I had the incredible opportunity to attend the Prep Hoops Expo, a standout event that brought together basketball enthusiasts, aspiring athletes, and industry experts under one roof. 

Here are 20 players that stood out to me:

Liam Tourtillott     2026 6'0"   Dollar Bay-Tamarack City

Jacob Perdue     2026 6'1"   Kenowa Hills

Darnell Murphy   2026 6'1"   Michigan Collegiate

Jaden Brown      2026 6'2"   Chippewa Valley

Tucker Walther   2025 6'4"   Schoolcraft

Tyree Smith         2025 5'11" Stoney Creek

Kaden Strong     2025 6'1"   Grand Haven

Solomon Spann IV       2026 6'2"   U Of D Jesuit

Cody Charleston 2026 6'0"   Warren Woods Tower

Jeremiah Caffey 2025 6'3"   Brother Rice

Jaden Garwood  2026 6'5"   University Of Detroit Jesuit

Jacob Perdue     2026 6'1"   Kenowa Hills

Shannon Henderson    2025 6'8"   Stockbridge

Gabe Njenga      2025 6'7"   Big Rapids

Douglas Calhoun 2026 5'9"   Hazel Park

Joshua J. Johnson       2026 5'8"   Chippewa Valley

Jeremiah Smith  2026 6'3"   Wayne Memorial

Caden Neves      2025 6'6"   Grandville

Drew Nelson       2025 6'0"   Plainwell

Kendreyas White 2026 6'6"   Carmen Ainsworth 

I encourage everyone in the basketball world to mark this event on their calendar for next year—it's an opportunity to learn, grow, and gain exposure.