Hoop Group Southern Jam Fest Day 2 Standouts
HAMPTON, VA — Day 2 of the 2016 Hoop Group Southern Jam Fest is officially in the books, and Vantage Hoops was on hand to check out a full day of action. Below are some of the standouts from the second…
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Continue ReadingHAMPTON, VA — Day 2 of the 2016 Hoop Group Southern Jam Fest is officially in the books, and Vantage Hoops was on hand to check out a full day of action. Below are some of the standouts from the second day. Stay tuned for continuous coverage throughout the weekend.
Prentiss Hubb | 2018 | DC Premier 17U
Prentiss is a smooth left-handed guard who showed a great feel for the game. He’s a sneaky athlete, and plays above the rim particularly in the open court. Defensively, he was active and alert in the passing lanes, and always looked to find his man and box him out. While off the ball, he spaces the floor well and is prolific from three-point range.
Austin Katstra | 2017 | Team Richmond-Garner Road 17U
Austin is a hard-nosed player with a tireless work ethic. He’s a bouncy forward with strong hands, and is a solid rebounder on both ends. He showed good explosiveness on his drives, and utilized head fakes and angles to his advantage. His low-post footwork was exceptional.
Rasir Bolton | 2018 | Team Loaded VA 17U
Rasir is a skilled lead guard who mixed it up nicely on the offensive end, where he used his quick first step and hesitation dribble to attack the basket. He’s an efficient shooter off the dribble, where he has a super quick release. He was very focused defensively, where he showed solid instincts and quick reactions.
Noah Locke | 2018 | Team Melo 17U
Noah got hot in a hurry vs. Boo Williams, showcasing good elevation and rotation on his silky smooth jump shot. He’s a long guard who plays solid defense, and boxed out his man while working the defensive glass. He’s an underrated athlete, particularly in the open court where he likes to elevate and finish.
Keldon Johnson | 2018 | Boo Williams 17U
Keldon consistently competed at a high level throughout the day. He seeks contact on his drives, but more often than not is able to absorb and finish through it. Defensively, he was very engaged and did a great job getting off the ground and rebounding in traffic. He filled the lanes correctly in the open court, and where he likes to play above the rim.
Marvin Trotman | 2017 | Uncommon Bulls 17U
Marvin is a strong, crafty guard who was very tough to keep out of the paint. He absorbed contact and showed off great body control, finishing effectively through contact. His ability to connect from long range was well noted, as he was very comfortable from the catch and off the dribble.
Jonathan Norfleet | 2018 | Team Loaded VA 16U
Jonathan is a strong, explosive guard who did a great job helping his team control pace. His ability to shoot from the perimeter was evident, particularly off the dribble. He exhibited good body control and touch when converting inside the paint.
Jonathan Preston | 2018 | DC Premier 16U
Jonathan is a long-limbed wing who is a very capable long-range shooter, particularly off the bounce. He showed good athleticism in the open floor, and finished strong through contact. He gave great effort defensively, where he showed good potential and instincts.
Ejike Obinna | 2017 | Uncommon Bulls 17U
Ejike commanded the boards on both ends, where he was quick to react and used his strong hands to secure the ball tightly. He ran the floor and established position early, and showed a soft touch out to 15 feet. He’s an unselfish big with a good feel for the game, and is comfortable operating at the top of the key where he worked some high-low actions.
Tahjay Jacobs | 2017 | Team Loaded 757 17U
Tahjay got after it on the defensive end, but showed promise offensively as well. He demonstrated the ability to shoot with range from the catch and off the bounce. He was a vocal presence on his team, and displayed solid leadership intangibles.