The 2025 Jordan Model Traditional, held Friday evening in Washington, D.C., featured a high-profile highschool showcase stuffed with athleticism, vitality, and future NBA potential. Group Air pulled away for a 141–124 win in a high-scoring affair, with a number of prospects leaving sturdy impressions on scouts in attendance. That is half one in all a two-part breakdown, specializing in the NBA prospects from Group Air.
Caleb Wilson 6’9 205 PF – North Carolina
Wilson led all scorers with 28 factors on a blistering 13–14 from the sphere. He dominated the paint with cuts, putbacks, and transition finishes. Although most of his buckets got here inside, he flashed an elbow jumper and confirmed high-level timing and consciousness across the rim. Wilson ran the ground onerous, made himself out there in scoring positions, and performed with a way of function on each ends. His size and mobility give him actual upside as a two-way huge on the subsequent stage. He additionally contributed 6 rebounds and a pair of assists.
Kiyan Anthony 6’5 185 SG – Syracuse
Anthony was named MVP and gave the group what they got here to see. He scored 26 factors on 11–15 capturing and hit 3–5 from past the arc, displaying nice really feel and shot-making confidence. He attacked the rim utilizing hesitations and craft to complete together with his sturdy left hand. Within the second half, Anthony delivered a private scoring run, utilizing an array of dribble strikes to use switches and hit back-to-back deep threes over Chris Cenac. He regarded comfy in isolation and dealt with strain effectively, flashing improved tempo and physique management. He additionally added 5 rebounds. He nonetheless must give attention to including weight. He shined in an all-star setting, however there’s much less resistance than in regular competitors.
Nate Ament 6’9 195 PF – Tennessee
Ament (pictured) dedicated to Tennessee immediately, giving his improvement path readability. The SEC ought to supply a aggressive surroundings to refine his energy and increase his skillset. Ament impressed together with his versatility and really feel for the sport. He scored 10 factors (2–4 FG, 5–5 FT), attacked from the perimeter, and confirmed contact across the rim. He dealt with contact effectively, made instinctive selections with the ball, and handed successfully—dishing 3 assists together with outlet passes and transition dimes. Ament additionally grabbed 5 rebounds and displayed a assured, aggressive mentality all through. He strikes effectively laterally, has intriguing size, and regarded able to guarding a number of positions. Long run, he tasks as a contemporary face-up 4 who can stretch the ground, deal with in area, and defend throughout a number of actions.
Tounde Yessoufou 6’6 210 SF – Baylor
[Tounde Yessoufou] continues to impress as his offensive creation capability develops to match his signature physicality and motor. He completed with 19 factors on 9–14 capturing, routinely getting buckets by means of hustle—operating the ground, crashing the glass, and transferring with out the ball. He had a few sturdy finishes in site visitors and performed with power each possession. He hit 1–4 from three, together with a assured step-back, and regarded versatile on protection, able to matching up with stronger or greater wings. He’s a tone-setter with depth that ought to translate effectively at Baylor.
Jamier Jones 6’6 210 PF – Windfall
Jones scored 12 factors (5–8 FG) and introduced sturdy finishes in transition and off fast rolls to the rim. He had a spotlight coast-to-coast transfer with a spin and layup after grabbing a board. He performs by means of contact and has nice energy, utilizing his physique to carve out area. He’s a plus athlete with actual downhill power, however his half-court sport stays restricted when it comes to capturing and decision-making. He added 4 rebounds however dedicated 7 turnovers, a quantity he’ll want to chop down as he polishes his offensive sport.
Alex Lloyd 6’3 165 SG – Florida
Lloyd scored 11 factors on 5–6 capturing, together with a pull-up transition three. All of his scoring got here in transition, the place he excelled together with his quickness and athleticism. He didn’t do a lot creating within the half court docket however flashed sufficient off-ball motion and capturing contact to stay environment friendly. Lloyd additionally performs with tempo and confidence, although his impression in different areas was minimal, as he completed with simply 1 rebound and 1 help.
Cameron Boozer 6’9 235 PF – Duke
Boozer performed a quiet however environment friendly sport, ending with 10 factors (3–5 FG), 5 rebounds, and three assists. He hit a midrange step-back early and went 4–4 on the line, staying throughout the circulation of the offense. Although he missed each of his three-point makes an attempt, his really feel, passing, and skill to play mistake-free basketball stood out. Boozer didn’t power the problem and was efficient taking part in inside himself, displaying maturity and poise that can serve him effectively at Duke.
Trey McKenney 6’4 225 SG – Michigan
McKenney scored 7 factors on 3–6 FG, flashing his shot creation capability with a jab-step drive for a left-handed scoop layup and a midrange jumper. He additionally hit a transition three, persevering with to point out he can rating in any respect three ranges. Whereas his energy and scoring instruments are interesting, he was quiet in any other case—ending with simply 1 rebound and no assists.
Acaden Lewis 6’2 170 PG – Undecided
Lewis had among the finest passing performances of the sport. He scored 6 factors on 3–8 FG and went 0–4 from deep, however his 8 assists to 1 turnover ratio stood out. He persistently pushed the tempo, delivered transition lobs, and made performs in each open flooring and half-court conditions. His decision-making and imaginative and prescient have been spectacular. He additionally grabbed 8 rebounds, displaying he can contribute in a number of methods even with out scoring.
Jaden Toombs 6’9 230 C – SMU
Toombs completed with 4 factors and tied for the workforce lead with 8 rebounds. He scored on a bounce hook and went 2–2 from the road. He used his body effectively to carve out area and blocked 2 photographs, anchoring the protection together with his dimension and contact. Whereas not flashy, Toombs performs his function effectively and has the dimensions and arms to develop right into a productive school huge at SMU.
Cayden Boozer 6’4 205 PG – Duke
Cayden Boozer scored 4 factors on 2–5 capturing and added 3 assists and a pair of rebounds. He hit a pull-up midrange shot and scored off a backdoor minimize however was typically subdued on this one. He did a pleasant job maintaining the offense organized and confirmed good poise and unselfishness, even when the field rating impression was restricted.
Brayden Burries 6’4 200 PG/SG – Arizona
Burries struggled to search out his shot, scoring simply 2 factors on 1–6 FG and lacking all 5 of his three-point makes an attempt. Nevertheless, he confirmed spectacular effort in different areas, grabbing 7 rebounds and recording 6 assists to three turnovers. His capability to remain concerned with out scoring was encouraging. He performs with nice tempo and consciousness, even when his jumper isn’t falling.
Kingston Flemings 6’3 175 PG – Houston
Flemings had a quiet scoring day with 2 factors on 1–2 FG. He threw down a powerful baseline dunk, attacking a closeout, and added 3 rebounds and three assists. His fast first step and vertical pop have been on show in flashes. He performed with vitality and gave high quality minutes as a backup guard.
