Grassroots Feature: 16U Team St8ment
Team St8ment are off to a strong start in their inaugural season. Led by Program Director and Head Coach Jordan Brooks, they amassed an impressive 3-1 record in Dallas after winning their first tournament of the spring, and area heading into the second weekend of the live period with a ton of momentum. Below is a closer look at this talented group.
ROSTER
’19 JOHNATHAN MCGRIFF | 5’11 G
’19 JAY HEATH | 6’3 G
’20 ANTHONY THOMAS | 6’6 G/F
’19 JAMES HAMPTON | 6’6 G/F
’19 OLANREWAJU OLAMUYIWA | 6’9 C
’19 MEKHI LONG | 6’7 F
’19 JARED WHITE | 6’7 F
’19 BJ JOYNER | 6’6 F
’19 NATE LEMONS | 6’8 F
’20 SOLOMON ERIC | 6’8 C
’19 RONELL GILES | 6’3 G
’19 REGINALD FORBES | 6’3 G
PROJECTED STARTERS
PG: JOHNATHAN MCGRIFF
SG: JAY HEATH
SF: JAMES HAMPTON
PF: ANTHONY THOMAS
C: OLANREWAJU OLAMUYIWA
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Team St8ment 16U had a great weekend in Dallas finishing 3-1 wins against 3 great programs. Next Stop Atlanta this weekend @adidasUprising pic.twitter.com/pSgyAKUqY3
— Team Statement (@TeamSt8ment) April 25, 2017
APR 28-30: ADIDAS GAUNTLET ATLANTA | ATLANTA, GA
MAY 6-7: DMVELITE SUPER TEAM SHOWCASE | BOWIE, MD
MAY 19-21: HOOP GROUP SOUTHERN JAM FEST | HAMPTON, VA
MAY 26-29: ADIDAS GAUNTLET REGIONAL QUALIFIERS | ATLANTA, GA
JULY 12-15: ADIDAS GAUNTLET FINALE | SPARTANBURG, SC
JULY 18-21: HOOP GROUP ELITE CAMP | READING, PA
JULY 22-23: HOOP GROUP SUMMER JAM FEST | MANHEIM, PA
JULY 26-30: ADIDAS SUMMER CHAMPIONSHIPS | LAS VEGAS, NV
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Jay Heath of 10th grade @TeamSt8ment earns #ZGPOTG ! Throwing down dunks all over the gym this morning!! #ZGDC pic.twitter.com/Am9WZV6WWs
— Zero Gravity Basketball (@ZeroGravityBB) April 1, 2017
JOHNATHAN MCGRIFF: McGriff is the starting point guard at Bishop McNamara High School, and one of the best sophomores in the area. The quick and crafty lefty has worked hard to imrprove his perimeter jump shot, and is a dynamic playmaker especially in transition.
JAY HEATH: Heath is a lockdown defender with great size, and a strong motor. At 6’3, he has the size to play off the ball, but is also skilled and smart on the ball. Heath has become more athletic as he continues to grow into his body, and is poised to break out this summer.
ANTHONY THOMAS: One of the most talented freshmen in the region, Anthony Thomas is already being touted by schools like Kentucky. The athletic 6’6 wing is still just scratching the surface of his potential, and is definitely a good one one to watch.