This week, USA Basketball invited 34 outstanding high school players born in 2007 to Colorado Springs, Colorado for the USA Basketball U17 Training Camp. The camp began on Sunday, June 16, and throughout the week the player roster was reduced from 34 players to 12. On Sunday, June 23, the final 12 players on the roster will fly to Istanbul, Turkey to participate in the FIBA Men’s U17 World Cup.
Only select media, NBA personnel and family members were allowed to watch live throughout the week.
All of the players in attendance are part of the class of 2025 or 2026. At the earliest, they could be in the NBA Draft classes of 2026 and 2027. NBA scouts’ sample sizes are still small for many of these players, but teams can start collecting data.
USA Basketball U17 Junior National Team: Final 12-man roster
5 Stars Plus+ SF AJ Dybantsa
AJ Divanza He has been On3’s No. 1 player in the 2025 class since reclassifying late in 2023. Prior to his reclassification, the five-star plus+ small forward was the No. 1 overall player in the class of 2026. Many of the scouts in attendance this week were eager to see DiVanza and the other players at the top of the 2025 and 2026 classes compete against each other.
Right from the start of the first session, DiVanza quickly established himself among his peers.
“He’s the only guy here who is a franchise prospect,” an NBA scout told me. “He’s not there yet, but his shooting is improving and he’s a true alpha.”
By the end of the sixth session, the topic of courtside conversation was centered on DiVanza, whose blend of positional range, explosive athleticism and the ability to create for himself in the half-court provided plenty of “wow” moments for the crowd.
DiVanza first burst onto the national stage as a freshman, where he was named Massachusetts Gatorade Player of the Year. He is a veteran of USA Basketball, having won a gold medal last year as part of the U-16 team at the FIBA Americas Championship.
“He’s incredible. He has a chance to be a superstar, an NBA All-Star and all of that is possible,” one NBA scout said. “Size, first step, mentality, athleticism. He has a lot of tools already.”
This won’t be the first time NBA scouts have watched DiVanza live, but the sample size is still small.
“He’s in a class of his own,” another NBA scout said. “He’s one of the best high school prospects in the country that I’ve seen over the last few cycles. He might even be the best.”
Dybantsa earned On3 Overall MVP honors for his play through the first six sessions.
“He’s a leader,” an NBA scout said. “There’s no denying that when he steps on the court, all eyes are on him, and he deserves it.”
5 Star Plus+ PF Kamboozer
Divanza is the No. 1 overall player, Cam Boozer has firmly secured the No. 2 spot. The son of former USA Basketball gold medalist Carlos Boozer continues to be in the conversation as one of the top players in the class thanks to his consistent and productive play.
“His potential is limited,” one NBA scout said. “He’ll be a good NBA player. He’ll be a starter who plays 10 years and makes $100 million. I just hope the expectations are right for him. He’s an NBA starter, but not a star.”
Boozer is one of the winningest players high school basketball has seen in a long time. The five-star plus+ forward has won three consecutive Florida 7A State Championships, two Nike Peach Jam titles and a FIBA Gold Medal with USA Basketball. Since entering high school, he has won three different venues, seven different seasons and seven different titles.
“Boozer’s interesting,” an NBA scout told me. “He knows how to play, he can pass and he can rebound, but he’s not 6’9 or 6’10, so I’m not sure how that will play out. He’ll play in our league, but he’ll have to get his jump shot consistent. If he can do that, I think he’ll open up a lot more possibilities.”
Five Star Plus+ PF Core Peat
Core Pete is currently the No. 5 overall player in the On3 industry rankings for 2025. The 6-foot-8 forward is the son of former NBA offensive lineman Todd Peete. Koa Peete’s brother, Andrus Peete, is a three-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman.
“I’ve never seen him play anything unspectacular,” one NBA scout said. “He’s always done something. If he could just make the shots, he’d have a chance.”
Pete, like Boozer, had a prolific high school career, winning three consecutive Arizona state championships and two FIBA gold medals with the United States Basketball Association.
“The core is good,” an NBA scout told me, “and he’s productive. But he’d have to be a wing, and he’s a 4 or 5 at the moment. I don’t trust his jump shot, but the winning qualities and production he brings are undeniable.”
4-star PF Chris Cenac
One of the most improved players recently is the 6-foot-10 forward. Chris CenacThe On3 No. 6 overall player in the 2025 class was fresh off an MVP performance at the NBPA Top 100 Camp and was one of the many spectators curious to see how he would perform on the USA Basketball stage.
“So what’s his ceiling,” one NBA scout asked. “He’s got the size and the athleticism. He can shoot the ball, he can put the ball up the court and he’s got a high rebound rate. He’s still new to this but he’s made a great impression. Everything he does will translate to our league.”
“He has a lot of the qualities we’re looking for,” an NBA scout said. “It’s still early, but my initial impression is he has top-five potential.”
“I think Cenac is a star. He has a lot of talent in his game, but he also has a lot of untapped talent that he’s just starting to show,” said another NBA scout.
4-star PG Caden Boozer
“Kayden is going to play in the league. He’s going to play professionally for 10-12 years. He’s going to be someone’s backup and be able to run a team when a starter gets injured.”
4 star SF Taj Ariza
“I was surprised by Ariza. He asserted himself and was able to make some plays. He also had some good 3-pointers from the corner.”
4 Star PG Kingston Flemings
“I didn’t realize how athletic he was. Real power. I like the way he plays defense. He’s competitive. You have to do something with your shot, but his reads are the best I’ve seen and he touches the paint.”
