Jordan Brand Classic 2015: Roster, TV Schedule and Preview

The 2015 Jordan Brand Classic provides yet another chance for the top high school basketball players in the nation to show what they can do on the big stage.

After the McDonald's All-American Game, Nike Hoop Summit and more, these players are doing quite a bit of traveling across the country. However, each opportunity provides more chances to get better by playing against the toughest competition there is at this level.

Of course, the ability to play in front of a national audience also helps as they look to become household names going forward. Even with top player Ben Simmons deciding to withdraw from the event, there is still plenty of talent on each roster to keep you watching.

What: Jordan Brand Classic

Where: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York

When: Friday, April 17

Time: 8 p.m. ET

TV: ESPN2

Live Stream: WatchESPN

East
West
Name	Pos.	School
Isaiah Briscoe	PG	Kentucky
Jaylen Brown	SF	Undecided
Jalen Brunson	PG	Villanova
Thomas Bryant	C	Indiana
Jalen Coleman-Lands	SG	Illinois
Eric Davis	SG	Texas
Cheick Diallo	PF	Undecided
Henry Ellenson	PF	Marquette
Luke Kennard	SG	Duke
Skal Labissiere	C	Kentucky
Charles Matthews	SG	Kentucky
Malachi Richardson	SF	Syracuse
Caleb Swanigan	C	Michigan State
Name	Pos.	School
Dwayne Bacon	SG	Florida State
Malik Beasley	SG	Florida State
Antonio Blakeney	SG	LSU
Deyonta Davis	PF	Michigan State
Tyler Davis	C	Texas A&M
Tyler Dorsey	PG	Oregon
Austin Grandstaff	SG	Ohio State
Dedric Lawson	SF	Memphis
Malik Newman	SG	Undecided
Ivan Rabb	PF	California
Allonzo Trier	SG	Arizona
Stephen Zimmerman	C	Undecided

Top Players to Watch

Jaylen Brown, SF, Undecided

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With Simmons out, Jaylen Brown immediately becomes the best all-around player at this event. The small forward is a well-rounded player with the tools to help his team win in various ways.

RealGM provided a quick but accurate scouting report on the Georgia native:

Brown will be able to fill up the box score at the next level as a good rebounder and willing passer. However, he also knows how to get points on his own with great ball-handling ability and the athleticism to slash to the paint and finish at the rim.

While his shooting is not quite elite at this point, he can still hit any shot on the court and is certain to improve in this area. When that happens, it will not be easy trying to defend him.

The only question about Brown's future is really where he will end up. The wing is currently undecided, although there seems to be a good chance he will succeeded no matter where he lands.

Dwayne Bacon, SG, Florida State

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Although he is not always near the top of recruit lists, basketball fans will know who Dwayne Bacon is before long.

The 6'6" senior is listed as a shooting guard, but he has the strength and athleticism to play either forward position in college. He knows how to work in the paint and his finishing ability at the rim might be the best in the class.

He can certainly finish above the rim if needed, as evidence by the McDonald's All-American Game dunk contest:

Still, his basketball skills will allow him to move to the backcourt and be a huge mismatch there. Few players at the next level will be able to stop him off the dribble, and he will be even more dangerous with a consistent outside shot.

This showcase will give him a chance to prove his ability in a game without much defense.

Skal Labissiere, C, Kentucky

Although little information was out about Skal Labissiere, he put on a show at the Nike Hoop Summit. As a scout told Marc J. Spears of Yahoo Sports, the performance put him in the discussion for the top overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft:

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In my eyes he's going No. 1 next year because he's just so coordinated, so fluid, so skilled. He's not a great shooter now, but you can see he's going to be a very good shooter. He has good balance, good footwork. All the building blocks to be a really good big guy.

He's a guy that no one [in the NBA] has seen a lot before this. All the recruiting guys talk about him. This is my first time seeing him in person and I'm really impressed.

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The 6'10" Haitian has a developed offensive game that relies on his shooting touch and mid-range game, although you can bet one season at Kentucky will have him perfecting his work in the post. By this time next year, he should be a force on both ends of the court.

According to 247Sports, he is already the top center in the nation and isn't even close to reaching his potential.

With great size and athleticism, Labissiere has the ability to put on a show at this event.

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