Hidden Gems Black 17U: Team To Watch In July

<p>July is coming quickly, crazy isn’t it?<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>July grassroots session should be a good time, per usual. Gearing up for the July session, I believe Hidden Gems Black 17U will do some damage.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Knocking off some good teams in the spring, HGB is a solid team and better program.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <h3>Schedule:</h3> <p>• HG Invitational = July 6-7th</p> <p>* AAU Super Showcase = July 11-15th<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>* All-In Hoopfest = July 19-21st</p> <p>• GRBA Nationals = July 26-28th</p> <h3>Player Breakdown: </h3> <p>• Kaveon Ross - 6'5/F Walnut Ridge - Ross has made strides in the last few months, helping him pick up a couple offers. At six-foot-five Ross moves fluidly and can work off the post well. I like Ross’s ability to slash and finish tough at the rim. Expanding his touch further and further, Ross has the capability to space it a bit as well. A lob threat on the fast break, where the forward has some explosiveness.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>• Cali Davis - 6'0/G Africentric - Davis is a legit two way guard, who plays hard all the time. Active hands on defense always stick out when watching Cali. Often, resulting in a fast break bucket. The Africentric guard can score it from multiple levels, as he creates space well to get open shots, notably the stepback. Davis gets to his spots with poise, moves the ball and doesn’t stay stagnant. A two-way guard that can definitely play at the next level.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>• Nakimba Mullins - 6'5/PF Worthington Christian - I am a big fan of Nakimba’s game. The forward is solid in the post, where he can finish with a virtue of moves. A stretch four at times, Mullins can knockdown the outside shot to create spacing. A longer frame, Mullins can defend a couple different positions. The next year should be a big period for the Warrior.</p> <p>• Julian Binford - 5'9/PG Eastmoor - If you’re looking at a point under six foot, you won’t find many in the area better then Binford. Playing with grit, Binford has a next level handle to the game. Always keeping the defense on their heels. The Eastmoor guard creates space well, and finishes tough at the rack. Binford gets up the court in the hurry, and doesn’t shy away from contact, which you really like to see.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>• Trevell Adams - 5'10/PG South - Trevell Adams has to be one of the most improved players in the area. <span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Adams is quick, athletic and can handle the ball well. A poised driver to the basket, that can finish acrobatically through contact. Adams creates space off the bounce, and a hound on defense. Don’t be surprised to see the senior pin a layup to the backboard.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <h3>Others To Note:</h3> <p>* Caleb Terry - 6'10/C Alexander<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>* Trevon Ellis - 6'3/G Dayton Stivers<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>• Makhale Massey - 6'4/G Northland(2021) <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>• Sam Kumler 6'2/G Phillips Academy(2021)</p> <p>Huston Harrah - 6'4/SF Fairfield Union</p>