Grassroots Team Spotlight: Marcus Denmon Elite 17U

<p>Prep Hoops Missouri continues it look at the Missouri-based grassroots programs with a look at the Marcus Denmon Elite 17U team. At the 16U level, the MDE team had a great run on the Adidas Gauntlet circuit last summer.</p> <h4>Roster</h4> <p>Dylin Taylor-Cantu 6’1" Piper (KS): A newcomer to the team who brings an accurate 3-point shot from the perimeter. He is very good off the catch, but he also has the ability to create his own shot off the dribble and sinks jumpers when he needs to. He is a solid athlete with good length.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="583730" first="Cachao" last="Gianquinto"] 6’3" Battle: A prototype shooting guard who has excellent size, a strong body and the ability to get buckets at three levels. He has a smooth stroke from 3-point range, but he can also use that physical body to power his way through traffic for layups and mid-range jumpers. He also has good court vision and will drop dimes to open teammates.</p> <p>Cashius Howell 6’3" Rockhurst: A physical athlete who plays with a high motor and excels in the transition game. He can score around the basket, handle the ball and play solid defense. He is able to battle against bigger players with his high level of activity.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="709240" first="Justin" last="Johnson"] 6’4" Blue Springs: A high energy wing player who plays with a lot of athleticism and intensity to the team. He can guard multiple positions on the floor while being a tireless worker on the glass. He doesn't mind diving on the floor for loose balls. Whatever it takes to help his team.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="824129" first="Quran" last="Taylor"] 6’1" University Academy: An aggressive point guard who really excels at getting downhill on the drive where he is a good finisher at the rim. He is very ideal in the pick-and-roll. He averaged 11 points, four rebounds and two steals in helping University Academy to 24 victories and a district championship.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="583729" first="Brennan" last="Watkins"] 5’11" Kearney: Talented combo guard who was one of the top bucket-getters in the KC area. He is an excellent shooter from downtown who can hit 3-pointers off the catch or coming hard off of screens. He can also get to the basket off the dribble to compliment his shooting. As a junior, he averaged 23.9 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.2 assists a game.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="824162" first="Liam" last="Weaver"] 6’4" Pembroke Hill: A versatile wing player who is an excellent glue-guy for his MDE team as he can fill several roles to help his team win. During the high school season, he really stuffs the stat-sheet while also serving as the primary scorer and facilitator on offense.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="824132" first="Najee" last="Williams"] 6’3" Truman: An explosive wing player who plays the game with a high motor at both ends of the court. He is an excellent offensive rebounder and he really excels in the transition game. He is able to turn up the heat on the defensive end with his athleticism and ability to shoot into passing lanes to create turnovers.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>