AIBL Youth League: Week 1 Standouts
The AIBL youth league is designed to bring together some of the best youth teams in Las Vegas, and provide opportunities for players. I pulled up to this league this weekend and was treated to a fabulous day of youth…
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Continue ReadingThe AIBL youth league is designed to bring together some of the best youth teams in Las Vegas, and provide opportunities for players. I pulled up to this league this weekend and was treated to a fabulous day of youth basketball. Here are some of the standouts from week 1.
Omarion Felton Legacy 5’8 SG 2022 – Felton makes my all Bulldog team. He was terrific finishing in transition, and battling for rebounds. Fundamentally sound player, who blocked out opponents to gather defensive rebounds. Was the best player I saw finishing in transition all day.
Sebastian Mack 6’1 SG 2023 (#1 2023) -Sebastian Mack is different. In the age of 1 on 1 development, load management, and structured workouts, Mack is addicted to competition. A day after I saw him competing against one of the top programs in the state, he was back at it treating the crowd to his electric brand of scoring. Showed off more run and jump ability then I’ve ever seen from him.
Niko Canencia 5’5 PG Legacy 2023 (featured image) – Canencia leads the new crop of jitterbug PG’s. The uber quick lefty was brilliant. High IQ player that understands what his strengths are and how to play to them.
Elijah Aden 5’11 PG Chosen Few 2024 – Aden has started to become one of the smoothest players in his class. If we’re lucky, Nevada H.S fans will get to see several Aden vs DJ Thomas matchups over the next few years. Aden shot it well and showed a polished command of the dribble. His upside is tremendous, and his skill is advanced for his age.
Adonis Lafleur 6’0 SF Chosen Few 2024 – Lafleur is going to make one of my all tough guy teams eventually. One of the toughest competitors that I’ve seen. Attacks the ball off the glass. Lafleur is the ultimate go get it player.
Anthony Nwuli 6’5 PF LV Panthers 2024 – Nwuli is a big physical post. He was the most dominant rebounder on the day, as it felt like he grabbed every one of them With his size and physicality, just his mere activity proved to be a problem. He has a very good IQ for a post player his age.
Christopher Nwuli 6’3 SF LV Panthers 2025 – The Nwuli brother sweepstakes should be starting any minute. It’s all projection, but Nwuli has the tools to be a scholarship basketball player. He’s long and has a versatile skill set. He has nice form on his shot and can shoot it effortlessly out to about 18. He’s fluid enough to put the ball down and get to the rim, and he also has a competitive streak and leadership quality rarely seen at that age.