Friday’s Top Performers: Nike Invitational & EYBL
HAMPTON, VA — The Nike Invitational and EYBL Session 3 got underway on Friday night in Hampton. Below are some of the top performers from the first day of action. Coby White | 2018 | Team CP3 16U One of the…
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Continue ReadingHAMPTON, VA — The Nike Invitational and EYBL Session 3 got underway on Friday night in Hampton. Below are some of the top performers from the first day of action.
Coby White | 2018 | Team CP3 16U
One of the first things that was evident about Coby White was his impressive length and activity defensively. The 6-foot-4 point guard, who holds offers from Clemson and Wake Forest, recorded 3 blocked shots, while demonstrating a smooth and confident stroke from the perimeter by knocking down two early threes from the catch. He also did a great job getting into the paint and finishing offensively, but also was very vocal and wasn’t afraid to take a charge defensively.
Wendell Moore | 2019 | Team CP3 16U
Standing at 6-foot-6, Wendell Moore is a well-built and stocky wing who exhibits tremendous versatility alongside an advanced feel on both ends of the court. He effectively penetrated the defense and unselfishly made some very nice passes to find open teammates. Moore, who holds offers from North Carolina, NC State, Tennessee, Wake Forest, Georgia and Charlotte, showed the ability to handle pressure and finish efficiently at the rim, illustrating a soft touch around the rim.
John Newman | 2018 | Team CP3 16U
John Newman got into the paint seemingly at will, using his elite athleticism and explosive first step to beat his man off the bounce and attack. The lefty has a nice touch from mid range, and can stretch the floor from beyond the arc from the catch as well. The 6-foot-6 guard, who claims offers from Boston College, Old Dominion, and Charlotte, showed the ability to elevate and finish at a high level.
Tre’ Turner | 2018 | Team CP3 16U
Tre’ Turner showed good anticipation and reactions defensively, using his length and athleticism to help him defend the passing lanes. He recorded three steals by using his quick, strong hands to attack and secure the ball from opposing ball handlers. The 6-foot-3 guard, who claims an offer from UMES, attacked the rim strong and filled the correct lanes in the open court.
Kris Monroe | 2018 | Team CP3 16U
Kris Monroe made his mark in the paint on Friday by controlling the glass on both ends for CP3. The 6-foot-7 forward crashed the boards hard, using his big strong hands to snatch the ball from the highest point. He showed good body control and strength when finishing through contact, and did a good job going up quickly after an offensive rebound.
Jomaru Brown | 2018 | BWSL 16U
Jomaru Brown was a major spark plug for Boo Williams, particularly on defense. The quick, athletic guard did a great job using moving his feet and staying in front. His speed was evident in the open court, as he used his quick first step and athleticism to get into the paint and finish.
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Keyontae Johnson | 2018 | BWSL 16
Keyontae Johnson blends a long, broad frame with commendable explosiveness and strength. He did a solid job on the glass, and showed toughness when rebounding in crowds. The 6-foot-4 shooting guard exhibited good body control, absorbing a majority of the contact he took when he finished.
Elijah McAdden | 2018 | BWSL 16U
At 6-foot-4, Elijah McAdden is an athletic, slashing guard with a terrific work rate. He did a great job penetrating the defense and getting to the rim, where he showed the ability to finish ambidextrously and efficiently through contact. He has a complete middle game, featuring a nifty floater to avoid shot blockers.
Michael Christmas | 2019 | BWSL 16U
Michael Christmas was quick to loose balls, exhibiting quick reactions and solid instincts to go along with strong hands. He worked hard on the glass, boxing out his man and crashing hard on both ends of the court. His soft touch was well noted, as he hit a corner three and a nice looking bank shot from mid range. He finished with 9 points and 7 rebounds vs. Team CP3.
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Keldon Johnson | 2018 | BWSL EYBL
As the current number 1 player in the Vantage 2018 rankings, Keldon Johnson did not disappoint Friday night, scoring a team-high 24 points while grabbing 7 rebounds in a loss to All Ohio Red. The 6-foot-6 wing exhibited a tremendous motor, particularly when attacking the glass. He was fearless, and showed toughness when finishing around the basket. He used his length to effectively contest shots on the defensive side of the ball.
KJ Davis | 2017 | BWSL EYBL
KJ Davis continues to get more and more comfortable on the perimeter, as he showed off his improved wing skills and notable confidence on Friday night. He effectively slashed off the bounce, finishing with a soft touch around the basket as a result of his length. The 6-foot-6 forward was very tenacious defensively, showing good versatility by guarding multiple positions and rebounding.