Fans as well as opponents were in awe of Jackson’s wizardry with
the ball; his ability to handle in traffic is like nothing we have seen
before. Jackson is a ultra-quick point guard that can
get in the lane at will, as well as to any spot on the court. He is strong and compact and has a lightning
fast first step. We saw that he possesses an exceptional floater game with
great touch and body control. He quite possibly may be the best advance passer
off the dribble in the country and his knack for getting the ball through tight
spaces is amazingly uncanny – he is flat out next level when it comes to getting
the ball up the floor. He moves the defense like a seasoned quarterback with
his eyes and the use of the ball fake is something that every player should
watch and immolate.
Since we last saw Jackson at AAU Nationals where is team
claimed 2nd in the nation EJ has improved all aspects of his game. As stated he pushes the ball well in the open
court, has terrific vision, and his passing is special in the open court. He is
a strong athlete who affects the game with his assertiveness and IQ. One of the smaller guards right now as a 2019
class member he is a jump shot away from being on the path to major D1 ball. His strength, quickness, and all out all the
time motor make him a maven on the defensive end; the gauntlet of top guards in
the NYBL will allow him to solidify and/or claim an even higher status in the hierarchy
of top PGs in the nation – stay tuned because EJ “The Nasty Truth” Jackson is
must see TV.

We watch his as he operated primarily from the lead guard
position; but long term will likely transition into a smooth and versatile
skilled wing that can get to the rim at will. He is a good finisher as he now
playing above the rim and really displayed the ability to hit the floater while
showing phenomenal touch and body control.
The outside shot looks good mechanically and was consistent and
impressive – and when properly motivated he dominated the boards and scored at
will from the block. Right now Walker is
clearly one of the best pure talents in the country at the 2020 class; honing
it and controlling it by playing the game the right way will allow him to
achieve in a rare air that only the super special can play in. This is the question and this is his challenge
and there is no better forum and place for it to be proven then on the
hardcourts of the NYBL.

Competing with the top ranked Team Texas Elite squad he plays a strong
and physical brand of basketball; as well we notice a non-stop motor
exemplifying his terrific endurance. His physical style was apparent and he
impacted the game on both ends of the floor again without showing signs of
fatigue. He's a high level defender, capable of locking up on the perimeter,
and can also come down the other end and make the defense pay a high price as
shown by his multiple 20+ point performances topping with a 28 point effort on
day I.
Harris Jr. is flat out a gifted scorer who can convert
buckets at all three levels. Working off
the catch and triple threat position he was dynamic beyond the arch – but has
also master at a high level the use of the mid-range game. Yes he knocked down many from distance but
what may have been even more impressive was his ability to use both hands while
pressing the paint. There are not may
natural jump shooters like this on the circuit and though we may not be seeing
Harris Jr. for any other sessions as this was a special session appearance he
made a unforgettable impression and proved that his national reputation and
ranking is trending upwards.

His day one game one performance was one for the books as he
contributed 28-points, 6-rebounds, & 5-assist in a victorious monster
match-up between Team Durant and Georgia’s Worldwide Wildcats. New to the class of 2020 this was Hoggard’s
first opportunity to show he is legitimately one of the tops in class and that
he did.
At the end of the day AJ has great size for the point guard
position. Whether its transition, running an offense or breaking off a play,
Hoggard best asset may be is ability to utilize terrific change of pace to set
up his move and his man. His scoring is now coming in transition as well as in
the half court through the utilization of some very creative offensive sets
that have him attacking from various spots on the floor – the surprise was the willingness
and ability to rebound the rock which allowed his to immediately start the
break. If Hoggard is able to continue to
play at this level for the remainder of the season he and his team will be in
the discussion for a championship run.
His two challenges that takes him to the next level as the elite of the
elite is to impact the defensive end in the same fashion as he does offensively
and determine a balance of when to facilitate and when to look to score on a
team with a plethora of talent at every position.

Now suiting up for Team Takeover Williams had no choice but
to the put team on his back in order for them to be competitive is a loaded
2020 division and he did not disappoint highlighted by a 33-point 16-rebound performance on day one as he single-handedly
led the squad to a 5-0 weekend. How
impactful was Williams? TTO at best finishes under .500 without him and at worst goes
winless – that is how much of a difference maker he is for this group.
For those that haven’t witnessed “Big Smooth” and the “Silent
Assassin” at this level; he is a game changer.
He loves to catch on the blocks or extended, face and weigh his options.
He is dominant on the glass and his not afraid to put the ball on the floor on
the drive. Possessing great hands, he is
relentless around the paint area getting numerous tip-ins and second chance
shots. One of the most patient players
his IQ allows him to make next level reads and his willingness to pass off the
block and repost – gives his teammates confidence creates movement and
consequentially makes him even more effective on re-feeds. A knock down free throw shooter sending him
to the line is equivalent to dying a slow death.
The big question becomes will we see him again and if so the
next NYBL session will answer every question the country may have and settle a
tone of debate as potential match-ups with West Coast Stars and Oakland
Soldiers loom large for Williams and Co. What can Williams do leaving it all on
the floor for 32 minutes and holding nothing back – not sure if that question
has been answered at this level and certainly anyone in attendance will want to
see.

Already boasting a chiseled physique and Couilby has a great
combination of power and finesse. He can step out and nail the 3-point shot or
go inside and impose his will. He's explosive around the rim and uses his thick
frame and impressive lift to convert in traffic. Trained well he keep the ball high and looks
to finish with quick and deliberate moves that already have counters to
them. Naturally unselfish he is a
willing passer and has learned the value of reposting, running the floor, and
allowing is defense to dictate his offense.
As dominating as he was on the offensive end it may pale in
comparison to the impact that he made as defender. He is a shot blocking machine and attacks the
ball in the air not the man – something every elite shot blocker at any level
must learn. He sits down on defense and
is actually able to guard on the perimeter too – Karim is built for the next
level. His help side defense is imposing
to say the least and even with limited English he talks on defense more than
many of the top players living here all their lives.
How do you stop 6’8, with a motor, 3-point range, finishing
ability, and a desire to dominate the boards and protect the paint? You don’t and they didn’t – expect Armageddon
like match-ups as the season progresses and Couibly matches up against the other
top players in the country; we expect him to more than hold his own.

Standing 6’4/6’5 Bryan is a very unique talent. More of a natural small forward he is a
skilled enough that can play all three perimeter positions. He is a great
passer with excellent court vision and is a good decision maker and is probably
best playing a 'point forward' position where he is a match up problem that no
team or player can solve.
Absolutely potent in the open court where he attacks the rim
with a vengeance and the paint and tin need a order of protection to keep him
away. In the half court set he is very comfortable utilizing a two-dribble pull
up where he gets great elevation and is already shooting a very smooth and
natural jump shot. Within 15-feet of the basket you aren’t stopping him – he will
only stop himself at this level; couple this with some very special footwork
and move combinations and its clear he could put up 30 every game if he so
choose to.
As a defender he is dedicated to the process and physically
he is long, skilled perimeter defender who can guard the 1, 2, 3 or 4. It's not
just his physical talent that makes him stand out right now, its his effort,
IQ, and dedication to the team process – as he defender he consistently helped
the helper on a loaded team where if he wanted to he could play half spend and
dominate. He has a complete package and respects game. Could we be looking at the potential NYBL
champ right here? Stopping them begins
and ends with stopping Antoine.
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