#GrindSZNKickoff: Most Impressive Prospects (Championship Sunday)
The Prep Hoops Circuit #GrindSZNKickoff was in full force on Sunday between nine different gyms in Oklahoma City.
I focused my attention to the action at Solid Rock Basketball.
Here is a look at the most impressive prospects on Day 3 of the event.
ICYMI:
#GrindSZNKickoff: Steadiest Performers (Day 2)
#GrindSZNKickoff: Best Pure Shooters (Day 2)
#GrindSZNKickoff: Lengthy Prospects With Upside (Day 2)
KJ Adams (Texas Westlake/Team Griffin)
The 16U champions at the #GrindSZNKickoff, 2021 6’7″ forward KJ Adams was superb all weekend long, driving to the rim, shooting the mid-range, dunking, blocking shots at the point of attack and passing with ease. Adams averaged just over 21 in three games on Sunday with a 30-point outing in the title win over Buddy Buckets Elite.
On one sequence against the St. Louis Blazers, Adams hit a mid-range, then blocked a shot. He proceeded to throw a dime all the way up the court. Adams is a super sound and smart player, who is a man amongst boys with a seasoned game. He’s a surefire Division 1 prospect with a plethora of offers under his belt already.
2020 6’7” Texas Westlake forward KJ Adams (@kj_atx) put his full game on display guiding @TeamGriffinEYBL 16U to a championship at @PHCircuit #GrindSZNKickoff this weekend in OKC. pic.twitter.com/jquAfXv42K
— ᴊᴀᴋᴇ ᴘᴇʀᴘᴇʀ (@JakePerper) April 8, 2019
Sean Pedulla (Oklahoma Memorial/Team Buddy Buckets Elite)
Talking about pure grit and toughness, 2021 6’1″ Memorial guard Sean Pedulla is filled with both. When he’s not knocking down 3’s, he’s tricking defenders with his fancy dribbling and pure basketball IQ. The foot speed is impressive from Pedulla as he creates on his own on jumpers and lay-ins. The proof is in the pudding and I think he raised his stock to a Division I prospect. Division II schools will be lucky to get him now.
2021 Oklahoma Memorial/Team Buddy Buckets G Sean Pedulla is super gritty and gifted as a ball handler & finisher. Also, a polished shooter & leader. The kid can really lead an offense. @PedullaSean @PHCircuit @MattReynolds___ #GrindSZNKickoff pic.twitter.com/1zmNRhP9SK
— ᴊᴀᴋᴇ ᴘᴇʀᴘᴇʀ (@JakePerper) April 7, 2019
Sadadriene Hall (Texas Sulphur Springs/Dallas Showtyme Elite)
Champions in 17U, 2020 6’5″ Sulphur Springs forward Sadadriene Hall never disappears from games. A true energy piece, Hall is smooth with his spin moves as he drives to the hoop. He also has a reliable jumper and seems to always put himself in the right spots on the floor. During one sequence against the Houston Raptors Benjamin, Hall drilled a 3-pointer and then had back to back buckets on efforts at the rim. This kid will be coveted by many Division I and Division II programs this summer.
2020 Texas Sulphuric Springs F Sadadriene Hall with a pure hustle play here. The kid is long and packed with athleticism. @Dallas_Showtyme @PHCircuit #GrindSznKickoff pic.twitter.com/yWmmORJM0v
— ᴊᴀᴋᴇ ᴘᴇʀᴘᴇʀ (@JakePerper) April 7, 2019
Arterio Morris (Texas Lincoln/Dallas Showtyme Rise)
It is never too early to see talent come to fruition. With 2022 6’4″ Lincoln guard Arterio Morris it is quite clear his upside is endless. For Dallas Showtyme Rise 15U this was a prospect who is beyond athletic, packed with poise, sound with the ball in his hands and someone who creates running lanes all on his own. Morris wowed with his high rising dunks, but his game is expanding quickly. This kid is going to be a Division I player mark my words.
Note: 2022 5’10” Kimball guard Jerqualen Parks was also highly impressive for Dallas Showtyme Rise 15U. He was routinely in good areas on the floor, active on his feet and attacking at will. The pace that he sets is fun to watch.
Trey Alexander (Oklahoma Heritage Hall/Team Griffin)
You can simply see it with Trey Alexander. The 2021 6’6″ Heritage Hall guard wasn’t able to finish the tournament strong due to various injuries. In one game, he fell hard and had to sit out the second half due to a cut near his eye. He then suffered an ankle injury in the following game. Despite that, Alexander simply wanted to play ball and he showed up in a large way in the championship, giving his full effort. A slick athlete, he shoots well, leads the charge and has endless confidence. Oklahoma, Texas A&M and Oklahoma State represent the best of five offers for the Division I prospect. This kid is special.
Terry Anderson (Texas Deer Park/Houston Raptors)
There is something about Terry Anderson that really intrigues me. The 2020 6’6″ Deer Park forward looks the part prior to tip-off and when he gets going, he is very steady. Anderson shoots the ball wall and flashed with his 3-point game often. His toughness on the boards and lift is a true advantage. He scored 16 points in a morning tilt with Dallas Showtyme Elite. Anderson projects as a low Division I/Division II or NAIA talent.
2020 Texas Deer Park/Houston Raptors forward Terry Anderson knocks down the triple. @_Houstonraptors @PHCircuit #GrindSZNKickoff pic.twitter.com/zBhjFCE8h0
— ᴊᴀᴋᴇ ᴘᴇʀᴘᴇʀ (@JakePerper) April 7, 2019