5 biggest takeaways from Big Shots Team Loaded

<p>It was a loaded affair at Big Shots Team Loaded this past weekend in Richmond. Here's a look at some of the biggest takeaways. </p> <h5>1. Trey Thomas stole the show for Team Loaded DC</h5> <p>Team Loaded DC 15U squad played on the 16U circuit this past weekend and with <strong>2022 guard Trey Thomas</strong> leading the way. Thomas walked away with the Mr. BIG SHOTS award at the end of the tournament, putting up 17 points including the game-winning 3-pointer in the championship 40-39 over Roosevelt Wheeler, Jason Nelson and Team Loaded VA 16U.</p> <p>"I just work...Whoever is guarding me, if they say something to me, I'll let my game do the talking. I do my fair share of talking but for the most part, I know I work hard so I let the game speak for me. I just want to continue to build my game, I think I have a next-level game." Thomas said. "I want to continue to get faster, stronger, work on my handle, work on my 3-point shooting. My defense is something that wasn't good at all but I think is continuing to get better."</p> <p>Thomas is emerging as one of the top guards in the DMV area. He attended Archbishop Carroll in 2018-19 and looks to do more damage on the AAU circuit this summer. He's currently got offers from Oklahoma State, Rhode Island, IUPUI, Murray State, Wyoming, Lamar and George Washington.</p> <h5>2. Team Loaded VA is a well-rounded group</h5> <p><strong>2020 big man Henry Coleman</strong> and <strong>2021 guards Brayon Freeman</strong> and <strong>A.J. Williams</strong> were the headliners for Team Loaded VA 17U squad as they took home the Gold Championship Final over a solid Big Shots Elite WV team. They also featured </p> <p>Coleman took home MVP honors with 14 points in the title game but a lot of his impact didn't show up in the scorebook. He's an active big man that makes his presence known on both ends, whether it be with a big block or a big dunk.</p> <p>Williams is a sharpshooter that will make you pay from deep. He opened the weekend with seven made 3-pointers and 21 points against Spectrum Ron Clary 17's.</p> <p>Freeman is their lead guard and known for getting his fair share of tough buckets. As he learns to utilize his weapons on the floor, look for his stock to continue to grow. </p> <h5>3. Big Shots Elite WV Trio has something to prove</h5> <p><strong>2020 guards K.J. McClurg, Kaden Metheny</strong> and <strong>Tim Montgomery</strong> were a terror for all of their opponents this weekend. Metheny averaged 16.8 points, McClurg averaged 15.8 points and Montgomery averaged 9.0 points per game as they were a force to be reckoned with all weekend.</p> <p>McClurg and Metheny are shifty guards that are also quality playmakers as well. Metheny had a number of tough moves both inside and out for his squad. McClurg is automatic from behind the arc. Montgomery is their third option but does a good job of filling his role well without throwing off rhythm. He's got sneaky bounce as well just like Metheny.</p> <h5>4. Quandre Bullock headlines for Dennis Smith Jr. Elite</h5> <p>Dennis Smith Jr. Elite 17U squad was on display this weekend and<strong> 2020 guard Quandre Bullock</strong> stole the show with his play. He put up 31 points against Team Loaded VA's 17U squad showing off his ability to score on all three levels.</p> <p>Bullock played above the rim, making a number of nice plays in the paint against a tough frontcourt of Henry Coleman and J.T. Thor. He made three 3-pointers as well, showing his range from behind the arc. He's another under the radar prospect to keep an eye on.</p> <h5>5. Unsigned seniors showed out</h5> <p>There were a couple of unsigned seniors that showed out this weekend as well. <strong>2019 forward Toyaz Solomon</strong> is one prospect who turned heads with his play. He scored 31 points, scoring in a variety of ways this weekend for the Southside Ballers. He's expected to make a decision soon about his college decision. </p> <p><strong>2019 wing Misha Zurabashvili</strong> for Hill City Crash 17U is another player that showed off his ability to score on all three levels. His 3-point shot is still developing but with his size at 6-foot-6, he showed his ability to score inside the arc and in the paint with efficiency. He led the 17U division with 115 total points, made 19 3-pointers and averaged 23.0 points on the weekend.</p> <p><strong>2019 guard Ty Brown</strong> was another player that stood out for Hill City Crash. Brown made a number of tough buckets among the trees at 6-foot-2. He produced 13.5 points per game as his team's finisher in the paint, finishing through contact on a number of occasions. </p>