Written by: Drew Johnson (@RealNews102)
The Fill the Lane event featured rising middle school hoopers from across the region, many of whom showed flashes of their potential. Here are several prospects that caught our attention throughout the weekend.
Eric Stoudemire Jr. | Guard | Fury Elite
A scrappy guard who plays hard on both ends with good confidence. He showed touch from deep and wasn’t afraid to attack the rim when the opportunity was there. Solid early foundation for a young lead guard.
Kingston Lloyd | CG | Fury Elite
One of the top performers on the weekend—and he might be one of the top dual-sport athletes too. Lloyd is a future QB but brought serious energy to the court. Active shot blocker, tough near the rim, and finished strong in transition.
Keenan Christopher | Forward | Tampa Bay Kings
One of the more promising frontcourt players in the gym. Keenan runs the floor well for his size, rebounds with intensity, and plays within himself. Shows early signs of being a big-time player down the road if he keeps working.
LaMarion D’Agostineo | Guard | Filling the Lane
This small guard made a name for himself with his scoring ability and defensive effort. One of the better shooters at the event and didn’t shy away from contact. Plays hard on both ends—easy to root for.
Jacob Stone | CG | Tampa Bay Kings
High motor kid with a strong frame. Crashed the boards, defended well, and was consistently looking up the floor after grabbing rebounds. Finished with his left and played confidently in transition.
Lavont Kilgore | Guard | Lakeland Fire
A quick lead guard with physicality. Kilgore showed strong defensive instincts and scored in traffic. His game is still developing, but you can see the flashes, especially with how he moves in transition.
Adrien Alexander | Guard | Fury Elite
One of the top scorers at the event and a tough cover for defenders. Adrien is a strong guard who can get to the rim, knock down shots, and defend with effort. Very versatile and looks comfortable making plays in different situations.
Shia Kane | Forward | Fury Elite
Big body forward who played under control. Shia showed touch near the rim and even knocked down a few jumpers. You can tell he’s a football guy, but his game on the hardwood is real solid too.
Noah Rivera | Guard | Filling the Lane
Rivera impressed with his craftiness around the rim and his basketball IQ. He’s got a sneaky layup package and gave strong effort on defense. Plays with confidence and didn’t back down.
Avion Smith | Center | Fury Elite
One of the tallest 8th graders in the gym. Smith blocked shots naturally and rebounded in traffic. Still developing, but his size alone makes him a name to follow—has a chance to be a real problem in the paint.
Timothy Smith | Filling The Lane
Showed real flashes throughout the day with a more aggressive approach. He attacked the rim with confidence and knocked down a couple shots from midrange. Still developing, but plays hard on both ends.
Carlos Colon | Guard | Unity
Smooth guard who caught fire in the second half of his game. Has a confident handle and can really shoot it when he’s in rhythm. A player who stepped up and made the most of his reps.
Daylen Wiggins | Big | Filling the Lane
Arguably one the best shot blocker at the event. Wiggins was a beast in the paint, had the block of the weekend, and ran the floor with purpose. Still raw, but the upside is there if he keeps putting in the work.
