Grassroots Preview: SYF Players 2019
The AAU season is upon us and we are ready to get things going. This season, we begin again with our previews of some of the top AAU programs in the state. Today, we take a look at SYF Players 2019.
# | Name | HT | POS | Class | HS |
0 | Tommy Moore | 5’7 | PG | 2020 | LaPorte |
1 | Michael Whittle | 5’11 | PG | 2019 | Gary Lighthouse |
2 | Caleb Redman | 6’2 | PG | 2019 | Indianapolis Pike |
3 | Jeremiah Smith | 6’0 | SG | 2019 | Wirt-Emerson |
4 | Corey Landers | 6’3 | SG | 2019 | Bishop Noll |
5 | Collin Kenney | 6’1 | SG | 2019 | Marquette Catholic |
10 | Rishard Balkcom | 6’5 | SF | 2019 | Merrillville |
12 | Amari Sherrod | 6’3 | SG | 2019 | Bowman Academy |
14 | Chinedu Okanu | 6’8 | PF | 2018 | Bowman Academy |
Strengths: The strength of this group is guards and wings. They have guys like Redman, Landers, Kenney, and Sherrod, all guys who can put up points by shooting and driving. They lack a little size but still talented enough on the perimeter to be a tough out.
Why College Programs Should Watch: College programs looking at this group could find some stock risers. Amari Sherrod and Corey Landers are two guys who have really not been viewed enough. They could be a big time duo on the wing for some DII+ schools. Having that Region flair also helps as well.
Player To Watch: Collin Kenney (Marquette Catholic) – Kenney came to our camp last fall and did very well, getting on our radar enough to track this season. For Marquette, he was extremely good and showed he can be a pure scorer. Could really burst onto the scene this summer.
Where To Find Them: SYF is playing on the Powerade Platform so be looking out for them in Washington D.C. this coming weekend, Indianapolis the next, and Nashville at the end of the month.