In this final report from the 2026 Travel Team Jamboree, we spotlight some seniors that should eventually get opportunities at the next level as well as some players who have not yet reached high school but look to have bright futures.
Kamani Dixon, TNT Hoopsquad 17U: A 6’1 senior out of Lake Nona near Orlando, Dixon used a strong frame and soft shooting touch to manufacture points. He connected on threes off the catch and the dribble, put the ball on the floor to score, finishing well through contact in traffic. Dixon was solid with the basketball when facing pressure, made good decisions on the move and proved to be a good rebounder at his size.
Sebastian Moreno, FL Rebels 2030: Though still in middle school, the 5’10 Moreno already has varsity experience playing at Doral Academy in Miami. We came away impressed by his composure, confidence, and creativity. He sees the floor well, makes good decisions with the ball, and is alert to get the ball quickly to open teammates in transition, in the post, or on the perimeter. Moreno has range to the arc and can manufacture his own scoring opportunities but has the point guard mentality of getting and keeping his teammates involved.
Ibrahima Basima, Showtime Ballers 17U: The 6’7 senior out of West Oaks Academy in Ocoee no doubt has some lower level offers right now but hopes to use this spring as an opportunity to play at a higher level. Basima excels in the open floor, beating defenders down court for easy baskets. He also has a knack for offensive rebounding and scoring via putbacks, may of the “slam” variety. Basima can also be effective in scoring with one or two dribbles inside the arc. His jumper from fifteen feet and in is reliable while he can be a streaky three-point threat. Basima plays with great energy and athleticism at both ends of the court. He has the wingspan and foot speed to be a versatile defender.
Gabe Gates, FL Rebels 2030: A 6’7 eighth grader at Miami Schoolhouse Prep, he averaged double figures on the varsity this year, helping them to a regional playoff spot. For a player his size and age, Gates has excellent athletic ability and body control. He is quick off the floor to challenge shots, grab rebounds, and throw down lobs. Gates pursues rebounds out of his area, has good hands, and is quick to outlet the ball. Many of his points come via transition, putbacks, and getting the ball in the paint off ball-screen action. Gates plays with an edge and backs down from no one on the court. It will be interesting to see if his skill level can catch up to his physical prowess.
Josh Shipman, Team Breakdown 17U: The 6’4 senior played at DME last season. We don’t recall seeing him play but he was quick to impress this past weekend. A high-level run/jump athlete, Shipman got to rebounds ahead of bigger opponents, overpowered defenders on drives to the basket and finished well over the rim in traffic. He showed good passing acumen, getting the ball into the post as well as quickly getting it into the hands of open perimeter shooters. Shipman covers ground quickly on defense, has a nose for the ball in the passing lanes, and is quick to convert from defense to offense.
Eddie Rios III, FL Rebels 2030: A 5’10 eighth grader at Schoolhouse Prep in Miami, Rios could challenge his dad’s legacy as one of the better players to come out of Miami-Dade since the turn of the century. He has an innate ability to score, is tough with the ball, and is a solid distributor. While “E-3” may lack some heft right now, he will no doubt fill out in the near future. That will allow him to better absorb some of the physicality that will surely come his way. An alert defender, Rios plays the passing lanes well, works hard to contain opposing ball-handlers, and doesn’t shy away from mixing it up inside when pursuing rebounds.
Terrel James, Showtime Ballers 17U: A 6’0 senior out of West Oaks Academy, James is a scoring point guard that fills it up as well as gets and keeps teammates involved. He can create and connect his own shot off the dribble on either side of the arc, pull up for jumpers or floaters in the lane, and creatively finish in a crowd at the basket. James has good speed and quickness with the ball, pushes the pace, and makes good reads coming off ball-screens. He has active hands and feet on defense and is quick to disrupt passing lanes.
Miles Moten, FL Rebels 2030: A 6’0 eighth grader out of St. Petersburg, we first caught his act two years ago at an event, so if Moten “blows up” down the road, remember you heard it here first. Moten is on the slender side at this point but no doubt that will change sooner rather than later. He has good skills in all areas of the game, is a good athlete that will get even better in the future, and plays with a calm yet serious demeanor. Moten shoots the ball well inside the arc, has a quick first step to the basket, and handles the ball well vs. pressure. He has quick feet and active hands on defense.
Deandre Curate, TNT Hoopsquad 17U: A 6’1 senior from Mount Dora Christian, Curate scored well in the first game of the day on Saturday. He kept defenders off balance with a mix of made three-pointers and tough finishes off the bounce. Curate was quick to beat the defense down the floor in transition. On defense, he harassed ball-handlers, disrupted passing lanes, and challenged bigger opponents successfully for rebounds.
Moussa Sy, Showtime Ballers 17U: A 6’7 senior out of West Oaks Academy, Sy seemingly improves each time we see him play. A mobile and fluid athlete, he glides in for scores and rebounds in the basket area. Sy shows continuing comfort in scoring in the post, can put the ball on the floor for one or two dribbles to attack the basket, and has become much quicker at getting off a good shot when receiving the ball in the lane on the move. He does a good job of protecting the rim without fouling and can switch out on smaller opponents in ball-screen action.