Good competitive game at fantastic40 between New Heights Lightning EYBL 17 (NY) & CA-based Belmont Shore 17. Elite 2025 lead guard Meleek Thomas had game-high 21 pts in NHL's 71-65 win. 6-2+ 2026 Kaiden Bailey had 17 pts (including 3 deep 3s) to lead BS Frank Burlison Fullcourt Press/ Pangos

2024 fantastic40 Notes: 6-0 2027 scoring PG Cayden Daughtry (Calvary Christian/FT. Lauderdale FL) is one hell of a smooth operator! 33 pts (4 threes) in FL Rebels EYBL 15's W over a talented Jet Academy EYBL 15 (GA) squad
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6'2 2027 O'Neal Delancy of state champ Tampa Gibbs HS (FL)/ @FL_Rebels put on show as two way guard at Fullcourt Press/ Pangos @TheFantastic40. The fearless scorer dropped 21pts within flow of offense, could create his own shot on anyone, and showed ability to get buckets without rock.

2024 fantastic40 Notes: 6-7+ 2025 Shon Abaev (Calvary Christian/Ft. Lauderdale FL) is a big time lefty scorer with a dangerous long-distance stroke & the strength to get to the rack & score. 2023 Pangos All-American Camp invitee with numerous HM offers
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6'7 Shon Abaev of Calvary Christian (FL)/SOH Elite has been elite scoring with limited bounced at Fullcourt Press/ Pangos @TheFantastic40. Lefty can create separation with jabs, can shoot it on the move, and has no shortage of confidence letting it fly. Israeli-American is def top 50 in '25

6'3 2027 Quincy Douby Jr. of Miami South Ridge HS (FL)/@SOH_Elite has shown bloodline at Fullcourt Press/ Pangos @TheFantastic40. Like his Dad (former NBA player Quincy Douby), he is a big time shot creator with an above average handle from the SG spot. Shown quite a bit of promise tonight.

6'3 2026 Noah George got it done from both backcourt spots today at Fullcourt Press/ Pangos @TheFantastic40. The Canadian playmaker used his sturdy frame to finish through contact, was able to create for others, and also showed ability to lock down on the perimeter.

6'4 2025 Darius Washington III (son of former #spurs guard and '04 McDonald's All American Darius Washington Jr) of @OCPHoops (FL)/@SOH_Elite had some awesome slashes to rack, is showing combo guard potential,and massive improvement at Fullcourt Press/ Pangos @TheFantastic40.

Love the way that 6'5 2026 Brandon McCoy Jr of St John Bosco Basketball (CA)/Arizona Unity is looking to utilize his size to absorb contact at Fullcourt Press/ Pangos @TheFantastic40. Gets into paint at will, is patient using ball screens, then draws contact once he gets to rack.

6'3 2026 Christian Yeargin of Stranahan HS (FL)/@AllBall365 was one of most intriguing soph's today in final game at Fullcourt Press/ Pangos @TheFantastic40. Explosive athlete who is a big time finisher in traffic and showed a solid stroke from 3PT line.

Always great seeing my guy Kenny Smith ! Kenny brought his 2 new Nike EYBL squads (Georgia-based Jet Academy 16u & 15u) to the fantastic40 in Miami FL this weekend & they were loaded with young talent
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Not many guys brought that 'dog' more than 6'3 2025 Romari Robinson of Miami Senior HS (FL)/@SOH_Elite at Fullcourt Press/ Pangos @TheFantastic40. Fearless attacking the rack, looked for contact at every chance possible, and was solid shooting the rock on the move.

2024 fantastic40 presented by Fullcourt Press/ Pangos & Spalding Notes: really liked what I saw out of 6-11+ 2025 Gustavo Guimaraes (Riveria Prep/Miami FL). Brazilian native has excellent size, agility & scores well on block. South FL sleeper is a good student too (3.2 GPA) Frank Burlison

2024 fantastic40 presented by Fullcourt Press/ Pangos & Spalding Notes: I'm running out of superlatives for sensational 6-5 2025 playmaker Meleek Thomas! Top 10 junior prospect impacts the game in so many ways: scoring, passing, leadership, etc. Duke among his many offers
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2024 fantastic40 presented by Fullcourt Press/ Pangos & Spalding Notes: 6-2+ 2026 flamethrower Kaiden Bailey (Crean Lutheran/Irvine CA) came out of the gates on all cylinders & his early barrage of deep 3s helped Belmont Shore (CA) outlast a physical & stubborn Miami Tropics squad 77-76

Belmont Shore 17u roster at this weekend's fantastic40 in Miami Florida
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2024 fantastic40 presented by Fullcourt Press/ Pangos & Spalding Notes. Really like the upside of 6-11 2026 Paul Osauryi (Canyon International Academy/Phoenix AZ). Toronto Canada big man is long, strong & physical & plays hard & both ends of floor. Must track 2026 center Frank Burlison

2024 fantastic40 presented by Fullcourt Press/ Pangos & Spalding Notes: 6-3 2024 Engel Gutierrez (ABF Academy/Hialeah FL) is a savvy ballhandler with crafty scoring skills. Dominican guard needs to go JC route & would be a great national JC recruit
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2024 fantastic40 presented by Fullcourt Press/ Pangos & Spalding Notes: 6-7 2025 Kade Bonam (St. John Bosco/Bellflower CA) is back playing after shoulder injury sidelined him at end of HS season. Strong & crafty PF can score in a variety of ways & can finish through contact Frank Burlison

2024 fantastic40 presented by Fullcourt Press/ Pangos & Spalding Notes: 6-6+ 2025 Zion Sampaio (St. Andrews/Boca Raton FL) is a long & rangy wing that plays with energy & can score at the cup. Mom hails from Brazil 🇧🇷 & has fantastic academic profile (4.4 GPA). Ivy/Patriot League alert!