Giving again to Northeast Ohio, Garfield Heights Excessive College coach Sonny Johnson put collectively his annual NEO Youth Elite School Coaches Showcase. The previous Ohio Mr. Basketball and abroad professional, together with many different coaches within the Cleveland space, gather the highest unsigned seniors within the metropolis and provides them the platform to showcase their skills in entrance of the huge array of schools that Ohio and the bordering states have to supply.
Whereas D-1 packages are unable to attend as a result of NCAA bylaws, D-2, D-3, NAIA, and Junior Faculties have been permitted to attend and it was worthwhile for each gamers and coaches. Over 30 totally different schools have been within the constructing on the NEO School Coaches Showcase and scholarships have been actually earned at numerous ranges.
Right here have been the standouts from the 2025 NEO Youth Elite School Coaches Showcase:
Anthony Chavers, 6’5, SG/SF, Canton McKinley (OH), 2026
So far as the NEO Youth Elite Showcase was involved, there wasn’t anybody who was extra unstoppable as soon as they began going downhill than Canton McKinley senior Anthony Chavers. Chavers is an elite finisher in transition, has an explosive first step when attacking the rack, and confirmed a dependable 3-point shot along with his ft set. Whereas he has already started taking faculty visits, Chavers continues to be large open by way of his recruitment.
Devin Hardwick, 6’4, SG, Brooklyn HS (OH), 2026
One of the best pure scorer of the NEO Youth Elite Showcase was Devin Hardwick, a lanky combo guard who completed second within the state of Ohio in scoring final yr as a junior. Hardwick is ready to create his personal shot off the dribble, can end with creativity on the rack, and shoots it nicely sufficient from deep to maintain you trustworthy. Regardless of his ridiculous scoring numbers, the senior nonetheless stays one of many Midwest’s largest sleepers in case you are in search of a straight bucket getter.
DeCarlo Prince, 6’3, PG/SG, Akron St. Vincent St Mary (OH), 2026
Subsequent up out of Akron energy St. Vincent St. Mary is DeCarlo Prince. The combo guard is completely able to taking part in both backcourt spot, performs the sport at his personal velocity, and might kill you from 3-point vary. A mannequin of consistency, Prince holds mid-major presents, however continues to be open with the recruiting course of.
Zachariah Belcher, 6’9, C, Garfield Heights HS (OH), 2026
Probably the most intriguing large man that the occasion needed to provide was Zachariah Belser, an Indiana native who just lately made the transfer to Cleveland. Belcher was elite operating the ground, was an above the rim finisher, and made some powerful catches/finishes in decide and roll play. Belcher actually wants refinement in his offensive ability set, however the entire instruments and uncooked expertise is there for a developmental D-1 large man prospect.
Greg Value, 6’2, PG/SG, Hawken HS (OH), 2026
Constructed like a Huge Ten linebacker, Greg Value was one of many extra highly effective guards the showcase dropped at the desk. An enormous time shot maker, Value was among the finest 3-point shooters in Cleveland, wanted minimal house to get his shot off, and had no downside getting buckets in tight areas towards greater defenders. The bundle of energy and pure capturing stroke make Value one of many higher unsigned seniors within the Cleveland space.
Rayshawn Hamilton, 6’5, SG, Akron Garfield (OH), 2026
The reigning Akron Participant of The Yr confirmed that he might maintain his personal with Cleveland’s most interesting on the NEO Youth Elite Showcase. Rayshawn Hamilton is an extended capturing guard who can create for himself, has deep vary, and is tremendous unselfish as a scorer. Hamilton mixture of positional dimension and skill to create for himself/others make him one of many space’s extra intriguing seniors left on the board.
Finn Walsh, 6’10, C, Andrews Osborne Academy (OH), 2026
The largest participant the Showcase needed to provide made his presence felt regardless of the up and down play in occasions of this nature. At each little bit of 6-foot-10, Walsh carves out house on the paint, has good contact across the rim, and exhibited strong footwork in our restricted pattern dimension with him. Walsh has sufficient intriguing traits that D-1 colleges have (and can proceed to) take discover.
