Friday Night Standouts-Atlanta Classic March 27th, 2026
By Dr. Kris Watkins-Owner/Director of Southern Hoops Report, Video Director for On The Radar Hoops
2029 Cadien Hudson (GA Stars)
Hudson is a dynamic forward who presents a tough matchup on the offensive end. He is patient in getting to his spots, where he is an elite scorer. He plays well out of the triple threat, where he can read his defender’s stance before attacking to get to his mid-range pull-up or all the way to the rim. He has good length and is able to take bumps on drives, score through contact when he gets into the paint, or stop and hit his turnaround jumper.
2027 Dylan Allen (IDBA Select)
Allen didn’t see a shot he couldn’t hit from three on Friday night, knocking down 7 threes en route to a game-high 23 points in a win for IDBA Select. He showed he needs very little space to get his shot off and can use his head fake to get to his step-back three when defenders close out hard after he hits a few early in the game. He also showed he can score off both catch-and-shoot situations and off flare screens.
2028 Steffan Jacques (Team SMASH Pro)
Already early in the spring, Jacques is establishing himself as a player to track heading into the May open period on the On The Radar Hoops Circuit. After being a top performer at our Spring Showcase, he has carried that momentum over to numerous outstanding efforts for Team Smash. He is a fluid shooter with a smooth release that looks like it’s going in every time. On Friday night, he showed that he isn’t just a standstill shooter and that he can put the ball on the floor. He also has good length that allows him to make an impact on the defensive end of the floor as well.
Dr. Kris Watkins has been an evaluator, event operator, and media member since 2004. He brings an extensive background in player promotion, media, and event operations, along with 10 years of coaching experience at both the college and high school levels. Watkins served as a college assistant coach and a head high school coach before founding Coaching Watkins Athletics, Inc. Watkins holds a doctorate in education with a specialization in instruction and curriculum from Liberty University. Follow him on X @DrKris Watkins and @SHReport as well as on IG at @SHReport