The P2BBall.com Invitational Tournament attracted many of the top players from across the country – their Prolific Performances impressed the many in attendance as well as our national scouts. Its our pleasure to introduce you to our 2022 All-Tournament Team.
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Co-Tournament MVP's - Andrew Rhuebottom (Left) & Jarace Walker (Right) |
Jarace Walker (Bmore
Finest) – Walker
owned the paint and the shots he didn’t block over the weekend he changed in
route to leading his team to the chip. He didn’t have a true breakout game scoring
but was consistent all weekend long. His activity and his consistent
contributions in multiple categories was often the difference maker for his
team. Showing at such a young age he is
able to effect games in many ways bodes very well for the future of this young
man. With the skill to knock down the 3
as well as work off the dribble and in both post also speak to the areas he can
hurt you. Bottom-line Walker does
whatever his needed him to do in order to win and that’s the name of the game.
Andrew Rhuebottom (Team Durant North formerly Banneker
Kings) – The big man put on an amazing show all weekend long dominating in
every statistical category highlighted by a 32-point 16-rebound 4-block effort against
the DII national champions. He was virtually
unstoppable all weekend long as he dominated on both ends of the court. He put the team on his back for long stretches
and worked from the block, off the boards, and against double and triple
teams. This is the best we have seen him
play and it took him just short of the championship.
ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
TJ (Bmore Finest) – The combo guard had a solid weekend,
he involved all his teammates and the entire squad contributed to every win
with a balanced attack. TJ was always in
the conversation in the scoring column even leading them a game or two while
being a distributor. He pressed the
paint but was disciplined enough to pull it out and go to work. He handled the pressure and found ways to
probe the defense for kick outs or point blank shots. Like the size and length on this guard too as
all his tools were vital in helping the Finest secure the chip.
Sammy Scott (Team Durant North formerly Banneker Kings) -
Point guards are the heart and soul of their teams and Scott brings it on a
high level each time out. His ball handling and passing exploit are well known
to the nation and he didn’t disappoint this time out knocking down shots,
setting up his hungry big, and finding his spot up shooters off his drive and
kick game. He handled the pressure for
his squad on the press and did all he could coming up just short in the chip.
Daemar Kelly (Carr’s Elite Ballers) - Only a 4th grader, the combo guard impressed with a
very steady handle, passed well, and made good decisions. Shot the ball with solid mechanics but each
time we saw him he was dropping dimes to his teammates sometimes in very tight
windows. He played the game at different
speeds excelling in both transition and the half court. With very good size for the position he was
able to see over defenses. Solid frame
and good IQ this is a combo who got the job done at the P.I.T and one that looks
to be an impact player in the future.
Anthony Cook (Carr’s Elite Ballers) - Cook had an
impressive weekend putting in work from the short corner and off the box, we
even saw him do some work from the wing. He muscled his way to the cup for buckets and wouldn’t be denied putting
together some double figure scoring outputs along the way, playing with a very
team oriented group he was able to standout offensively competing against the
best in the building and doing more than hold his own.
Jordan Thomas (Carr’s Elite Ballers) - One of the
toughest and most complete wings we saw over the weekend. He got it done in transition
and from the perimeter knocking down shots from all 3 levels and working well
off cuts and penetration. He’s an old school
player who isn’t afraid of contact and will take in right into the teeth of the
defense which he did often for some impressive scoring outputs.
Jordan Harris (Columbia Ravens) - The floor general for the
purple birds motor never stopped all weekend long as he left it all on the
floor. He was impactful in transition as
a scoring as well he came off the rock setting up teammates for scoring opportunities.
He really made an impact on the defensive side
of the ball playing passing lanes, causing turnovers with ball pressure and
setting the example for his teammates. He showed the ability to be a true
leader on the floor on both ends.
Cidney "CJ" Johnson (Columbia Ravens) – The burly combo forward turned out
to be one of the best prospects in this age group. He proved that he could
operate as a point-forward as well as carry the scoring load if asked. An underrated
athlete his whose skill set allows him the ability to be effective anywhere on
the floor. Played big dropping double
figures in two of the squad’s victories and showed he is force to be reckoned
with in the class.
“Ace” Valentine (Columbia Ravens) – Playing up a year up the
savvy, skilled PG logged heavy minutes throughout but played with the same speed
and quickness as he did from the opening tip.
The spark plug guard played with emotion and determination in his game
more than showing he belong against players sometimes two years his SR. Showed and eagerness to force the action and
make plays and a tremendous will to win. We see him as a future big time scoring
one.
Jamar Wilson (Baltimore Elite) – BE seemed to go as Wilson
went over the course of the weekend. He
loved the transition game and pushed the rock at every opportunity event when
getting it off the glass himself. Like
the different ways he was able to score the ball when we saw him doing it both
of the catch and the bounce. Was most
effective when slashing, good size and skill potential for this kid!
Dejin Conaway (Baltimore Elite) – Showed shot range and
penetration ability and was best with the rock in his hands; played great on
the ball defense pressuring the opposing ball-handlers and allowed his defense
to create some offense for him. Got better
each game that we saw him even against some tough competition – has the tools
to compete on a high level, we expect him to be a problem for opponents for a
long time to come.
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