Chipotle Nationals: Top Performers

The 2024-2025 high school season has officially came to its conclusion. While there is no official national high school championship due to the vast majority of states not allowing their member schools to compete in end-of-the tournaments, Chipotle High School Nationals caters more towards prep schools and a few states that permit their best state champions to test their talent against academy-type programs.

Of the 10 team field in the 2025 Chipotle Nationals, only four-time defending Florida Class 7A state champ Christopher Columbus was a full state association member state and the Explorers walked away as Chipotle Nationals champions with a 67-49 victory over Dynamic Prep (Dallas, Texas).

Chipotle Nationals resulted in plenty of shakeup in the Ballislife FAB 50, which will reflect in the final 2024-25 FAB 50 set for April 7. Dynamic Prep, unranked in the last BIL FAB 50, knocked off defending event and FAB 50 champ Montverde Academy (Fla.), FAB 50 No. 2 Link Academy (Branson, Mo.), and FAB 50 No. 9 Prolific Prep (Napa, Calif.).

Six-time NBA All-Star Jermaine O’Neal showed he’s not just a former NBA player sitting on the bench, leading his talented group from being the lowest seed in Chipotle to the championship game by having elite players buy in. Dynamic Prep held opponents to 34 percent shooting FG and 25 percent 3-point throughout the first three games, while also amassing 25 steals and 13 blocks. In today’s modern era of “space and pace,” Dynamic Prep was a true joy to watch with the way it controlled the game on the other end.

Christopher Columbus’ storied run with both the Boozer twins and head coach Andrew Moran has come to an end. Despite being just a 17 and a half years old, Cameron Boozer, Cayden Boozer, and Moran have accomplished a ton together. They have won four straight Florida State titles, three EYBL championships with the Nightrydas, and now a Chipotle National Championship.  The Boozer twins are following in their father’s footsteps to Duke, while Moran (who also founded Miami Hoop School) will reportedly head to Miami next year to be an assistant coach under Jai Lucas for the Hurricanes.

We take a quick look at the event’s standouts:

Cayden Boozer, 6’5, PG, Christopher Columbus HS (Fla.), 2025

While Cameron Boozer got most of the national attention, Cayden Boozer took it up on himself to remind everyone in the nation that he’s an elite prospect in his own right throughout his final high school campaign. Standing every bit of 6-foot-5 with a long wingspan, Boozer used his size to impact the game on the game on both ends of the floor and showed that he’s much more than a facilitator with size, averaging 20 points per game throughout the tournament and hitting the game wining-jumper against Brewster to take Columbus to the finals. He was the MVP of the title game with 27 points on 9-of-14 field goals, 2-of-3 3-point attempts and 7-of-7 free throws. Boozer improved 3-point shots, ability to finish through contact, and capability to finish for others reminded everyone that Cameron is not the only Boozer who is a serious NBA Draft prospect.

Cameron Boozer, 6’9, PF, Christopher Columbus HS (Fla.), 2025

A model of consistency, Cameron Boozer ended his storied high school career on top. The new age power forward got it done inside and out, showing off the 2025 version of his father’s game. It’s long been known what the 6-foot-9 senior can accomplish at the block, but its the growth that he’s had in other areas of his game that have people so optimistic about his long term potential. Cameron is a vastly improved 3-point shooter, utilizes his length as a formidable shot blocker, and has really shown the ability to create for others. Given the fact that he is still 17 years old, there is still plenty of room left for growth both physically and basketball wise for Cameron Boozer, one of the most accomplished high school players ever.

Jaden Toombs, 6’10, C, Dynamic Prep (Texas), 2025

Nobody helped themselves more in the Chipotle Nationals than Jaden Toombs, who reminded everyone in the gym that he could hold his own with the nation’s best.  Playing with a chip on his shoulder, Toombs came out with extreme confidence and was the focal point of Dynamic Prep’s run to the tune of 17.8 ppg and 10.3 rpg while being matched up against elite competition every single game. It is clear that he has been putting in work with Jermaine O’Neal, as his footwork on the blocks, ability to use body to create separation on the block, and reliable mid-range jumper have similarities to that of his head coach. Toombs also hit a number of timely 3-pointers and showed the national audience why SMU head coach Andy Enfield is related to keep him home in Dallas.

Jacobe Coleman, 6’4, SG, Dynamic Prep (Texas), 2025

An absolute lockdown defender, Jacobe Coleman brought the “grit and grind” for Dynamic Prep throughout the Chipotle Nationals. He looked to lock up the opposing team’s best player every night with his physical on ball defense, exhibited super quick hands, and showed ability to put points on board with 3-point shots/straight line drives. The two-way guard heading to Sam Houston State in Conference USA next year, Coleman should provide an immediate impact with his level of activity and ability to affect the game on both ends from day one. 

Darryn Peterson, 6’5, PG/SG, Prolific Prep (Calif.), 2025

As far as individual performances were concerned, there may not have been one better than Darryn Peterson’s 28-point, 12-rebound, 8-assist showing in an upset win over FAB 50 No. 2 Long Island Lutheran. He exhibited his long term potential as a combo guard with ability to create off the bounce, consistent 3-point shooting with or without ball, and explosive takes to the rack. Fresh off of a Grind Session World Championship and McDonald’s All American Game MVP, this marks the end of a remarkable high school career for the Canton, Ohio native.