Kids, Start Your Engines (High Motor Producers)
Today, we are shining a spotlight on a group of kids that may not fit into one specific position, but they share one thing in common. They are high energy kids that can produce in a number of ways. These…
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Continue ReadingToday, we are shining a spotlight on a group of kids that may not fit into one specific position, but they share one thing in common. They are high energy kids that can produce in a number of ways. These youngsters can help a college program with their ability to give great effort. Just put them out there on the floor and turn their motors on high and watch the results.
Cam Potts 6’1″ Missouri Hustle (Webster Groves, ’17): He played all three perimeter positions throughout the summer and emerged as a premier defender. He handled the ball well and was a very effective slasher to the basket. He could play the passing lanes or lock his man up on defense. His explosive athleticism produced many highlight reel dunks.
Rajae Johnson 6’3″ SW ILL Jets-Retro (Jennings, ’17): I really loved watching this athletic combo forward play. His skill set is still a work in progress, but he is a ferocious competitor who loves to rebound, rebound and rebound some more. Not only does he compete on the boards, but he is a very good shot blocker. He never takes a possession off.
Dru Smith 6’2″ Team Rush (Park Hill, ’17): An athletic wing player who goes hard on both ends of the floor. Smith is a versatile defender who can match up against point guards who lock down bigger wing players. He plays with great energy on the full-court press with his length and athleticism. He is a good slasher in the halfcourt and can also get buckets in transition.
Deontei Johnson 6’3″ Missouri Gym Rats (Springfield Central, ’17): Deontei was one of the most fearless players that I watched on the grassroots circuit. He was always flying around the gym and attacking the basket with reckless abandon, which was even more impressive because he was coming off a knee injury. You could always find him around the ball.
Arther Green 6’3″ Team Ramey 16U (Parkway Central, ’18): An athletic forward who played much bigger than his actual size. Arther was the big man on a team full of guards, but that mattered little to him as he constantly outworked and outjumped his bigger foes. He got plenty of buckets on the fast break and on the offensive boards.
Marcus Washington 6’2″ Gateway 15U (Trinity, ’19): A standout football prospect, Marcus brings that gridiron mentality to the basketball court. He is athletic, tough and loves to attack the basket off the dribble. He brings that type of relentless effort to the defensive end as well.
Michael Nweke 6’3″ KC Magic (Grandview, ’18): A muscular combo wing who was pretty good at a lot of different things. He could drive the ball, post up and rebound pretty well. With his physical body, solid skills and excellent effort, he was able to get a lot done on the court.
Saxton Thurston 6’2″ KC Pacers Blue (St. Joe Benton, ’17): Despite his size, Thurston can score in the paint against just about anybody at any size. He works his tail off to get position and he can really score in the post. He recorded his share of double-doubles. As a 6’2″ post player playing against good competition, that’s impressive.
Devonte Beard 6’5″ (Ruskin, ’17): I was very impressed with his overall effort when I saw him at the Central Missouri University Team Camp. He was a one-man defensive team with his ability to guard virtually every position on the floor. He guarded point guards and post players and really defended the pick and roll well. Offensively, he was good at driving to the basket and getting out in transition.