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| 2022 5th Grade Champions: Devin Dinkins, Dylan Williams,Jacoi Hutchinson,Jaden Johnson,Jared Turner,Jason Moore,Kennard Davis,Travis Vaughn,Antonio Hamlin,Wiz Rogers |
A talented bunch of young baller's brought their "A" games to the Supershootout and put on a show - here are some of the standouts from the weekend!
Jaden Johnson (Elite Coalition) – Was not challenged the entire
weekend from a team or individual standpoint Johnson had his way and made his
way leading his squad to the championship.
Finished in the paint constantly with an array of finishing moves – a baby
Mitch Richmond did it from all over the floor displaying easily the talent that
made him the #1 player in the country.
Doug McDaniel (Havoc City) – Beside his running mate Ferrell
Crowell McDaniel simply didn’t have enough support around him to achieve team
success. In his role as the lead guard for
newly formed Havoc City he shined brightly displaying the well-known handle and
distribution ability that has made him a household name. The one man press breaker and supreme ball-handler
excelled on the highest level. Facing
double team at times made it tough on him but he still excelled – the next step
for Lil Doug is adding elite level
scoring; with the current roster its all on his shoulders to win.
Jorace Walker (Baltimore Finest) - First exposure to the
bigtime tournament and the stage wasn’t even close to being too big. Walker found his spots and displayed star
qualities along the way; excellent on the boards he brought toughness to every possession.
Loved his finishing ability and play in transition
– had a tough time getting the ball in scoring positions from his team but made
the most of his opportunities when he did.
Clearly a very special player who got better after each game.
Antonio Hamlin (Elite Coalition) – Love the tools, physically,
mentally, and of course skill wise. Thinks
game extremely well for a player his age, spaces the floor to pass and attack
and the ability to knock down the perimeter shot made it even tougher on
defenders. Took game to the next level
in transition leading the charge, facilitating, or finishing – very complete
package was on display in the tournament.
Jared Turner (Elite Coalition) – Fresh face Jared Turner
turned up on the scene and impressed immediately. Worked consistently with the one dribble and
two dribble pull ups; especially from the elbow area – used the jump shot to
open up penetration lanes and displayed a high basketball IQ by taking
advantage up. Turner who has been used
to playing on the big stage with the national champions Maryland Finest group
showed he has game and versatility with a penchant for scoring the ball at a
very impressive and high level. Also
used size and length to rebound, change and alter shots while playing tough defense.
Kameron Rodriguez (Riverside Hawks) – Attacking new school
scoring guard the poster boy at the youth level. As good as he is offensively he is clearly
both one of the best on the ball defenders and off the ball defenders as
well. Making it even more special he
gives maximum effort on both ends, his next level scoring was once again on
display – but we saw some big time facilitation going; Rodriguez is growing up
and expanding his game on an elite level right in front of our very eyes.
Jalen Franklin (Banneker Kings) – If it wasn’t for big time
Elite Coalition squad Franklin and his team would have likely been playing in
the chip. Jalen who handles the rock and
see’s the floor just as well as any player in the age group proved that he must
be mentioned in the discussion as a top national guard. With the ability to play both guard positions
he was equally effective from all 3 levels as a scorer and as a
facilitator. Franklin who played the game
the right way all weekend clearly showed he has the talent to take over games
and did so for stretches. Knowing how
talented he is and adopting a killer instinct take Jalen to elite star status immediately.
Jason Moore (Elite Coalition) – Does everything you want on
the block, dominated as shot blacker and altered the ones he didn’t get
to. He boarded and started multiple fast
breaks with pin-point outlet passes.
Great hands allowed his to catch in tight quarters and finished consistently. Wasn’t challenge throughout the weekend as
team strength didn’t allow for double teams – his footwork, ball skills, and
advanced development he couldn’t be guarded one on one at this event. Tough national talent who continues to get
better each time we see him; added quickness makes him a certified problem and
we see it improving.
Donovan Leak (Banneker Kings) – The consummate PG prospect –
we loved his quickness with the ball and his steady role is leading the
team. Clearly see’s the court/game one
to two movements ahead and uses his tools and vision to create scoring angles
for himself and teammates. Very
unselfish you can see a tough future lead guard developing in front of your
eyes. Showed ability to knockdown shots
beyond the stripe off catch and bounce further enhancing his value as a top
guard prospect.
AJ Thomas (Unlimited Glory) – Another player most have never
seen or heard of, Thomas is an attacking scoring guard who finishes well and possesses
a text book picture perfect jump shot.
The ball rotation on his shot looks like a training video; the exposure
to this level of play will only advance his development and we expect to be
hearing things from AJ in the future.
Rebounded well and displayed a high IQ on cuts and movements; another
player who must learn to take over games mentally as the skill set is there.
Christopher Scott (Banneker Kings) – A baby Klay Thompson who
loves to create space to launch his jumper.
Loved his handle and attacking ability can stop on a dime and get his
shot off, has a scorers game, mentality, and most importantly ability. Great footwork from a perimeter player who
already knows how to come off screens and make reads, very sophisticated and
mature guard who also has good size and length.
A very natural scorer and shooter whose game can translate within multiple
concepts – a tough cover because he must be accounted for anywhere inside the
half court line, impressed all weekend.
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