The inaugural ATLAS League brings together 11 elite programs from the United States, Canada, and Europe. With its opening weekend taking place November 11–13 at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, this is an outstanding opportunity to evaluate some of the top college prospects and international talents in the game.
By: Southeast Hoops Report
Here are ten players to watch for:
6-5 SG Jordan Page, IMG Academy (FL)- 2027– UConn commit
Page is listed at 6-foot-5, where he is projected as a player who can attack closeouts, finish through contact, and make the next pass when the defense collapses. On the offensive end, his size and athleticism at this level allow him to make quick decisions, and he fits any given system that is thrown in his general direction. On the defensive end, his size and position allow him to guard multiple positions. His length also allows him to be a pest when it comes to patrolling the paint, where he limits the opposition from getting second-chance scoring opportunities.
6-11 Center Lewis Uvwo, Prolific Prep (FL)- 2027– Providence commit
The 6-foot-11 senior center can do it all on both ends of the floor, whether it is protecting the paint, finishing plays at the rim, or cleaning up the glass. Uvwo does a great job setting solid screens and making the right play without needing touches. Uvwo has a strong understanding of the pick-and-roll; with elite guards, this is where a center like Uvwo gets his easiest looks on offense, and perimeter spacing gives him room to operate. On the defensive end, he can guard multiple positions given his elite footwork and athleticism, where he can alter shots at the rim as well as challenge shots on the perimeter. Overall, the two-way big man should have a strong senior season ahead.
6-3 PG Nasir Anderson, Prolific Prep (FL)- 2027
Anderson does a great job at playing with pace and spacing the floor, where he is getting the right guys the ball in the right spots on the offensive end. He has the size to see over most defenses and to switch onto bigger guards and wings on the defensive end. He has added strength to his frame, which will help him absorb contact when it comes to finishing around the rim on the offensive end. Overall, his smooth handle and elite decision-making will allow Anderson to be efficient both as a scorer and playmaker on the offensive end.
6-7 SF Malachi Jordan, Prolific Prep (FL)- 2027– St. John’s commit
Jordan, listed at 6-foot-7, can play a versatile role on both ends of the floor, whether he is guarding multiple positions on the defensive end, handles the ball on the move on offense, makes quick reads off the catch, and finishes possessions without needing the offense run through him. He has built a ton of confidence when it comes to his ability to score on all three levels both off the bounce and off the catch as well. On the defensive end, he has the length and athleticism to stay in front of opposing guards on the perimeter as well as altering shots at the front of the rim.
6-8 SF Moussa Kamissoko, SPIRE Academy (OH)- 2027– Syracuse commit
Kamissoko, standing at 6-foot-8, has the length to switch screens and contest on the perimeter, which matters in a league that rewards versatile wings. In transition, he brings a blend where his size can run the lane, finish through contact, and put consistent pressure on the defense on the offensive end. On the defensive end, he uses his quickness and high basketball IQ to disrupt the opposition’s offensive flow. His ability to guard multiple positions makes him a versatile defender, and his length allows him to contest shots and disrupt the passing lanes.
6-4 CG King Gibson, SPIRE Academy (OH)- 2027– LSU commit
Gibson does a great job when it comes to initiating the offense without needing to be a pure point guard on the offensive end. He does a great job when it comes to seeing over most defenders in the backcourt, which changes what he can do in the pick-and-roll and how he processes help from his teammates. Gibson is a lead guard with that vantage point who can make reads that smaller ones simply can’t, and he can shoot over a contest when the defense goes under a screen. Overall, he can play on or off the ball, which matters when a roster is built around several talented players like Kamissoko and several others.
6-10 PF Bentley Lusakueno, IMG Academy (FL)- 2028
Lusakueno does a great job when it comes to being an anchor on the defensive end, given his size, length, and versatility. On the defensive end, he gives guards a reason to think twice at the rim and gives his team a back-line presence and length to cover for pressure out at the three-point line. On the offensive end, he is surrounded by a load of playmakers such as Jordan Page, Malik Olajuwon, and Lucai Anderson, which frees up more looks for Lusakueno to dominate on the interior. Overall, Lusakueno is excellent when it comes to running the floor hard where he turns defensive rebounds into early offensive possessions, and that is a trait coaches notice on film right away. The full shape of his skill set will keep getting clearer as the evaluation window stretches over the course of the next two seasons.
6-8 SF David Johnson, SPIRE Academy (OH)- 2029
The 6-foot-8 sophomore wing brings high-level athleticism when it comes to finishing around the rim both off the catch and off the bounce on the offensive end. He has also become more adaptable and confident when it comes to shooting from behind the arc. He is coming off a strong summer where he played for the New York Lightning on the Nike EYBL circuit, where he averaged 13.3 points, 8.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.8 blocks per game despite only playing in four games. He also shot nearly 40% from the field and 85% from the free-throw line. He is also hearing from notable schools such as Providence, Syracuse, Texas A&M, and Virginia Tech.
5-10 PG Micah Gordon, SPIRE Academy (OH)- 2027– Creighton commit
Gordon is an electrifying ball-handler who sets up the tempo and organizes the offense instead of waiting for the game to come to him on the offensive end. He uses his size and athleticism to utilize the pick-and-roll offensive set to his advantage, where he sets his teammates up for lobs at the rim and makes accurate dump-off passes to his teammates. On the defensive end, he makes his impact through effort, positioning, and anticipation, and the best ones turn that into a weapon by pressuring the ball and making the opposing point guard work the length of the floor. Overall, Gordon is still seeking that next level in his game where his leadership and playmaking at his size can still earn himself an immediate role at Creighton next year.
6-11 Center Teke Deng, Sunrise Christian Academy (KS)- 2027
Deng is a true anchor when it comes to patrolling the paint with his given length and athleticism. Despite not having the raw strength to bully his way through the interior offensively, he does have a soft touch, and he can score at a high level off the catch and bounce. On the defensive end, he has to stay disciplined when it comes to challenging shots around the rim without fouling, as well as showcase his footwork when challenging shots outside the three-point line. He has picked up some momentum in his recruitment, as he has heard from notable schools such as Kentucky, USC, DePaul, Kansas State, Loyola-Chicago, UNLV, and several others.
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Information About ATLAS League
The league will bring together elite global high school and academy basketball programs in one international platform, where the next generation competes to be crowned the champion in front of a worldwide audience. Led by Chief Basketball Officer, Kevin Boyle, and Commissioner Mike Morreale, the league boasts decades of basketball experience and success at all levels.
ATLAS will feature eleven of the best high school and academy basketball teams from around the globe with track records that represent the most respected programs in the world. The biggest talents in youth basketball around the world will clash on this new premier stage to showcase their talent, dedication, and drive in front of a global audience. These elite squads will compete for the ATLAS title, in high-stakes head-to-head regular season matchups, ensuring every ATLAS matchup matters as each team strives to make the playoffs.