A-Town Showdown: 17U Top Performers (Part 3)

<p>Here are the top performers I witnessed in person from the 17U division at A-Town Showdown this past weekend held at LakePoint Sports.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/07/IMG_6299-2.jpg?1595269890612"><img class="wp-image-1019329 size-thumbnail alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/07/IMG_6299-2-150x150.jpg?1595269890612" alt="[player_tooltip player_id="1011352" first="Aidan" last="Hadaway"]" width="150" height="150" /></a>2022 6-6 F [player_tooltip player_id="1011352" first="Aidan" last="Hadaway"] – ATL Timberwolves Green – LaFayette</strong></p> <p>One of the most productive players I’ve seen this offseason and maybe the owner of Georgia’s best motor, [player_tooltip player_id="1011352" first="Aidan" last="Hadaway"] did it again. The energetic, bouncy lefty was everywhere on the court this past weekend, averaging 20.5 points and 12 rebounds. He exploded for 33 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 4 blocks on Saturday night. Hadaway runs the floor like a gazelle and gets tons of opportunities in transition. In the half court when he’s not crashing the glass, he’s attacking off the bounce and finishing at the rim with authority. Hadaway has a solid jump shot and can knock down the three. As a 2022 playing 17U, I don’t know how much better and more productive he can be this time next year. It’s a scary thought.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/07/IMG_7098.jpg"><img class="wp-image-1019330 size-thumbnail alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/07/IMG_7098-150x150.jpg" alt="Robert Reisman" width="150" height="150" /></a>2021 6-3 SG Robert Reisman – ATL Timberwolves Green – Gainesville</strong></p> <p>A huge stock rising weekend for the Gainesville guard. Reisman scored the ball consistently at multiple levels but most impressive was his playmaking for others. He averaged 18.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 6.8 assists. Against the MVA Outlawz he posted 15 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists and 1 steal. Reisman is a sneaky good athlete that can elevate at the rim.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/07/IMG_6230-1.jpg"><img class="wp-image-1009886 size-thumbnail alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/07/IMG_6230-1-150x150.jpg" alt="[player_tooltip player_id="949919" first="Max" last="Hrdlicka"]" width="150" height="150" /></a>2021 6-6 W [player_tooltip player_id="949919" first="Max" last="Hrdlicka"] – ATL Timberwolves White – Glynn Academy</strong></p> <p>A solid legitimate D-I prospect, Hrdlicka is at the point where he doesn’t need to have great games to still be considered one of the best players on the floor. He gets his points in the flow of the Timberwolves’ efficient offense. He went for 19 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 steals in their 98-94 title win over XFE. Hrdlicka’s most impressive play was when he took a huge bump at the rim and finished through a 6-foot-8, 250-pounder. Hrdlicka is built for the college game.</p> <p><strong>2021 5-11 PG [player_tooltip player_id="754331" first="Brookes" last="Kahlert"] – ATL Timberwolves White – St. Pius X</strong></p> <p>Known for his elite passing, Kahlert put XFE on alert with his shooting prowess. He canned seven threes en route to 26 points. The flashy playmaker also dished out 4 assists. Being able to play off the ball with so many other great guards has really helped Kahlert showcase his scoring talent.</p> <p><strong>2020 6-6 F [player_tooltip player_id="806639" first="Ross" last="Shepherd"] – ATL Timberwolves White – Pope</strong></p> <p>Headed to Georgia Tech to walk-on, [player_tooltip player_id="806639" first="Ross" last="Shepherd"] played well vs. XFE. He finished with 19 points, 12 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 blocks. The agile forward used his quick feet and athleticism to get past some of XFE’s more lumbering defenders. His sweet eurostep through traffic was a highlight.</p>