The NY2LA sports platform has provided a proving ground for many young prospects to establish their self in high level competition. This weekend's Swish N Dish tournament is once again loaded with young talent that will shape the recruiting landscape for years to come. Here’s a quick glance at 15 2021 and 2022 prospects to check out this weekend…
Note - Listed in alphabetical order - This is not an exclusive list
Prince Aligbe 2022 SF Minnehaha Academy MN, Grassroots Sizzle UAA
Already establishing himself amongst the elite in the class nationally Prince Aligbe is a phenomenal talent. Aligbe has been playing at high level this high school season in his second year while playing a major role on back to back state champions Red Hawks. With high expectations for the young prospect, Aligbe will be playing 17's this spring and summer.
Amari Bailey 2022 WG Skinner West IL, Mac Irvin Fire EYBL
Next up out of the Chicagoland area is Amari Bailey, an exceptional wing guard talent. Bailey has unlimited potential with his great combination of size and skill at his young age. A prospect who has great momentum entering this spring, Bailey is a must watch this weekend.
Anton Brookshire 2021 PG Kickapoo MO, Yanders Law NY2LA
The top point guard prospect from Missouri's 2021 and one of the premier prospects in the country, Anton Brookshire is a dynamic prospect. Brookshire is on the verge of breaking out onto the major state this spring playing for Yanders Law. Brookshire is a player to keep close tabs on this weekend.
Max Christie 2021 G Rolling Meadows IL, Illinois Wolves UAA
A potential top 25 national prospect at this stage, Christie checks a lot of boxes in terms of skill, physical tools, and overall ability to impact the game. Another of the big young names in the state of Illinois, Christie is a must track prospect this spring.
Darrius Davis 2021 WG Virginia Academy OH, All Ohio Red EYBL
One of the top prospects from Ohio's freshman class, Darrius Davis is an emerging wing talent. Coming off of a very promising high school campaign while playing a major role on varsity, Davis should be a major factor for All Ohio Red this spring and summer.
Jonathan Dunn 2021 F Chaminade MO, Brad Beal Elite EYBL
An explosive frontcourt prospect, Jonathan Dunn is one of the budding young talents in the Midwest. Dunn possesses a great combination of energy, size, and athleticism and he has a certain wow factor when attacking the rim. He is a prospect to keep close tabs on this weekend.
Brandon Hall 2021 G Thornton Township IL, Meanstreets EYBL
One of the top guard prospects from Illinois's 2021 class, Brandon Hall is a high caliber prospect. Hall has shown great potential and he will be a major factor for Meanstreets this spring. He’s one to watch this weekend.
Chet Holmgren 2021 PF Minnehaha MN, Grassroots Sizzle UAA
An outstanding frontcourt prospect Chet Holmgren has high major talent. Coming off of a very productive high school campaign, Holmgren has displayed solid potential. Holmgren is very skilled and he’s able to stretch the floor with his shot making from deep. The young big is also a shot blocking force and he has great height and length. Holmgren is primed to demand some attention this weekend as well as this spring and summer playing up on 17's for Grassroots Sizzle.
Julien Hunter 2021 SG New Albany IN, EG10
A talented shooting guard prospect, Julien Hunter is one of the top prospects in in Indiana's 2021 class. Hunter has great upside and he pairs that with skill as well as athleticism. He will be playing a major role on EG10 this spring and is a prospect to watch out for this weekend.
Ronald Johnson 2021 G Park Tudor IN, EG10
One of the top prospects in Indiana's freshman class, Ronald Johnson is a high caliber guard prospect. Johnson has great upside and will be playing up on 16's this spring and summer. Look for Johnson’s recruitment to pick up some momentum and he’s a player to look out for this weekend.
David Joplin 2021 F Brookfield Central WI, Phenom University EYBL
A long athletic forward with size, skill, and instincts, Joplin looks the part of a high major prospect big picture wise and the talented forward already holds an offer from UNLV.
Norvell Meadows 2021 PG Prosser IL, Meanstreets EYBL
A skilled and dynamic point guard prospect Norvell Meadows is a high caliber guard prospect. Meadows is one of the top prospects in Chicagoland and he will be a major factor for Meanstreets this spring. He’s one to watch this weekend.
Jamiya Neal 2021 SF St. Francis OH, All Ohio Red EYBL
One of the top prospects in Ohio's 2021 class and an emerging prospect in the Midwest, Jamiya Neal has a lot of potential. Coming off of an impressive freshman campaign Neal is primed for a big spring.
Ben Nau 2021 PG Brookfield Central WI, Phenom University EYBL
A blue collar floor general with handles, range, instincts, and solid playmaking ability, Nau is a natural born floor leader and his play helped push his team to the national championship last summer. He’s a solid young lead guard to watch closely.
JaKobe Thompson 2021 G Racine Case WI, Milwaukee Spartans
A multi-dimensional scoring guard with the ability to finish at each level, Thompson can score in bunches and that ability combined with his upside and potential make for a highly intriguing prospect in the 2021 class.