While people look to College or the G-League for NBA Prospects, the Nike Peach Jam is where these talents blossom. Fans go to this tournament to see the future stars of the game of basketball. This season, some amazing prospects are showing out in this tournament. Therefore, people see the benefits of Grassroots Basketball.
Nike Peach Jam: The Future of the NBA
Who Are the Standouts This Year?
Cooper Flagg-Class of 2025
When rating high school players, rankings do not always reflect how good of a prospect someone is. However, in the case of Cooper Flagg, he fits his ranking. Although he is only 16, the stat lines he put up in some of these games were jaw-dropping. Having consecutive games of 30+ points, 10+ rebounds, and 6+ block shots, Flagg shows his potential NBA projection. Flagg plays against arguably the best 16-year-old player in the country, so his production is impressive. His versatility at both ends of the court showed many the prospect he is and will be.
Cameron Boozer-Class of 2025
Cameron Boozer showcased his all-around skillset at the Peach Jam. Shooting well from three and the field, Boozer impacted the game in multiple ways. From getting his teammates involved to scoring 25 points, Boozer is a standout player because of his offensive impact. Flagg may be the better defender, but Boozer showed an impressive offensive skillset that made him the best-ranked player in the U.S. His Nightrydas team also won the U16 Peach Jam Bracket over Flagg, so he proved he is a winner on top of his impressive tools.
AJ Dybantsa- Class of 2026
Talk about impressive, AJ Dybanstsa had one of the best showings from Peach Jam. He is 16 but played up with the Expressions U17 team during the tournament. Dybanstsa led the tournament in scoring, as he averaged over 25 points per game against players one to two years older than him. The Massachusetts prospect dominated in the paint and from the midrange, using his size and skill to make it nearly impossible for defenders to contain him. He is the best of the 2026 Class, and may reclassify up to 2025 in the Fall, making an even more intriguing class.
Tyran Stokes-Class of 2026
Another impressive prospect was Tyran Stokes. Stokes played up with the Vegas Elite U17s and really impressed. He went toe-to-toe with Dybansta, showing the great future battle these two will have. He improved his shooting, especially from three, and has incredible footwork in the paint that allowed him effectiveness in an older age group. Stokes has incredible size ay 6’8”, 225 lbs, so he is ready to be another future star in college and maybe the NBA.
Why The Peach Jam Matters?
The Nike Peach Jam creates a fandom around prospects, but it acts as an inspiration for younger players to work hard to produce in front of the best coaches in the country. The future of basketball begins in North Augusta, South Carolina, and the tournament helps bring these great young players front and center. Fans get to see the best and see the future of the NBA. It is a tournament every fan should know about.
