NBA scouting doesn't stop in the summer. Over the past few months, multiple important tournaments for prospects were held, which also gave scouts evaluation opportunities.

We've kept close tabs on the EYBL circuit, FIBA tournaments and even some Olympic Qualifier games.

Aside from the names we're highlighting here, there were plenty of others who likely moved up recruiting rankings. But these are the higher-profile prospects who strengthened their cases as clear first-round, lottery or even top-five talents.

Cameron Boozer (Christopher Columbus HS, PF)

Draft eligible: 2026

U17 World Cup: 20.1 points, 9.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 2.7 steals, 69.6 percent FG, 33.3 percent 3PT

Peach Jam: 20.4 points, 10.1 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 60.0 percent FG, 50.0 percent 3PT

World Cup and Peach Jam MVP, Cameron Boozer was dominant this summer in two different settings.

FIBA play has simply looked too easy for him, dating back to last year's U16 Americas Championship. He packs an unusual combination of power, skill and IQ for a player who just turned 17 in July.

The power overwhelms around the basket and shows on the blow block, finishes and offensive rebounds. His skill level continues to show growth. Nightrydas Elite featured him as a pick-and-roll ball-handler at different points; and with 6'10" size, he flashed his ability to put the ball down and attack through contact, which helps compensate for limited explosion for blowing by.

His high IQ is evident with how quickly he processes and makes passing reads, particularly out of the post or facing the defense from the top of the arc.

In 15 EYBL games between April and May, Boozer shot 27.7 percent from three. He made 12-of-24 threes during Peach Jam and 88.1 percent of his 42 free-throw attempts. His range and touch could be on track to be regular threats by the time he's draft-eligible and potential strengths during NBA prime years, just based on the gradual improvement, rising shooting production and eye test.

He's not ultra-quick with the ball or bouncy at the rim, which can show on contested shot attempts. And despite his size, he does not block shots at a strong rate.

Regardless, Boozer moves well enough to create defensive events. And his physical tools, fundamentals, expanding scoring versatility and intangibles are just too strong to overthink any athletic limitations.

AJ Dybantsa (Utah Prep, SG/SF, 2007)

Draft eligible: 2026

World Cup: 14.1 points, 4.1 assists, 1.6 steals, 58.7 percent FG, 31.8 percent 3PT

Peach Jam: 23.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 48.3 percent FG, 26.7 percent 3PT

The hype around AJ Dybantsa was already sky high before the summer. He lived up to it at the World Cup before leading the Oakland Soldiers to Peach Jam's championship game.

His positional size, long strides and athleticism at the rim are just too much for high school defenses. They generated easy baskets all summer off transition, cuts or putbacks.

It's the self-creation and shotmaking that separate Dybantsa and fuel NBA star projections. He continues to look effective with his footwork off the dribble, finding space through defenders and covering ground. His bag full of tricks and counters to separate with was on display in both settings.

He's starting to look more well-rounded, scoring off the ball with spot-up shooting and movement or operating as a live-dribble passer. He does have a tendency to catch and hold. And with the high-level creation and tough shotmaking comes lower-percentage jumpers. But the flashes of vision and desire to find teammates is still encouraging, given how much attention he commands.

Regardless, for a prospect with another year left of high school, Dybantsa is an incredible sure bet to score at a high level in both college and the pros.

VJ Edgecombe (Baylor, SG, Freshman)

Draft eligible: 2025

Olympic Qualifiers: 16.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 2.0 steals, 57.1 percent FG, 38.5 percent 3PT

VJ Edgecombe made a strong impression with a unique opportunity to play for the Bahamas national team during the Olympic qualifiers.

Alongside Deandre Ayton, Buddy Hield and Eric Gordon, Baylor's 19-year-old incoming freshman put up 16.5 points and 3.8 assists on 65.6 percent inside the arc and 5-of-13 from three.

Edgecombe's signature bursts of explosion for blow-by driving and finishing were behind a good chunk of his scoring production. The quickness to turn the corner and ability to elevate/hang in the air regularly created advantages.

But he also made an encouraging amount of live-dribble passing reads for a player whose identity revolves mostly around athleticism and shotmaking.

He still isn't the sharpest ball-handler or creator, and he figures to play a similar spot-up role that Ja'Kobe Walter played last season with Baylor. Still, Edgecombe's jump shot has made strides, as he looked comfortable for shooting off the catch in Spain, threatening enough when forced to pull up and capable of improvising in the lane with various touch and counter shots.

