Night one of the Grassroots Showcase got off to a big start in Louisville. Here is a sample of some of the top performers.

Kobe Drake – 2028 – G/F – Michigan Warriors

Drake was an instrumental piece in the opening night win for the Michigan Warriors in a tight game. Even while playing up a level, he was such an impactful player in the win. This was highlighted by his scoring ability with 15 points but he did plenty more. He is a 6’5” wing along with a strong build and uses his physicality very well getting to the basket. Drake also showed a good ability with the ball in his hands creating for others while seeing the floor well and having a good passing ability. He is an under the radar 2028 to know out of Michigan.

Montavisus Griffin – 2027 – PG – ALL IN E32

Griffin showed all of his scoring abilities to put up 26 points leading his team to a win. Not only is he a shifty point guard who maneuvers well with the ball getting into the defense and creating but the junior also hit some big shots in the win. This was with three threes. Griffin scored it well from all three levels in the win with a well-rounded offensive game. He is an under the radar guard to watch from Illinois’ 2027 class.

Robert Johnson – 2027 – G/F – Reach Legends

In his efficient 19-point performance, Johnson showcased his versatile scoring ability. Early on he showed his mid-range game. He can create his own shot well pulling up quickly to hit a pair of them. The wing stands at 6’4” but played even bigger inside with a few strong baskets right through contact and utilizing his length. Johnson also showed his range hitting a three.

Jensen LePla – 2027 – SG – D Rice Elite

After a tremendous season last year on the NY2LA Association, LePla picked up right where he left off. He started the tournament with a 17-point game on Friday night. Not only can the junior score it very effectively on the attack utilizing his size at 6’5” with a strong frame but also shot it well from three. He is such a mismatch with his skill set and physical tools. The 2027 wing guard has plenty of tools to his game and should see more scholarship offers come his way.

Coby Sykes – 2027 – PG – DistinXion

Sykes was one of the top scorers of day one of the Grassroots Showcase as he scored 25 points leading the DistinXion to a win. He started the game hot from the outside with three early threes and finished the game hitting five of them. He also played well on the attack finishing very well at his size in traffic around the basket as well to making plenty of good passes on the move. Sykes has a good blend of point guard tools along with his scoring ability.