All-In Hoopfest: 17u Small College Prospects

<p>The All-In Hoopfest takes place at the Expo Center in Louisville this weekend and while the D1 coaches can’t be out to recruit this weekend, D2, D3, NAIA and lower divisions are able to be at the Expo recruiting Kentucky kids. Here’s a look at some of the best small college prospects who will be in action this weekend. They are ordered by the pool they are in on the schedule.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="783053" first="Jake" last="Evans"], Male/Louisville Prospects - </strong>Evans is a high IQ point guard who gets overshadowed a little by his teammates at Male. Jake has interest from just about every level of college ball and should be a scholarship player at the next level.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="709056" first="Jalen" last="Scott"], Conner/M.A.T.T.S. Mustangs - </strong>Jalen is a wing scorer but he can also attack the rim and is a capable defender against his position. If Scott gets hot from the perimeter he can make 3-4 threes per contest.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="915175" first="Joey" last="Leachman"], Collegiate/Kentucky Titans -</strong> Leachman is a good sized post player who can also step out and shoot a little. Joey has a big body and knows how to use it to establish position and battle for rebounds.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="783045" first="Tyren" last="Moore"], Male/Manimal Elite - </strong>Tyren is a dynamic scorer who can play on or off the ball but does his most damage as a catch and shoot player who can torch the nets. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="915149" first="Jared" last="Courtney"], Woodford County/The Ville - </strong>Courtney is crafty with the ball in his hands and is comfortable creating offense for others or creating his own shot. Jared will be the primary ball handler for a talented Ville team.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="915141" first="Jaylen" last="Barber"], Great Crossing/Charlotte Court - </strong>Every coach covets size and Barber is a big, strong kid. His hands have come a long way in the last two years or so. Finally showing some scoring ability, Jaylen has always been a shot blocking force.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="915150" first="Zeke" last="Grier"], Lexington Christian/Iam3rd Ice - Blue - </strong>Zeke is one of the best shooters in the 11th region and that’s where his strength lies with his AAU team as well. Grier has become a more effective driver over the last two summers also.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="923005" first="Tyler" last="Slone"], Oldham County/Louisville Legends - </strong>The only non-Senior on the list, Tyler actually plays up a level on the 17u for the Legends. Tyler is a nice catch and shoot player but his overall game continues to improve and he has added strength to finish at the rim.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="915157" first="Nick" last="Keeton"], Paintsville/Pride Athletics -</strong> Keeton is a strong (albeit undersized) post who will not be denied when crashing the glass. Nick is maybe the best rebounder in the event as he has a nose for the ball.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="915153" first="Neil" last="Baker"], Scott County/Iam3rd Ice - White -</strong> Neil is smart and tough and continues to improve as a floor general now that he’s getting time to play with the ball in his hands going into his Senior year. What Baker lacks in height, he makes up for with high IQ and being a crafty finisher.</p>