Levy County Shootout Standouts: (Pt. 1 of 4)
The first annual Levy County Shootout, hosted by coach Larry Walker’s Williston High School boys hoops program, featured eight local area squads looking to claim their place as top dog in the city—at least until November. There were great performances, all around. Here’s part one of four of the top standouts from the weekend.
Jacob McCann – Buchholz High School
Much like Smith, this rising junior is another guy who has a pulse on his three-ball. It also stood out how well he moves WITHOUT the ball. He’s a really good cutter through the lane. On defense, he’s a player to watch with the way he draws charges. Wasn’t afraid to put his body on the line for the good of the team.
Khyron Hilbert – Dunellon High School
Hilbert owned one of the highest motors of anyone in the field. An insanely aggressive rebounder, he reminded me a bit of former Louisville hooper Montrezl Harrell. Hilbert’s a great shot-blocker, knows how to contest a shot without fouling. Also, he’s great off the catch-and-finish in the low-post.
Tristan Brown – Dunellon High School
This is a guard who seriously knows how to create space with the dribble. Quick, agile while coming up-court. In the first game I saw him play, he was a catalyst towards keeping the team in it early with his scoring ability. Brown’s another solid, solid shooter. His mid-range jumper is better than average.
Rick Smith – Buchholz High School
This rising senior is a focused shooter on offense, vocal leader on defense. Smith shot the rock well from beyond the arc. He has one of the best shooting forms I’ve seen in the area. He uses his long arms to stay aggressive on D, making ball-handlers think about that through-pass into the paint. Runs the floor well. Smith’s a guy who values communicating.
Cameron Tener – Buchholz High School
Tener was impressive because of his ability to shake off a rusty first half, and replace it with a stellar second. You always want a guy who doesn’t let the struggle set into their psyche. The rising junior really made his presence felt with a barrage of threes, coupled with tough drives through the paint for lay-ins.