Feast of Talent: Top Players Ready to Take Over the 2025 National HoopFeast Thanksgiving Tournament

WESLEY CHAPEL, FL — November 28–29, 2025

Thanksgiving weekend is a time for family and food — but for basketball fans, it’s also the ultimate stage for elite high school talent. The National HoopFeast Thanksgiving Tournament returns to the Wiregrass Ranch Sports Complex in Wesley Chapel, Florida, bringing together some of the top high school teams and players from across the country. The 2025 edition promises two days of nonstop basketball action, athleticism, and strategy, featuring rising stars looking to make their mark early in the season.

With eight courts active simultaneously, the tournament is a whirlwind of speed, skill, and intensity. Fans will witness explosive guards, versatile wings, and powerful forwards navigating fast-paced transitions, physical interior battles, and high-pressure situations. HoopFeast has become a premier Thanksgiving event, known for its deep fields, competitive matchups, and electric atmosphere — and 2025 is no exception.

Headliners to Watch

Tai Bell

• Class: 2028

• Position: Guard

• Height: 6'3"

• High School: Mater Lakes High School

Josiah Brooks

• Class: 2029

• Position: Guard

• Height: 6'2"

• High School: SLAM (Miami, FL)

Willie Burnett III

• Class: 2026

• Position: Combo Guard (CG)

• Height: 6'4"

• High School: Gillion Basketball Academy

• College Commitment: Mississippi State

Cayden Daughtry

• Class: 2027

• Position: Point Guard (PG)

• Height: 6'0"

• High School: Calvary Christian Academy

DJ Gaines (Dwight Gaines Jr.)

• Position: Point Guard (PG)

• Height: 5'11"

• High School: Westminster Academy

RJ Evans

• Class: 2029

• Position: Guard

• Height: 6'5"

• High School: SLAM (Tampa, FL)

Nijaun Harris

• Class: 2028

• Position: Forward

• Height: 6'5"

• High School: St. Petersburg

Ryan Hampton

• Class: 2027

• Position: Small Forward (SF)

• Height: 6'6"

• High School: DME Academy

Mason Fuentes

• Class: 2026

• Position: Point Guard (PG)

• Height: 6'2"

• High School: Riviera Prep (FL)

• College Commitment: Stetson

Myles Fuentes

• Class: 2027

• Position: Point Guard (PG)

• Height: 6'0"

• High School: Riviera Preparatory School (Miami, FL)

Aaron McGee

• Class: 2026

• Position: Shooting Guard (SG)

• Height: 6'2"

• High School: Gillion Basketball Academy

• College Commitment: Arkansas State

Collin Paul

• Class: 2026

• Position: Forward

• Height: 6'7"

• High School: Calvary Christian Academy

• College Commitment: Florida State

Marcis Ponder

• Class: 2026

• Position: Center (C)

• Height: 6'11"

• High School: Gillion Basketball Academy

• College Commitment: Florida State

Evan Roberts

• Class: 2026

• Position: Guard

• High School: Parrish Community High School (FL)

• College Commitment: Jacksonville

Henry Robinson Jr

• Class: 2027

• Position: Small Forward (SF)

• Height: 6′6"

• High School: Pine Ridge (Deltona, FL)

Kyler Theophile

• Class: 2026

• Position: Small Forward (SF)

• Height: 6'5"

• High School: Coral Glades (Coral Springs, FL)

• College Commitment: Kennesaw State

Caleb Williams

• Class: 2026

• Position: Combo Guard (CG)

• Height: 6'5"

• High School: Summit Academy

• College Commitment: Auburn

Yohane Kabongo

• Class: 2027

• Position: Forward

• Height: 6'9"

• High School: DME Academy

Storylines to Watch

Rising Talent Ready to Break Out

HoopFeast has become a proving ground for emerging players who are poised to make their mark. This year’s field is filled with guards who can create their own shot, versatile wings who can impact both ends of the floor, and forwards capable of dominating inside. Players like Cayden Daughtry and Yohane Kabongo will be ones to watch closely.

Elite Depth Across All Positions

With such a stacked roster, every matchup is high-level. The tournament features elite guards, versatile wings, and powerful forwards competing simultaneously across multiple courts. Fast breaks, defensive battles, and highlight-reel plays are expected in abundance. Each possession carries weight, giving players the chance to show their skill, adaptability, and competitiveness.

New Wave of High-Level Competition

Beyond individual talent, teams will bring strategy, cohesion, and preparation to the floor. Coaches and players alike know that HoopFeast is a stage where chemistry meets competition. Expect intense games, tight matchups, and dynamic performances that can shift momentum in a single play.

Players-to-Watch

Aiden Bolden, Julian Beitia, Elijah Bernadin, Niko Boch, Josiah Brooks, Aaron Bryant, Willie Burnett, Idraham Basmi, Tai Bell, Charlie Cohn, Jordan Corbitt, Kaleb Corbitt, Ronald Clark, Arcadian Davis, Ayden “Skoot” Donald, Cayden Daughtry, Quincy Douby Jr, Desean Clayton, DJ Gaines, RJ Evans, Nijaun Harris, Ryan Hampton, Terrell James, Aaron Magee, Nathan Kirk, Demarius Knight, Chris Kit, Mohommed Masoud, Khanye Moss, Delan Montgomery, Dallas Oliver, Miguel Orbe, Collin Paul, Frandy Perez, Marcis Ponder, Arhan Ramachandran, Evan Roberts, Henry Robinson, Jayden Robinson, RJ Livingston, Sebastein Lefranc, Kyler Theophile, Tico Smith, Travis Tripplett, Timothy West, Jacob Zhu, Mason Fuentes, Myles Fuentes, Neo Flores, Jayden Williams, Josue Bwabwa, Jayden Joseph, Yohane Kabongo

The Energy of HoopFeast

HoopFeast isn’t just a tournament — it’s an experience. Fans will witness packed gyms, roaring crowds, and nonstop action across multiple courts. Players perform under bright lights against elite competition, testing their skills, stamina, and strategy. The energy, intensity, and excitement make HoopFeast one of the premier Thanksgiving basketball showcases in the nation.

The Final Word

When the first whistle blows on November 28, expect a weekend full of athleticism, strategy, heart, and highlight-worthy plays. The 2025 National HoopFeast Thanksgiving Tournament isn’t just a showcase; it’s a celebration of basketball itself.

The lights are bright, the energy is high, and the players are ready to deliver.

This is HoopFeast — where the next chapter of basketball greatness begins.