With a relatively dead weekend in between the two high school scholastic live periods, I decided to make the journey from Minneapolis to Dallas for the loaded GASO Pre-Live Showcase. Offering teams from every single shoe circuit, the event was an easy scouting event all under one roof at the Ryse StarCenter in Farmers Branch, Texas.
Houston Hoops (EYBL), Team Nation (New Balance P32), 3D Empire (Puma Pro 16), Rashard Lewis Academy (New Balance P32), Pro Skills (EYBL), AB Elite (EYBL), and Southern Assault (Adidas 3SSB) all brought squads from various age groups to not only compete against each other, but against some of the top independent teams that DFW has to offer.
Having already covered the notables from day two and then the standouts from the final day of the GASO Pre-Live Showcase, we started diving deeper into some of the individual players who helped themselves right before the live period. Star power resided in the loaded 2027 group, the depth was within the 2029 class, and there were a number of 2028 sleepers.
There are three prominent Nike EYBL programs in DFW who were in attendance at GASO, and here are six names who you will undoubtedly be hearing from in the class of 2030.
DJ Parker, 6'6, SF, AB Elite 15U
One of the better players in the class of 2030 nationally, DJ Parker continues to make huge strides with his game and showed that playing up at GASO. The super explosive swingman was one of the best finishers in transition regardless of class, was outstanding as a cutter, and showed massive potential defensively as a two way-wing down the road. While everyone is still figuring the class of 2030, there is no doubt that Parker is a prospect of five star status.
6'6 2030 DJ Parker showed why he's got so much buzz &is next up at DFW power Duncanville HS,nearly clearing defender at @TexasHoopsGaso Showcase w/ AB Elite.First saw him at #Pangos All South Frosh/Soph&made massive strides.
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Braeden Thomas, 6'3, SG, Pro Skills Jr EYBL 14U
A player that I wasn't familiar with leading into the event, Braeden Thomas immediately stood out in Pro Skills comeback win over Drive Nation. The two way wing was an outstanding cutter, was tough to stop once he got going downhill, and was automatic with his mid-range jumper. Also doubling as a football recruit who already holds a Baylor offer, the future is bright from Braeden Thomas.
Mark McCuin, 6'5, SF, Drive Nation Jr EYBL 14U
A name that I wasn't familiar with, Mark McCuin immediately stood out with the immense upside that he possesses at GASO. He was a serious straight line slasher, rebounded the ball well and showed the ability to defend multiple spots at this level. Already owning an ideal physical profile for a wing, the potential is certainly there for McCuin to develop into a serious prospects down the line.
Braylen McCreight, 5'9, PG, Pro Skills Jr EYBL 14U
The driving force behind Pro Skills title run at GASO, Braylen McCreight completely changed the game on both ends of the hardwood. The shifty lead guard got into the paint at will as a jitterbug, was outstanding facilitating for others, and made plays defensively with his quick hands. Already having played varsity ball last year as an eighth grader, Braylen had a poise far beyond his years and it showed in Dallas.
Will Beckett, 6'8, PF/C, AB Elite 15U
Playing up a year with AB Elite, it's easy to forget Will Beckett was just wrapped up his middle school days. The big man was outstanding playing through contact as a finisher, controlled his area on the glass, and even stepped out to hit a few 3-pointers. While it is still incredibly early in the process, Beckett's size and level of productivity make him one to watch in 2030.
Jayce Domino, 6'5, PF, Drive Nation Jr. EYBL 14U
A man amongst boys, Jayce Domino was one of the more physically imposing 2030 players we saw at GASO. He completed on both ends like no other, posted extremely hard in the paint, and was an elite rebounder on both ends of the court. Doubling as a football prospect, the tools are there for Jayce as a potential D-1 player in either sport.
