Under Armour Elite 24 2015: Date, TV Schedule, Rosters and Preview

The future of college basketball will be in action Saturday, as two dozen of the best high school players will participate in Under Armour's Elite 24 showcase.

While these players from the 2016 and 2017 classes aren't household names yet, they all have bright futures at various levels of the sport. This event will give them the stage they deserve to highlight their abilities before their junior and senior years of high school.

Add this to the beautiful backdrop of the court at Pier 2 in Brooklyn, New York, and this is an exhibition you don't want to miss.

Elite 24 All-Star Game Info

Date: Saturday, August 22

Time: 7 p.m. ET

Where: E24 Court, Pier 2, Brooklyn, New York

TV: ESPNU

	Team EZ Pass
	Team Doo Be Doo
No.	Player	Pos.	Class
0	DeAndre Ayton	C	2017
1	Justin Jackson	SF	2016
2	Troy Brown	PG	2017
3	Frank Jackson	PG	2016
4	Hamidou Diallo	SG	2017
5	Terrance Ferguson	SG	2016
10	Trevon Duval	PG	2017
11	Josh Jackson	SF	2016
21	Thon Maker	C	2016
22	T.J. Leaf	PF	2016
23	Seventh Woods	PG	2016
24	Dewan Huell	PF	2016
No.	Player	Pos.	Class
00	Udoka Azubuike	C	2016
1	Jalek Felton	PG	2017
2	Mario Kegler	SF	2016
3	Kobi Simmons	PG	2016
4	Rawle Alkins	SG	2016
5	Shamorie Ponds	PG	2016
11	Markelle Fultz	SG	2016
21	Billy Preston	PF	2017
22	Wenyen Gabriel	PF	2016
23	M.J. Walker	SF	2017
24	Edrice "Bam Bam" Adebayo	PF	2016
32	Jarrett Allen	C	2016

Top Players to Watch

Josh Jackson, SG

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There will always be a debate over which players are the best in each class, but Josh Jackson has earned tons of praise going into his senior season. Jerry Meyer of 247Sports even called him the best shooting guard he has ever scouted:

Meyer called attention to one specific performance that earned such a distinction:

At 6'7" (or taller, depending on the publication), Jackson has the size of a forward with the slashing ability to score from anywhere on the court. He also has elite pure athleticism that allows him to finish above the rim no matter who is defending him.

Jackson can dominate any game, but this type of exhibition should really showcase what he can do.

Thon Maker, C

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Few players in the nation have as much upside as Thon Maker. The 7'0" center has the skills of a guard with good handle and the ability to hit an outside shot. If he puts it all together, he could be a perennial NBA All-Star.

However, Maker is still extremely raw on the court and therefore inconsistent. While he originally planned on reclassifying for the 2015 class, it seems he made the smart decision to stay in high school until 2016. 

He explained to Tony Rehagen of USA Today his excitement in returning for his senior year with brother Matur Maker:

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I can't wait for the season to kick off and play with my brother. Just competing with him in practice—watching us both get better. We're both physically bigger and mentally stronger, more knowledgeable of the game. It makes it that much better for us to come at each other.

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The next season will allow him to bulk up, work on his low-post game and gain more consistency. If he can do that, Maker could be one of the top players in the nation.

DeAndre Ayton, C

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There have been some big-time center prospects over the past few seasons, and DeAndre Ayton could be next on the list as the No. 1 player in the 2017 class, according to 247Sports.

Dan McDonald of Rivals.com gave his brief impression of the 7-footer:

Ayton can score with his back to the basket while also stepping outside to hit a jumper, an impressive offensive arsenal for a player who only just finished his sophomore season of high school. The Bahamas native has great polish for his age and should only get better with time.

If he can put up good numbers in this matchup with mostly older competition, the hype train will grow in the coming years.

Seventh Woods, PG

While he is not one of the best overall players in this game, he might be the most exciting.

Seventh Woods first showed up on the national scene as a freshman with an incredible highlight video (above). Since then, he has put together more highlight packages with bigger dunks.

The biggest issue with Woods is that he hasn't evolved much as a player. At 6'1", he could definitely stand to develop more point guard skills that will help him succeed in college. That said, he can still light up the scoreboard while finishing over taller defenders in the lane.

He will certainly be someone to keep your eyes on in this matchup.

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