New Watchlist: a focused group of seniors who are already separating themselves. Production, feel, and a style of play that scales up. No noise, just names you should track before everyone else does.
DEMETRIUS LILLEY
6’9 – 206 cm – Binghamton Bearcats (transfer LaSalle Explorers) – Senior.
Energetic modern big with mobility, budding stretch potential, and strong activity on the glass. Flashes efficiency as a roller and pick-and-pop threat, but lacks strength and rim-protection presence to anchor a defense. Must tighten decision-making and stabilize shooting to translate his tools consistently.
| STRENGTHS | WEAKNESSES |
|---|---|
| Rebounder | Physical strength |
| Shooting range | Turnover prone – handling |
| Athleticism – Mobility | Perimeter defense |
COMPARISON: Comparable to Dischon Thomas, a versatile big who spaces the floor and contributes on the glass despite a non-imposing physique.
PROJECTION: Projected early fit in leagues such as Austria, Croatia, or the Czech Republic, where his mobility and shooting translate quickly. To climb into stronger European roles, he must add physicality and hold ground more consistently against bigger frontcourt matchups.
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QUIMARI PETERSON
6’1 – 185 cm – Washington Huskies (transfer ETSU) – Senior.
Smart, steady lead guard with elite shooting progression and a polished pick-and-roll feel who keeps the offense organized. Crafty rather than explosive, he creates advantages with pace and reads more than pure athletic tools. Needs more strength and rim pressure to hold his impact against bigger, more physical guards.
| STRENGTHS | WEAKNESSES |
|---|---|
| Shooting efficiency | Average physical tools |
| Pick and Roll driver | Slashing skills |
| Defensive anticipation | Playmaking |
COMPARISON: Comparable to Rasir Bolton. A tough, disciplined guard who relies on IQ, pace control, and two-way reliability rather than burst or size, with streaky shooting as the main swing factor.
PROJECTION: Early fit for BNXT or Finland, where decision-making and shooting translate quickly and rookies are given responsibility. With added strength and more consistent rim pressure, he could develop into a stabilizing rotation guard for solid top-level European leagues.
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JORDAN BRINSON
6’2 – 188 cm – CAL State Northridge Matadors – Graduate.
Explosive slashing guard with real downhill burst and a solid assist-to-turnover profile who brings pace, energy, and secondary creation. Limited perimeter shooting and an injury-marred career make his efficiency volatile and his impact streaky. Needs strength, durability, and a steadier jumper to translate his driving game to pro settings.
| STRENGTHS | WEAKNESSES |
|---|---|
| Slashing – Athleticism | Concerns due to past injuries |
| Playmaking – Decision making | 3-P consistency |
| Perimeter defense | Strength – Physicality |
COMPARISON: Comparable to Ryan Allen, a quick downhill guard who thrives creating pace and attacking the rim but remains inconsistent as a shooter.
PROJECTION: Projected to start in lower-tier European leagues such as Ireland or Luxembourg, where his slashing and tempo creation offer immediate value. To climb toward mid-level roles, he must prove durability and stabilize his perimeter shooting.
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MARCUS BANKS
6’3 – 191 cm – Massachusetts Minutemen (transfer UMBC) – Graduate.
Sharpshooting guard with deep range, quick release, and true gravity off movement. Can score off screens and attack closeouts, but limited burst and streaky handle reduce his efficiency under pressure. Needs to tighten creation and add versatility inside the arc to avoid being a one-dimensional perimeter weapon.
| STRENGTHS | WEAKNESSES |
|---|---|
| Shooting range | Handling – turnover prone |
| Balanced frame | Average lateral quickness |
| Functional secondary handler | Limited slasher |
COMPARISON: Comparable to Brandon Rush, a high-volume sharpshooter with deep range and functional strength, but limited creation off the dribble.
PROJECTION: Projected early fit for Slovakia or the Latvia–Estonia League, where shooting specialists can make an immediate impact. To climb toward higher-level European benches as an off-the-catch specialist, he must reduce turnovers and improve his defensive footspeed.
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DEYTON ALBURY
6’3 – 191 cm – New Mexico Lobos (transfer Utah State) – Senior.
Physically strong combo-guard who scores efficiently at all three levels and gets to the rim with pace changes and craft. Solid spot-up shooter and reliable secondary creator, but limited off-ball separation and streaky decision-making can slow his impact. Needs to increase 3PT volume and sharpen reads to thrive against higher-level defenses.
| STRENGTHS | WEAKNESSES |
|---|---|
| Good size for position | Movements off the ball |
| Slasher | Playmaking – decision making |
| Shooting selection | Defensive rotation |
COMPARISON: Comparable to Jayvon Graves. A sturdy, versatile scoring guard with functional playmaking but without elite reads or true lead-guard command.
PROJECTION: As a Cotonou player, he can be an early fit for leagues such as France Pro-B, Spain’s Primera División, or Germany, where his profile aligns well with the pace and physicality. With improved decision-making and more consistent perimeter impact, he projects as a rotation-level guard in top European leagues within a couple of seasons.
