COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — This is a busy time for every NBA team as they prepare for the upcoming draft on June 22, bringing in prospects for team workouts and meetings. NBA scouts are also on the road during this time evaluating the next wave of talent coming up at the USA Basketball U16 tryouts. This is the most talented group of players in recent memory with at least one scout from every NBA team represented watching some of the top talent from the 2025 and 2026 high school classes over a two-day span.
Peterson was the most polished perimeter player out of the group and has an elite natural feel for the game that a lot of players his age don't have. A 6-5 shooting guard, Peterson impressed NBA scouts with his incredible pace and quick first step off the dribble. Peterson gets to his spots with ease and moves well off the ball. He knows exactly where his teammates are on court and drives to draw the defense for easy buckets.
"The biggest thing for me is just showing scouts, college coaches, whoever, that I'm getting better," Peterson said."If I'm not improving or adding anything to my game then that means I'm not growing as a player and I'm always striving to get better."Dybantsa is widely considered to be the top player in the 2026 class and looked like he fit right in playing against and alongside players a year older than him.
"I used to get really nervous playing in front of NBA scouts," Dybantsa told Yahoo Sports."I can remember my first Peach Jam, I was in eighth grade playing up two divisions and I just, with scouts and college coaches there, I played a little scared. Now it feels more normal and I'm just going out there and having fun."Peat was one of the most improved players during the U16 trials. He's in better shape and looks a little leaner from the high school season.
Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi and Mississippi State have all extended early offers to one of the top guards in the 2026 class.Harwell looked like one of the most improved players out of the group from his high school season with Wasatch Academy to now. He used the adjustment to the altitude to his advantage and beat almost everyone in transition the first couple sessions for easy baskets and impressive dunks.
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