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NBA scouts and executives have been on the road the last couple of weeks getting early eyes on players who could be eligible in the 2024 NBA Draft. First it was the McDonald's All-American Game in Houston where 24 high school seniors played in one of the most competitive games in recent memory. Last week, it was 26 of the top high school seniors and 2024 NBA Draft-eligible international players who participated in practices, a scrimmage and, yet again, another highly competitive game at Nike Hoop Summit. 'Every time we step out on to the court, I know that we're all going to compete,' Texas commit Ron Holland told Yahoo Sports after the game. 'That's just how this [high school] class is, and I know I'm going to get better and make everyone else better every time we play.' Scouts use these two all-star games as a benchmark for the upcoming college or professional season. The players know how big these two weeks are and what's at stake, hoping to make a good first impression.