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KERR KRIISA
6’3 – 191 cm – Cincinnati Bearcats (transfer Kentucky Wildcats) – Graduate.
Smart, experienced lead guard who thrives as a passer and floor organizer, with real shooting upside when in rhythm. Lack of burst, limited rim pressure, and recent inconsistency from three cap his scoring impact. Needs to regain efficiency post-injury to stabilize his value as a modern P&R operator.
| STRENGTHS | WEAKNESSES |
|---|---|
| Playmaking – leadership | Shooting efficiency |
| Basketball IQ | Limited slashing |
| Potential shooter | Strength – injuries issues |
COMPARISON: Comparable to his former Zalgiris Academy teammate Rokas Jokubaitis. A poised pick-and-roll guard with vision and shooting touch, but average athletic tools and streak-based scoring.
PROJECTION: Early fit for structured, system-driven environments such as Lithuania, Poland, or Germany BBL in an outsider team. To climb toward stronger European rotations, he must regain consistent perimeter efficiency, add functional strength, and prove he can stay durable across a full season.
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JERMAHRI HILL
6’5 – 196 cm – George Mason Patriots (transfer Ball State) – Senior.
Athletic slashing wing who plays downhill with force and lives at the free-throw line. Brings size, length, and two-way activity, but streaky perimeter shooting and loose decision-making limit his efficiency. Needs sharper reads and a more stable jumper to scale his game upward.
| STRENGTHS | WEAKNESSES |
|---|---|
| Slasher | Decision making – turnover prone |
| Versatile – Good size for his role | 3-P consistency |
| Passing skills | Strength – Physicality |
COMPARISON: Comparable to Austin Crowley, an elegant, fluid swingman who can create for himself and others but still carries a questionable 3-point profile and needs added strength to maximize his physical tools.
PROJECTION: Projects as a rookie fit in leagues such as Romania or Sweden, where his slashing, activity, and versatility can show early value. With improved catch-and-shoot reliability, fewer turnovers, and functional strength gains, he has the upside to grow into a high-level European contributor.
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TYON GRANT-FOSTER
6’7 – 201 cm – Gonzaga Bulldogs (transfer Grand Canyon Lopes) – Graduate.
Explosive two-way forward with elite athletic tools and real downhill scoring punch. Generates fouls, defends multiple positions, and plays above the rim, but streaky perimeter shooting and decision-making limit consistency. Needs steadier mechanics and fewer rushed possessions to translate his impact to higher levels.
| STRENGTHS | WEAKNESSES |
|---|---|
| Athleticism – Slashing | 3-P consistency |
| Versatility | Turnover prone – decision making |
| Solid scorer | Defensive discipline |
COMPARISON: Comparable to Jordan Usher, an athletic, high-motor forward who excels as a slasher and multitool piece but remains capped by perimeter inconsistency..
PROJECTION: Early-impact profile for solid leagues such as the Winner League or France Pro-A, where his physical tools translate immediately. To push toward top-level European rotations, he must stabilize perimeter shooting and sharpen off-ball reads to better complement his downhill scoring. The G-League remains a concrete option.
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MICHAEL HOUGE
6’7 – 201 cm – Oakland Golden Grizzlies (Transfer Jacksonville State) – Graduate.
High-motor undersized big who wins with strength, physicality, and relentless activity on the glass. Efficient finisher on short rolls and put-backs, but limited shooting range and lateral mobility cap versatility. Needs a reliable midrange/pick-and-pop threat and better switch survival to scale up competitively.
| STRENGTHS | WEAKNESSES |
|---|---|
| Shooting range | Limited explosiveness |
| Movements off the ball | Perimeter defender |
| Rebounds | Injury prone |
COMPARISON: Comparable to Mervin James, a strong, effort-driven interior big who rebounds, finishes, and brings physical competitiveness, though with still-developing perimeter skill..
PROJECTION: Early fit for Great Britain, Denmark, or Kosovo, where his motor and physicality can show right away. To grow into mid-level European rotations, he must expand his shooting range, refine footwork in space, and add functional agility to handle quicker fronts.
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MAKAI WILLIS
6’8 – 203 cm – Texas State Bobcats (transfer ULM Warhawks) – Senior.
Physical, high-motor interior big who rebounds, seals, and finishes with strength and activity. Provides reliable paint presence and short-roll scoring, but limited footwork and modest vertical pop cap his versatility. Needs sharper reads, cleaner post execution, and steadier shooting to become more than a pure interior role player.
| STRENGTHS | WEAKNESSES |
|---|---|
| Solid finisher | Limited rim-protection |
| Rebounder | Turnover prone – management possessions |
| Shooting range in development | Playmaking – passing skills |
COMPARISON: Comparable to Jalyn McCreary. A strong, active frontcourt piece who impacts the paint with effort and timing but lacks above-the-rim explosiveness and perimeter skill.
PROJECTION: Early fit for leagues like Cyprus or Georgia, where his motor, rebounding, and interior efficiency translate immediately. To move toward mid-tier European roles, he must stabilize pick-and-pop shooting and improve mobility in space to hold up against quicker lineups.
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