of the best shooters in his class. He just dropped 25 PTS, 7 REB, 3 STL in a win over the NY Gauchos. A very tough defender.
"Grant is impactful on the block, shooting threat from multiple spots on the floor, rebounds, anticipates steals, skilled and maximizes each bounce." - Stellar Hoops 7/13/24
Grant Polk - 6'7" SF out of St. Alban's School (DC) and New World 3SSB. 2024 DMVelite All-DC First team after averaging 19ppg. One of the best shooters in his class. He just dropped 25 PTS, 7 REB, 3 STL in a win over the NY Gauchos. A very tough defender.
"Grant is impactful on the block, shooting threat from multiple spots on the floor, rebounds, anticipates steals, skilled and maximizes each bounce." - Stellar Hoops 7/13/24
Very solid looking recruit. Imagine he'll draw a lot more attention.
Question for 59... there have been a number of Gaels with presidents names, have there ever been any with two?
Grant Polk - 6'7" SF out of St. Alban's School (DC) and New World 3SSB. 2024 DMVelite All-DC First team after averaging 19ppg. One of the best shooters in his class. He just dropped 25 PTS, 7 REB, 3 STL in a win over the NY Gauchos. A very tough defender.
"Grant is impactful on the block, shooting threat from multiple spots on the floor, rebounds, anticipates steals, skilled and maximizes each bounce." - Stellar Hoops 7/13/24
Very solid looking recruit. Imagine he'll draw a lot more attention.
Question for 59... there have been a number of Gaels with presidents names, have there ever been any with two?
Well, our Bachelorette star Grant Ellis was one. President Ulysses S Grant and President Matthew Ellis!
Jimma James - a 6'6" CG/SF from Windsor, Ontario, Canada (Just south of Detroit) by way of Huntington Prep (WV) and Hillcrest Prep (AZ). He has a 6'9" wingspan. In High School he was a 2X BioSteel All-Canadian selection player. Played AAU for Boo Williams (EYBL). Played at Casper (JUCO) as a freshman and averaged 11 ppg , 3 rpg and 2 assists, 31.7% from the 3. He will be playing JUCO this season at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M (NEO. He is a team first player, one of the top defensive guards in the country, and has a great motor. He was listed as a Top 100 player in his class by Max Preps when comparing all the players from Nike EYBL, Adidas 3SSB and Under Armour in the 2023 class.
Scouting Reports: "One of the best defensive guards I’ve ever seen." - JUCO Advocate - 07/17/24
"6’5 G Jimma James from NEO A&M was spectacular at the JUCOadvocate JA48 & our NEXT UP INVITATIONAL. His stock will continue to rise. High motor, athletic guard that competes to win on every possession. COACHES: Former Top 100 & 4 ⭐️ 6’6 G Jimma James will be one of the better prospects in JUCO next season, following a very good Fr campaign at Casper- will be at @neobasketball this fall. Check him out at the NEXT UP INVITATIONAL on Fri/Sat in Phoenix! " - Cody Hopkins - JUCO Scoop - 07/15/24
Mukisa "Momo" Nkugwa - 6'4" southpaw SG out of Governor's Academy. Mass kid who plays AAU for Mass Rivals in the Adidas 3SSB. He is a physical and a very athletic player. Fights through traffic and scores through body contact and can score from all three levels. Very tough defender. Is reported to be a great young man, hard working, very mature. Is playing from the Ugandan U18 Men's Team.
Scouting Reports: "The southpaw’s impressive bounce towards the rim allows him to throw down some highlight-reel dunks. He has some twitch to sneak around defenders, but he’ll bump a defender right off as well. Just the other day he poured in an efficient 20 point game for the Mass Rivals - 9/12 from the field and 2/5 from deep." - Dylan Thayer - NEER 2.0, Grassroots Stockrisers Heading Into The Final Live Period - July 18th, 2024
"Nkugwa is both a threat from deep and a finishes athletic finisher at the rim. He embraces defense and rebounding. All NEPSAC as a junior."- 2024 New England Prep Schools Showcase Participants - New England Prep School Basketball
Jon Barton - 6'4" southpaw SG out of D.C. and St Jophn's College High School. Plays AAU for New World 3SSB. He is impactful on both sides of the ball. He can guard multiple positions at the HS and Prep level due to his physical maturity and high hoops IQ. Anatural leader and team focused player. At a recent DC State Athletics Live event he averaged 1PTS, 5.3RPG, 3SPG & 2.3APG. As a junior earned honorable mention honors for both All-WCAC and All-DCSAA.
Scouting Reports: "Ever since implementing the June scholastic live period into the recruiting calendar, it has become routine to watch prospects' stock soar as a result of their play in such a setting. There is always a list players in the DMV who experience their trajectory change over the course of a weekend, but on the shortlist of guys who received double-digit offers since the beginning of last month is 2025 St. John's (DC) guard Jon Barton. A sturdy 6-foot-3 guard who could pass as a linebacker on the gridiron, Barton has drastically improved his overall skillset and his offer list is clear indication. To be clear, he has received a total of 11 offers since June 24 and has since organized a schedule for official visits starting in August:
Aug. 1- NJIT Aug. 2- Towson Aug. 21- Radford Aug. 25- Iona Sept. 5- UMass-Lowell
Barton's rise began last season playing a crucial role for a St. John's (DC) team that over exceeded preseason expectations under new head coach Pat O'Connor. Barton's leadership combined with his two-way presence helped lead the Cadets to a third place finish in the WCAC with a 25-8 overall record. Once viewed as more of a connecting utility role player that did the dirty work on the glass and the defensive end, Barton flashed plenty of potential as a slashing guard who can absorb contact on finishes around the rim and knock down three's off the catch with time and space. With the improvements in his scoring capabilities, he still retained the mindset of doing the little things that impact winning in a massive way. Now firmly on the radar of college programs, expect an even bigger season on the horizon for Barton as the Cadets look to make a serious push for contention in what can be considered the top high school conference in the country. " - Made Hoops - COLBY GIACUBENO - July 25th, 2024
Halon Rawlins - 6'7" SF out of Nazareth. Plays AAU NY Rent formerly at New Heights. Was all league CHSAA "A". . Averaged 19.1 ppg last season and earned NYSSWA 1st Team All State honors. Top contender for The 2024/25 NY State Mr. Basketball honors. One of the best 2 way players in his class. Basketballheadzz ranked him the # 1 player in his class for NYC. This guy is better than a lot of the 4 Star recruits I have seen over the years. If he played for Christ the King, or Stepinac he would easily be ranked in the Top 150 in the nation, at a minimum. Tough , smooth player that is very versatile
Ratings: Rivals: NR 247: NR ESPN: ★★★ ON3: NR
Offers: Seton Hall, Fordham, High Point, Manhattan, OSU, Temple, and Iona.
Interest:
Scouting Reports:
"A forward that is strong and agile and is able to do plenty of things on the floor. Is able to put the ball on the floor and get past defenders to glide to the basket. Is a good finisher when going to the basket. Has great hands, as he is able to obtain rebounds and block shots." - David Cordova - 2024 CHSAA Team Camp Top Performers
"A forward that has the ability to make his presence felt on the floor with his toughness and his ability to hold his own in the front court. Knows when to drive to the basket & also when to kick out the ball to his teammates. Has a penchant for getting out to the corner and hitting three-pointers. Is able to attack the glass and obtain rebounds." - David Cordova - 2024 IS8 Playoffs - First Round Top Performers