His speed and leaping remain extremely special and will continue to buy him time with scouts while he irons out his one-on-one package and shooting consistency.

Noa Essengue (Ratiopharm Ulm, PF, 2006)

Draft eligible: 2025

U18 European Championships: 17.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.4 steals, 57.5 percent FG

One of the youngest draft-eligible prospects for 2025, Noa Essengue still managed 17.6 points on 57.5 percent at the U18 European Championships just by optimizing every inch of his 6'10" frame and wingspan.

Right now, the 17-year-old is a 4, but with combo-forward potential depending on how his handle and shot progress. He's visibly raw when trying to create for himself, and he has a long way to go with his shooting range. Even with those key areas for improvement, he finds ways to score using his long strides in transition and attacking closeouts or finishing plays around the key with his long reach and scoring instincts.

Despite receiving few opportunities to make plays himself, Essengue was consistently productive this summer for France.

Between his 6'10" size and foot speed, special defensive potential is also evident. He had a number of highly impressive possessions suffocating guards or using his length to make plays on the ball.

Essengue played mostly in Germany's second division last season, where he averaged 19.2 points and 9.7 boards, making an encouraging 31 threes in 26 games. Scouts will be monitoring him closely in G-BBL during his first draft-eligible season back with Ratiopharm Ulm.

Kasparas Jakucionis (Illinois, PG/SG, Freshman)

Draft eligible: 2025

U18 European Championships: 19.4 points, 5.3 assists, 1.7 steals, 2.1 threes, 46.6 percent FG, 31.9 percent 3PT

Kasparas Jakucionis closed out a productive U18 European Championships with a 37-point game against France.

Back in May, he put together 17-assist and 14-assist lines at the Adidas Next Generation Tournament. At 6'6", he's showcased creativity, playmaking feel and shotmaking, a dangerous combination for generating offense.

Though not the most exciting athlete, his change of speed was highly effective for freezing defenders and getting to spots this summer. While a high turnover rate highlights some ambitious reads, the film behind it shows a player who can make things happen with his dribble and passing.

Jakucionis made 15 threes in seven games, adding to what's already a relatively convincing shooting profile between previous tournaments, camps and play with Barcelona's first and second teams.

Scouts will be eager to see Jakucoinis at the college level, where he'll share a backcourt with veteran guard Kylan Boswell at Illinois. Scouts will be eager to see how well the 18-year-old Lithuanian separates, finishes and makes decisions against college defenders.

NBA teams should detect plenty of translatability in his positional size, shot, passing and command with the ball. Jakucionis has gradually improved his stock over the past year, and this recent performance at the U18s suggests he could be heading toward 2025's lottery tier.

Brandon McCoy (St. John Bosco, PG, 2007)

Draft eligible: 2026

U17 World Cup: 10.0 points, 4.3 assists, 3.4 steals, 64.0 percent FG

Peach Jam: 17.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.8 steals, 46.1 percent FG

Brandon McCoy strengthened his case this summer as high school basketball's No. 1 point guard prospect.

First it was at the World Cup, where he racked up an incredible 24 steals in seven games, playing just 16.6 minutes. He spent the tournament smothering opposing ball-handlers, forcing turnovers and converting them into fastbreak points.

We got to see more half-court creativity from McCoy at Peach Jam. He beat defenders in isolation and ball-screen with a tough combination of quick ball-handling moves, strength and burst. He did a good job making the right reads of when to use his athleticism/touch for scoring and when to use his gravity to make plays for teammates. There was an encouraging amount of extra passes and flashes of vision off the dribble.

There will be an obvious focus on McCoy's three-point shooting development over the next few seasons. But for a 16-year-old who's advanced physically/athletically, with his rim pressure, playmaking and defense, he's still delivered enough glimpses of tough shotmaking and pull-ups to remain optimistic.

Miikka Muurinen (AZ Compass Prep, PF, 2007)

Draft eligible: 2026

Peach Jam: 17.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.3 blocks, 2.3 3PTM, 61.8 percent FG, 50.0 percent 3PT

AZ Compass forward Miikka Muurinen blew up this summer at Peach Jam, leading Bradley Beal Elite to a 16U Championship with a coveted game that feels easy to project.

The 6'10" forward wowed with athletic finishes, shooting range and different flashes of scoring versatility off self-creation and tough shotmaking.

