{"id":274400,"date":"2024-01-19T14:37:01","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T22:37:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ballislife.com\/?p=274400"},"modified":"2024-01-19T17:31:21","modified_gmt":"2024-01-20T01:31:21","slug":"cactus-classic-top-performers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ballislife.com\/cactus-classic-top-performers\/","title":{"rendered":"Cactus Classic Top Performers!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <em>Cactus Classic<\/em> is back. After taking a two-year hiatus, Hillcrest Prep (Phoenix, Ariz.) founder <strong>Nick Weaver<\/strong> and head coach <strong>Marques \u201cTaj\u201d Gantt<\/strong> decided to bring the event back. I still recall attending the 2021 rendition and seeing three players by the names of <strong>Jared McCain<\/strong>, <strong>Kyan Boswell<\/strong> and <strong>Devin Williams<\/strong> as youngsters for a simply loaded Corona Centennial team that made waves in California. The initial BFL Prep team (which later added future NBA Draft No. 1 pick <strong>Paolo Banchero<\/strong>) was also in the building. There were no shortage of high major players who certainly established themselves during the event and while the 2024 edition wasn\u2019t quite as loaded, there was still some serious talent in the building in Buckeye, Arizona.<\/p>\n<p><em>Here are some of the top performers from the 2024 Cactus Classic:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Jason Asemota, 6\u20199, SF\/PF, Hillcrest Prep (AZ), 2024<\/strong><br \/>\nThe most highly regarded player at the Cactus Classic certainly lived up to his billing, as Jason Asemota put on a show in Hillcrest Prep\u2019s two victories. The future Baylor new age forward hit at least 12 threes over the two games, showed the ability to defend multiple spots, and is learning how to utilize his size more on the interior. Asemota averaged 30 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.0 assists over Hillcrest's two victories throughout the weekend, doing everything in his power to lock up his spot in the McDonald\u2019s All American Game.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jinup Doboul, 6\u20198, SF, PHH Prep National (AZ), 2024<\/strong><br \/>\nA player whom I was quite familiar with from his days at Minnesota Prep, Jinup Diboul definitely made some serious strides in his game over the past eight months. The lanky swingman truly looks the part of an ideal face-up forward, blending serious athleticism with a vastly improved game off the bounce. Given the continual improvement of Doboul, it should come as no surprise that high majors are tracking him closely for the late signing period.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jalik Dunkley, 6\u20196, SF, Canyon International Academy (AZ), 2024<\/strong><br \/>\nHaving seen Jalik Dunkley before in the EIBC, I was already familiar with the Canadian swingman, but it did me well to get another look. The freak athlete was the best above the rim finisher of the event, has unbelievable potential on the defensive end, and even reminds one of Andrew Wiggins at times with the way that he is able to contort his body. Dunkley is still wide open, although many high major programs have been inquiring about him.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Marsai Mason, 6\u20196, SG, PHH Prep National (AZ), 2024<\/strong><br \/>\nOne of the absolute standouts of the event, Marsai Mason may have helped himself as much as anyone at the Cactus Classic. The powerfully build wing has a perfect frame, can really defend, and has range out to the NBA 3-point line. The Northern Arizona coaching staff was in the building watching Mason on the opening night and it should come as no surprise that they put an offer on the table for him within the week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aeramiah Binford, 6\u20195, SG\/SF, Ascending Life (AZ), 2024<\/strong><br \/>\nA player who I hadn\u2019t seen before, Aeramiah Binford definitely had the physical tools that you\u2019d love to see out of a potential D-1 wing. He utilized his length on both ends of the court, converted at a high rate at the rack, and constantly threw defenders off with his ability to jump off his right leg. Binford averaged 20 points per game on the weekend, while showing serious potential for Ascending life.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Christian Jones, 5\u201911, PG, Hillcrest Prep (AZ), 2025<\/strong><br \/>\nPlaying in his opening weekend with Hillcrest Prep, Christian Jones certainly showed that he belonged. 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