Grassroots preview: BTR 15U
BTR has one of the best names possibly in all of grassroots basketball. BTR stands for Below the Rim. Year in and year out BTR has one of the best under the radar teams in Oklahoma. The program prides themselves at competing non-stop. The 15U squad for BTR has a chance to be a special team.
Jessie Brown directs the program for BTR. He helps out with each age group. The focus of competing all the time begins with their director and flows down through the coaches at each age group. When asked what the goals of BTR were Brown says getting them looks and into school is what grassroots basketball at BTR is about.
“For our program to play at a high level at all times,” said Brown. “For players to get the looks they deserve.”
Kavon Key 2020 Wing
Key is an athletic physical guard who can stretch the floor in multiple ways. He uses his toughness and physical body to get to the basket. Key has a high motor that is always running on the court.
Shawn Mcvea 2020 Point Guard
Mcvea has the ball on a string at the Point Guard spot. He is athletic and provides some impressive finishes with contact. One thing that sets Mcvea apart is his ability to see the floor.
Tia Campney 2020 Guard
He is a 6’2 high IQ guard that can stretch with his jumper. He is tough inside and finishes well with contact.
Kabul Hunt 2020 Guard
At 6’3 Hunt is a linky guard that finishes well with contact. He can really shoot the three ball. Hunt is one of the better players at stretching the floor with his three-point shot.
The coaches for the BTR 15U squad are Thomas Cook and Robert Douglas. BTR 15U plans to attend the Houston Classic in the first live period April 21-23, the second live period they will be at the GASO in Dallas April 28-30. In May BTR will be in attendance in the Prep Hoops Oklahoma State Tournament.
For more information email Matt@prephoopsoklahoma.com