He threw down a number of dunks from high above the rim that highlighted bounce and coordination. His jump shot looked picturesque in terms of prep, mechanics and fluidity. The release from a few feet behind the arc appeared relatively effortless. And he converted multiple drives in the half court, attacking defenders, finding open space and getting to the rim off his long strides.

The 17-year-old Finn looks more like a finesse big, as evidenced by his low rebounding numbers. He also totaled just one assist the entire tournament, so scouts will need to continue tracking his feel and decision-making.

But Muurinen made a serious name for himself in July, resulting in more power school offers and a jump up recruiting ranks. Draft buzz seems likely to follow over the next year. The combination of size, athleticism, shooting and creation potential screams both easy fit and upside.

Zacharie Perrin (Antibes, PF/C, 2004)

Draft eligible: 2025

U20 European Championships: 15.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 48.7 percent FG, 23.8 percent 3PT

Zacharie Perrin put his strong 6'11" frame and motor to use for an MVP showing at the U20 European Championships.

He consistently put himself in position to pick up an easy basket by running the floor, diving to the hoop and crashing the glass. His feet rarely stopped moving. His activity level was constant.

Still, from a development and NBA perspective, the 3.4 assists and 3.0 three-point attempts popped the most. Perrin made some no-look passes and short-roll reads that highlighted vision and quick-processing. He found teammates off the dribble. And despite only making 5-of-21 threes, more confidence and attempts continue to be encouraging, particularly after he shot 37.3 percent from deep last season.

The flashes of pick-and-pop shooting have been exciting to see, given how effective he already is screening and rolling into finishes and passes.

Perrin's defensive fit is somewhat of a question mark. His shot-blocking rates have always been unusually low, and limited quickness and off-ball lapses aren't ideal for guarding the perimeter.

Still, it's becoming easier to picture a future NBA energizer thanks to his physical profile, reliable production and expanding offensive skill set.

Ben Saraf (Ratiopharm Ulm, PG/SG, 2006)

Draft eligible: 2025

U18 European Championships: 28.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 4.0 steals, 2.4 3PTM, 44.7 percent FG, 36.2 percent 3PT

After monitoring Ratiopharm Ulm last year for first-round pick Pacome Dadiet and second-rounder Juan Nunez, scouts will keep the German club on their watch list after recent signing Ben Saraf went off at the U18 European Championships.

The tournament MVP went for 40 points twice. Saraf put together a six-game showcase of creation and shotmaking, operating as a high-usage initiator tasked with consistently generate offense for himself and teammates.

Saraf looked relentless getting to his spots, committing to ball-handling moves and counters and putting on the rim. He had tremendous success creating by changing speed and direction. Instincts were evident on improvised finishes and live-dribble passes, though they also popped on defense, where he averaged 3.5 steals.

He demonstrated tough shotmaking ability from three levels with his finishes, mid-range improvisation and three-point shooting (7.0 3PTA, 38.1 percent).

Saraf did not shoot well last year in the Israeli BSL (25.3 percent 3PT), and scouts will be eager to see if his so-so burst and athleticism hold him back more in the GBBL.

They should be able to get a good feel, with Saraf likely to play a sizable role as one of Ulm's lead guards.

Tyran Stokes (Prolific Prep, SF, 2007)

Draft eligible: 2026

World Cup: 12.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.9 steals, 57.9 percent FG, 28.6 percent 3PT

Peach Jam: 20.6 points, 10.1 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 52.8 percent FG, 50.0 percent 3PT

Coming off a spring period averaging 20.0 points on 39.6 percent 3PT in 15 EYBL games, Tyran Stokes continued to fill box scores at the World Cup and Peach Jam with his unique physical profile and skill versatility.

Despite a heavy frame, the 16-year-old showed off his surprising fluidity in transition and quick first move attacking off the catch in the half court.

He also shot well from outside for the Oakland Soldiers, making 42.2 percent of his 71 three-point attempts from April through July.

Stokes' ball-handling and live-dribble passing are becoming big pluses as well. The NBA loves big forwards who can create and play-make, and at around 6'7", 230lbs, the ability to push fast breaks, attack ball screens and find teammates on the move will be a much-coveted strength on his scouting report.

With outstanding defensive tools to guard big or the point of attack, and a wide array of scoring and playmaking skills, Stokes looks like one of the game's elite prospects.