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This past Saturday, I took a trip down to Laurel Boys & Girls club to check out some 15U action. All of the major shoe circuit teams were down at Southern Jam Fest, but I was hoping to find some…
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Continue ReadingThis past Saturday, I took a trip down to Laurel Boys & Girls club to check out some 15U action. All of the major shoe circuit teams were down at Southern Jam Fest, but I was hoping to find some under-the-radar prospects. The players I watched are finishing up their freshman year of high school, so the next five or six months will be key in their development.
Josh Rivers | MD3D ’22
The first thing I noticed about Rivers was how much he has grown since last summer. He grew at least three inches since that time and stands at a legit 6-foot-2 and looks to still be growing. Rivers is a dead-eye shooter from three and he acted as such throughout 3D’s two games Saturday. Rivers still needs to get stronger overall and be tougher with the ball, but as he grows into his body, that should come.
Logan Dwyer | Higher Level ’22
Dwyer made his impact as soon as Higher Level’s first game started. The 5-foot-10 point guard can do a little bit of everything. The aspect of his game that stood out the most was his overall IQ. He just has a good feel for the game. He shot well from three and when he got into the paint, he knew how to get his teammates open looks.
Jacob Ayree | MD3D ’22
Ayree is an interesting prospect. The 6-foot-3 wing is one of those players who will show flashes of being a really good player, but will then make three or four plays that make you scratch your head. Yesterday there was a balance of both. When he’s dribbling downhill towards the rim, Ayree can rise and finish through contact. His decent length and athleticism also help him as a defender and rebounder. If he can avoid the hiccups like missing easy lay-ups here and there, he’ll see his production and numbers increase significantly.
Bryce Hammersley | Higher Level ’22
Along with Dwyer, Hammersley carried the load for Higher Level offensively. The 6-foot-3 lefty did a nice job of getting out in transition and finishing. He also made a few nice moves off the dribble and showed touch on his jumper from the mid-range level. Hammersley played with good pace and energy. He probably could’ve scored more, but he makes the winning play, which was good to see.
Zach Cloud | Team Melo Red ’22
Cloud was the tallest player I saw Saturday at 6-foot-7. He led Melo in scoring in the first game with 12 points and showed decent tough around the rim. Cloud is still growing into his body and needs to work on his flexibility, but his size alone makes him a presence in the paint.
Peyton Mason | Maryland 3D ’22
Mason is another sharpshooter on 3D who had a great showing in their first game, leading the team with 16 points. The 5-foot-9 guard has a quick trigger off the catch that helps him get his shot off despite his lack of size. Areas that Mason will have to improve include dribbling against ball pressure and toughness. His shooting alone makes him a threat at all times offensively, so if he can improve in those other two areas, it’ll make him more of a threat off the dribble.