Current Rankings:
Sports Illustrated: No. 4
ESPN: No. 4
On3: No. 11
Head Coach: Jermaine O’Neal Jr.
Author: Raymond Ayala
Starting Lineup
- Austin Goosby (2026, Texas commit)
- Seven Spurlock (2026, Arizona State commit)
- Marcus Spears Jr. (2027, No. 1-ranked player)
- Dakari Spear (Texas Tech commit)
- David Baliraine (2027, Top 150 prospect)
Dynamic Prep enters Chipotle Nationals as one of the most battle-tested and dangerous teams in the country. Competing in the OTE League under the name FAZE, Dynamic turned in a dominant debut season, finishing 15-3 in the regular season before going a perfect 9-0 in the playoffs to capture the OTE championship. Add in their 20-2 record as Dynamic Prep outside of OTE competition, and this group brings an eye-popping 44-5 overall record into postseason consideration.
After reaching the championship game at Chipotle Nationals last season, Dynamic Prep looks every bit like a program ready to take the final step. Their résumé is loaded with marquee wins over elite competition, including victories against Prolific Prep (FL), Columbus (FL), Wasatch Academy (UT), and Montverde Academy (FL). Few teams in the country can match their blend of experience, depth, and high-level competition.
A major reason for that rise is head coach Jermaine O’Neal Jr., who has quickly established himself as one of the top young coaches in high school basketball. O’Neal has brought intensity, structure, and confidence to a program that has embraced one of the toughest schedules in the nation. Balancing a demanding national slate with a full OTE season is no easy task, but Dynamic Prep has handled it with poise and purpose all year long.
What separates Dynamic from many other contenders is its depth. This is not a team that simply leans on five players and hopes to survive. Phoenix Woodson (2026, New Mexico State commit) gives them valuable size, length, and versatility off the bench, while Trae Nunn (2026, Columbia commit) is widely regarded as one of the smartest and most dependable players in high school basketball. Having two Division I-caliber players coming off the bench is a luxury few national contenders can claim.
For a program only in its fourth season, Dynamic Prep has built something remarkable. Since partnering with Texas Sports Academy, the program has elevated itself with top-tier facilities, including a high-level practice environment and recovery center that gives players every tool needed to develop. The results have followed. In a short time, Dynamic has helped produce numerous college players, including Jermaine O’Neal Jr. (SMU), Chris Nwuli (Rutgers), and Leon Horner (Texas Tech), while continuing to establish itself as one of the premier rising programs in the country.
Still, as balanced and deep as this roster is, the spotlight naturally falls on Marcus Spears Jr. From the very beginning of his high school career, Spears Jr. has been a cornerstone of the program and one of the most impactful players in the nation. He is an elite scorer, a powerful rebounder, and a versatile talent capable of influencing the game from multiple positions. While some may be quick to mention his famous last name, anyone who has truly watched him play knows exactly why he holds the No. 1 ranking in the class of 2027. His talent is real, his production is undeniable, and he is a major reason Dynamic Prep is viewed as a legitimate title favorite.
Dynamic’s OTE run only added to that reputation. In its inaugural season in the league, the team discovered another gear, rolling through the postseason unbeaten. Seven Spurlock emerged as one of the biggest stars of that playoff run, earning OTE Playoffs MVP honors and further solidifying his status as one of the most underrated guards in the country. Currently committed to Arizona State, Spurlock’s recruiting future may be worth monitoring following the recent coaching change there, but his value on the floor is unquestioned. He proved that again in a statement performance against his former team, Prolific Prep, where he delivered one of his best games of the season and once again walked away with MVP honors.
Author’s Opinion
Dynamic Prep / FAZE may be the toughest out in the entire Chipotle Nationals field. They are deep, experienced, and loaded with Division I talent. More importantly, they have already proven they can beat elite national competition. In many ways, they are the exact opposite of a team like AZ Compass. While some programs arrive fresher, Dynamic arrives seasoned, sharpened by nearly 50 games and tested in every possible environment.
That heavy workload does create one question: will they be energized by experience or worn down by the grind? There is no denying the schedule has been demanding, and in some of their rare losses this season, defensive lapses have shown up. If an opponent is going to beat Dynamic at Chipotle Nationals, capitalizing on those breakdowns will be essential.
Still, this feels like a team built for the moment. With likely top-four seeding, Dynamic would need to win three straight games to take home the title — something they already proved they can do during their dominant OTE playoff run. With time to rest before the tournament begins and one of the nation’s best rosters at his disposal, Jermaine O’Neal Jr. has Dynamic Prep positioned as a serious favorite to return to the championship game and possibly finish the job this time.
