As an unofficial prelude to the prestigious Border League, the Wootten Top 150 Camp offers individual prospects one final platform to shine in front of McDonald’s All-American voters and scouts alike. The two-day camp provided no shortage of instruction, education in the classroom, and development on reads on particular actions. At the culmination of each of the two, two-hour blocks, the players were able to put their skills to work with 5-on-5 play, and their desire to get after it was evident, especially with the upperclassmen.
For the Class of 2027 players, the Wootten 150 served as what is likely their final individual showcase to put their talents on center stage before senior campaigns begin. More than McDonald’s votes and rankings, it also provided an opportunity for NBA teams to get familiar with players’ games prior to them hitting the collegiate ranks, resulting in some high-level hoops over the two days of action that Wootten 150 brought us.
Ani Umana broke down many of the top upperclassmen that Wootten had to offer, and also examined a number of the underclass standouts. Here’s a look at six players who may not have as many stars next to their names, but really helped themselves with their performances at the 2026 Wootten 150:
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Josh Rivera had a big game today in the NY Crusaders win over Prolifc Prep.
Rivera caught up with @LeagueRDY to talk schools involved, his commitment timeline and what he’s ultimately looking for in a program.
UMass, Loyola Chicago and FIU all mentioned. https://t.co/grO2TQMyaw
— League Ready (@LeagueRDY) October 3, 2026
Josh Rivera, 6’7″, SG/SF, Archbishop Stepinac (NY), 2027
While the event was loaded with five-star talent, there may not have been a player who hit more shots than Josh Rivera. The big wing had effortless 3-point range out to the NBA line, possessed extreme confidence, and was able to create separation off of the bounce to get his shot off.
Though he already had official visits scheduled to mid-major programs where he could play right away such as FIU, UMass, and Loyola Chicago, high-major programs such as USC stepped in to put scholarship offers on the table after Rivera’s breakout showing in Vegas.
Carter Coleman, 6’8″, SF, Oklahoma Christian Academy (Okl.), 2028
A player I wasn’t familiar with, my notebook filled up mighty quickly watching Carter Coleman. Able to play either forward spot, Coleman was super-tough when he got going downhill, flourished as a finisher in transition, and showed that he could be a playmaker from the forward spot.
Despite playing for Chinese Taipei’s (Taiwan) U18 team, Coleman finds himself ranked outside of the top 150 nationally, which is bound to change in the coming months.
Braydon Langston, 6’7″, SF/PF, Massanutten Military Academy (VA), 2028
As far as energy was concerned, there may not have been a player who brought more than Braydon Langston. The pogo stick was the best cutter that the event had to offer, was a constant threat on the offensive glass, and showed the ability to step out and shoot threes with his feet set.
The Georgia product made the move north to Massanutten, where he should continue to prove that he has potential as a high-major glue guy.
Jomar Bernard, 6’6″, SG/SF, The Villages Charter (Flor.), 2027
Capable of playing all three perimeter positions, Jomar Bernard is a player who I have been fascinated with since I first saw him running with Tre Mann Elite on the Puma Pro16 circuit and he backed up my opinion at Wootten.
The versatile guard utilized his size to see over the top of defenders as a playmaker, defended four different spots at times, and shot the ball much more consistently from the 3-point line. The highest-ranked recruit in Florida Atlantic history, Bernard has the type of game to make an immediate impact at the mid-major power.
Malik Moore, 6’4″, PG/SG, Iowa United Prep (Iowa), 2028
Able to play both backcourt spots, Malik Moore came to Vegas with a chip on his shoulder and it was evident with his play. The lefty combo guard was outstanding in pick-and-roll play, made high-level passes with both hands, and had no problem creating separation to get his shot off.
With rankings all over the board, Moore undoubtedly locked up his spot as a top 50 player in the class in my eyes with his play in Vegas.
King Rachal, 6’7″, SF, DNA Prep (Cal.), 2027
One of the more polarizing players on the West Coast, King Rachal showed the upside that has national scouts buzzing at the Wootten Camp. He played both forward positions, was an outstanding cutter, and used his athleticism on both ends of the court.
While all of the tools are there, Rachal needs to improve on his consistency, but showed everyone in Vegas how special a prospect he can potentially become.
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