Continuing my series of evals on players chosen for the 2026 McDonald’s All American Game, I break down the game of Toni Bryant of FAB 50 No. 40 Southeastern Prep Academy (Orlando, Fla.). The Mizzou signee has a chance to bring real impact as a freshman with all the tools he has.
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Toni Bryant Vitals, Archetype
Modern stretch-5, hybrid 4-5 with plus length, vertical pop, and developing interior scoring package. Projects as a floor-spacing rim finisher with defensive upside.
Bryant is an athletic stretch big with a high-level physical profile and expanding offensive skill set that makes him one of the more intriguing frontcourt prospects in the 2026 class. At his best, Bryant blends size, mobility, vertical explosion, and perimeter shooting into a modern big-man archetype that translates well to the college game.
Bryant’s 3-point shooting touch is impressive for someone his size and there’s still a lot of room for growth in that department. Kind of up and down as a shooter right now but I think he’ll be a reliable 3-point threat as he gets older. He runs the floor well in transition and is a consistent lob finisher, completing plays above the rim with ease thanks to his vertical pop and length.
Defensively, Bryant has the tools to anchor stretches of a defense. His length allows him to alter shots at their peak, and his mobility gives him the ability to cover ground, hedge, and recover. Rebounding intent can be better and the games he’s attacking the glass, those are when he’s impacting the game on both ends.
What stands out about Bryant is his continued growth despite already being a highly ranked prospect throughout his high school career. Rather than plateauing, he’s looking to add layers to his game and he fits an archetype that finds success in college and beyond school ball.
McDonalds Preview
When I’m in Phoenix I’m looking to see if Braynt attacks the glass and plays with a high motor on each possession. I looking forward to see if he grades out as a top 10 prospect at the event. A matchup with Duke-bound Cam Williams will be fun. That should be one of the best individual matchups of the event.
And what I’m looking to see out of Bryant is to attack the glass and play with a high motor each possession
Toni Bryant finished with 39 points on just 17 field-goal attempts against Gillion Academy.
Leading a comeback from down 20 and closing the night with a 10-point win pic.twitter.com/LOHtP4d1PZ
— Grind Session (@thegrindsession) January 3, 2026
Toni Bryant Summary
Strengths
• Floor Spacing Ability
• Solid threat from three
• Clean mechanics, confident release
• Forces opposing bigs to defend in space
• Provides real lineup flexibility offensively
Length & Rim Impact
• Uses reach effectively around the rim
• Can disrupt finishing angles even when late
• Physical tools project to defensive value at next level
Vertical Athlete / Lob Threat
• Big-time vertical pop
• Consistent finisher above the rim
• Runs the floor well in transition
• Dangerous target out of pick-and-roll and dunker actions
Rebounding
• Tools suggest he should control the boards more consistently
• Improvement shown recently, but must become nightly standard
• Can still be more physical initiating contact
Physical Imposition
• Has size/athleticism to tilt games
• Needs to assert himself earlier
Offensive Counters
• Post game improving but still developing
• Can add more second moves, power finishes, and passing reads
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