Hoopseen BamaJam: 17u Players to Watch

An in-depth looks at the top players to watch in the 17U Division at the Hoopseen Bama Jam in Hoover, Alabama. These players represent top prospects to watch (current 2021 ranking to the left). #2 [player_tooltip player_id="537221" first="Alex" last="Anderson"] (EAB 3SSB) Mr. Basketball candidate. Verbally committed to South Alabama. #7 [player_tooltip player_id="537260" first="Grant" last="Slatten"] (EAB 3SSB) Mr. Basketball candidate with two new D1 offers in the last week (USF, Ole Miss). #8 [player_tooltip player_id="537224" first="Eric" last="Rivers"] (EAB 3SSB) Elite football recruit with amazing change of direction on the bball floor. Deserving of more D1 bball attention. Perhaps coaches are shying away because they assume he will play D1 football. #9 [player_tooltip player_id="775542" first="Matthew" last="Sells"] (Pro One Select) Still in search of his first D1 offer. Sells put up big numbers all summer and earned a new D2 offer two weeks ago. #14 [player_tooltip player_id="775580" first="Kley" last="McGowan"] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078775' first='Tennessee' last='Tigers']) One of the biggest climbers in our May ranking update. #16 [player_tooltip player_id="537290" first="PJ" last="Smith"] (Pro One Select) Eager to add on to his first offer (Freed-Hardeman). #18 [player_tooltip player_id="775549" first="Matthew" last="Schneider"] (PSB Nashville-Beasley) If you are looking for 1 guy to breakout with college recruiters this weekend, this is that guy. Schneider has not played a real game since late February. He played a ton, but his AAU team elected to bypass July for Co-Vid precautionary measures. Schneider and his team are itching to get going. "I know it really is crazy I've never had this long of a break of real games since I can remember," shared Schneider last week. #20 [player_tooltip player_id="775559" first="Reed" last="Kemp"] (EAB 3SSB 17u) Frenetic feet provide Reed with access to unformed, unprepared defensive lanes and spots. Kemp is still widely overlooked. Big opportunity this weekend. #32 [player_tooltip player_id="775548" first="Isaiah" last="Farrior"] (Mid-State Elite) Interest from Morehead State. D1 athlete. Starter for Clarksville Northeast. #43 [player_tooltip player_id="775572" first="Jack" last="Brown"] (Mid-State Elite) Bouncy. Maryville High School star. #50 [player_tooltip player_id="983694" first="Ametri" last="Moss"] (Mid-State Elite) For what it is worth, #50 in the Class of 2020 signed with East Tennessee State University and the '21 class is significantly deeper. #65 [player_tooltip player_id="775571" first="Meechie" last="Bowens"] (Tennessee Blazers) Picked up as a scoring mercenary for this weekend. Bowens is a rifleman with high confidence and natural athleticism. #66 [player_tooltip player_id="775587" first="Martise" last="Jackson"] (PSB Elite - Beasley) Worthy of an All-Defense First Team nomination if such a team existed at the statewide level. #68 [player_tooltip player_id="983700" first="Marcus" last="Averhart"] (Mid-State Elite) Starter for Clarksville Northeast High School. #77 [player_tooltip player_id="537365" first="Joshua" last="Alexander"] (Mid-State Elite) Transferred from Northeast to Blackman High for this upcoming senior year. #102 [player_tooltip player_id="537274" first="Keaton" last="Allen"] (Mid-State Elite) Shooter with good height for position. Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/AndrewForce8">@AndrewForce8</a> for the latest recruiting coverage.   <h2>PERTINENT 17u TEAMS</h2> EAB 3SSB 17u EAB Tennessee Jennings Mid-State Elite Pro One PSB Elite - Beasley Tennessee Blazers [program_tooltip program_id='2078775' first='Tennessee' last='Tigers'] TN Wolves Follow @AndrewForce8.