As well to all the top talent that was present at the NY2LA Swish N’ Dish, there were plenty of under the radar talent. Here are ten of the sleepers from the tournament who need to be on college coaches’ radars.

Blake Basich – 2027 – PG – Pro Lane Walz

Basich was a standout throughout the tournament with both his outside shooting as well as his point guard play. He was a big reason why Pro Lane was able to win the 17U gold championship. When needed Basich provided the scoring which included hitting four threes in a single half doing so off the catch and dribble. In another game, he also scored 14 points in a tight second half of a gold semifinals win. Though he also proved his ability to play the role of a floor general being able to create very well for his teammates with a great passing ability.

Messiah Horton – 2027 – SG – Fireworks EYCL

Horton is a skilled scorer who can do so effectively in a number of ways. This included scoring 22 points in a game on Saturday. While he did hit a three in the game, Horton excelled playing on the attack and scoring it from around the paint and mid-range. The junior plays strong attacking the basket through contact while also shooting it at a high percentage pulling up in the mid-range. Horton also finished well with his floater right over defenders inside. He has plenty of tools to his scoring package and consistently finds ways to be beat defenders.

Kyron Jackson – 2027 – G – Team Ramey Select

Jackson was one of the top scorers of the entire tournament. The junior was able to average over 20 points per game leading his team to some impressive wins and into to the platinum quarterfinals. This included scoring 22 points in an overtime win over MidPro Academy to get them to the quarterfinals. Jackson can really shoot the ball from the outside hitting four threes in that one game, all of them coming off the dribble. He is also a good playmaker on the attack beating defenders off the dribble and finishing both through contact and with his floater.

Terrin Jackson – 2028 – PG – Wisconsin Academy

Following a stellar sophomore high school season with Verona, Jackson got off the spring to a big start. In his opening game of the tournament, he had one of the best performances of the day going for 21 points in a win for Wisconsin Academy. The point guard excelled with his play with the ball getting into the defense as well as his outside jumper. He is incredibly elusive getting deep into the paint with his quickness and moves while also getting himself to the line often. Jackson also hit a pair of threes in the game.

Landon Lethunya – 2027 – F – Full Package

Lethunya fits the sleeper title with all of his physical tools along with his play he showed throughout Swish N’ Dish. He has great size at 6’9” along with his length in addition to still be moving very well on the court. His game also showed great growth being able to shoot the three, finishing strong at the rim, and being able to defend on the perimeter. In his opening game of the tournament, he led Full Package to a one-point win with 14 points while hitting a three and a few dunks coming off cuts. Defiantly a 2027 forward that college coaches will want to see soon.  

Cruz Mactavish – 2027 – SG – Meanstreets EYCL

Mactavish was a breakout name at this tournament showing plenty of translatable tools. He has great size as a wing guard at 6’5” to go along with plenty of length too. This is with his athleticism and shooting ability too. In a single half of play, he knocked down three threes with a pure jumper spotting up from deep. Though he also showed his bounce with a few highlight reel dunks during the tournament.

Kevin Pittman – 2027 – F/C – Yanders Law

Pittman has continued to develop over the past couple of years and this was evident at this tournament. He now stands at 6’10” as well to adding plenty of strength to his frame. He had several dunks in the tournament from cuts to the basket, posting up, and running the floor in transition. Pittman also used his added strength to fight for position inside as well as finishing through double teams. Even with his size, he still is mobile protecting the paint and agile finishing around the rim.

Gary Thorpe – 2027 – PG – Jay Academy

Thorpe is an under the radar junior who had some standout performances at Swish N’ Dish with his great playmaking ability. He plays incredibly quick with the ball being able to create for himself and others. Thorpe scored 9 points in a single half on Saturday as he was often getting all the way to the basket but also showed his ability to spot up and hit the three. Along with his quickness, Thorpe also maneuvers well with the ball through heavy traffic being able to find shooters and open teammates around the basket.

Elijah Shim – 2028 – F – Mac Irvin Fire

Shim showed both his impactful and upside from his play in multiple games. As well to being 6’8”, he has great length as well to his mobility. The sophomore showed good shot blocking ability roaming the paint and quick jumping ability but can also defend out on the perimeter. Shim also flashed the ability score it posting up and finishing it strong inside. He’s a very high upside name in Illinois’ 2028 class to track.

Aiden White – 2027 – PF – MidPro Academy East

The toughness and energetic play of White was key in leading MidPro East to a three-point win Saturday. As well to leading them in scoring this game with 14 points he also made plenty of key plays in the game including ones down the stretch. This included an offensive rebound in the final seconds to seal the win. White is 6’7” with a solid build and is a tough interior scorer finishing strong through defenders. His energy was also displayed with his rebounding plus blocking shots.