Amid a jam-packed grassroots season teeming with events nationwide and internationally, it might be simple to concentrate on the premier athletes who missed the 2024 Pangos All-American Camp due to conflicts or other concerns. Yet, from an optimistic standpoint, this situation paved the way for other aspirational collegiate hopefuls.
The Pangos All-American Camp is tailored for the national Top 150 contenders, but due to the overflowing NCAA transfer portal, colleges now tend to overlook high school athletes outside the Top 50 in esteemed national rankings, with some leeway.
A significant number of rising seniors (2025) have yet to pledge their commitment to a college, a stark contrast to the norm of previous years when several would have made their decisions by the time this event ushers in the summer.
Camp Director Dinos Trigonis extended invitations to some talents lacking widespread acclaim but possessing the potential to ascend to the ranks of the national Top 150 recruits.
Astonishingly, two participants, a guard and a center, entered the camp with not a single offer but will depart amid a wave of national attention. Offers are anticipated to ensue as well. The guard, measuring 6-foot-2 Darrell Brown Jr., a 2025 candidate hailing from West Nottingham Academy (Colora, Md.), made a formidable impression with his explosive drives and athletic prowess in the opening camp game.
As play progressed, it became evident that his supplementary skills were equally formidable; Brown manifests excellent dribbling abilities and a capable outside shot that commands defensive respect. His playing style resembles that of ex-USC and NBA guard Robert Pack, delivering considerable impact near the hoop, despite his modest stature.
National scouts were rather bewildered to find Brown without a formal scholarship offer, which could be unprecedented for a Pangos Camp standout.
Analogous to Darrell Brown, the center who shared this offerless predicament is the 7-foot rising senior (2025) Tammar Brown from Rocktop Academy (King of Prussia, Pa.). Multiple factors can contribute to a player’s lack of offers, particularly for centers who often mature later in their high school tenure.
Nonetheless, for the reticent Brown, it’s clear he’s on track to advance significantly within two years and possesses the potential to emerge as a legitimate NBA candidate.
The swiftly progressing abilities of Tammar Brown are starting to align with his growing self-assurance, and during the camp games, he demonstrated an ability to hold his own among a formidable set of camp centers.
He landed some skillful turnaround shots and even a fadeaway jumper executed with finesse. Tammar Brown also exhibits commendable post positioning when calling for the ball, overall agility, and impressive reach, coupled with a build that captures the interest of NBA scouts.
The recruitment propositions for both Browns are likely to increase substantially before long.
Other notable standouts did arrive at camp with some collegiate interests, yet their prospects should augment following their performances. Notably, 6-foot-10 Cody Peck, a rising junior (2026) from Carmel Christian (Matthews, N.C.), stood out with his adaptability in offense, including long-range scoring and a diverse array of finesse shots near the basket. Agile for his size, Peck’s promise as a prospective talent was undeniable among a camp packed with potential.
A selection of premium prospects among the big men expected to witness a surge in recruitment include 6-foot-10 2025 Jayden Leverett from Chapin (El Paso, Texas), 6-foot-10 Collins Onyejiaka of Newman School (Boston, Mass.), and 7-foot 2026 Keiner Asprilla from Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, N.J.).
In the segments of wings and guards, individuals likely to climb in this category, among others, are 6-foot 2025 Miles Sadler from Canyon International Academy (Phoenix, Ariz.), 6-foot-5 2026 Dylan Mingo from Long Island Lutheran (Glen Head, N.Y.), 6-foot-5 2026 Elias Obenyah from Salesian (Richmond, Calif.), 6-foot-7 2025 Robert Moore from AZ Compass Prep (Chandler, Ariz.), 6-foot-6 2025 Jayden Vance from Bella Vista Prep (Scottsdale, Ariz.), and 6-foot-8 2026 Christian Collins from Westchester (Los Angeles, Calif.).
Trigonis prioritized height to enrich the camp’s depth, providing the 26 NBA teams and their scouts present with performances and potential worth noting for the future. ILLUSTRATE A number were undoubtedly impressed by 6-foot-9 2025 Oswin Erhunmwunse from Putnam Science Academy (Conn.) for his continuous vigor and the highest vertical leap among the big men present.
Similarly, 7-foot-1 2025 Xavion Staton of Sierra Vista (Las Vegas, Nev.) captivated with his relentless shot-blocking abilities and aggressive play, alongside academic excellence. Erhunmwunse and Staton faced plenty of challenges at the rim, with the majority favoring Staton’s defensive prowess.
Eager anticipation surrounds the potential matchup between Erhunmwunse and Staton at Tuesday’s Cream of the Crop Top 30 All-Star Game, an event reserved for the camp’s top-tier talent.
This showcase is also expected to host a clash featuring perhaps the camp’s preeminent guards: 2024 All-American Elite Team nominee Maleek Thomas, a 6-foot-4 powerhouse from Lincoln Park (Midland, Pa.), and the 6-foot-5 2025 Brayden Burries from Roosevelt (Eastvale, Calif.).
Although matchups for the elite all-star exhibition remain tentative after two days of camp contests, the likelihood of these two facing off on the camp’s concluding day is high.
Other definitive entries comprise 6-foot-3 2025 Jerry Easter from La Lumiere (La Porte, Ind.), 6-foot-3 2026 Ikenna Alozie from Dream City Christian (Glendale, Ariz.), 6-foot-6 2025 Tounde Yessoufou from St. Joseph (Santa Maria, Calif.), 6-foot-10 post-graduate Matt Gilhool from Penn Charter (Philadelphia, Pa.), and his scholastic peer, 6-foot-1 2025 Jake West.
