The Weekend: 16u All-Tournament First Team
The 16u divisions of two Atlanta-based AAU events featured some top talent and several long-term prospects to keep an eye on. The players listed here are reflective of this weekend in a vacuum. Who did well during this tiny, albeit…
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Continue ReadingThe 16u divisions of two Atlanta-based AAU events featured some top talent and several long-term prospects to keep an eye on. The players listed here are reflective of this weekend in a vacuum. Who did well during this tiny, albeit revealing sample of games?
First Team
G Evan Eursher Evan Eursher 6'2" | PG Webb-Bell Buckle | 2022 State #244 Nation TN – EAB 16u
Evan scores every way imaginable. Eursher showed off solid lower body balance and a constant, insatiable hunger for points. Evan is incredibly unselfish for a leading scorer and he collects joy from his teammates’ successes. The limitations are few and the ceiling is certainly high.
G Chip Brunt Chip Brunt 6'4" | PG Whitehaven | 2023 GA – EAB 16u
Lanky lefty. Though Chip is still finding his spots with EAB it is clear that he can go. Brunt plays with a herky-jerky style that keeps defenders uncertain. Brunt is both a quality outside shooter and a capable slasher. Needs to tack on some good muscle.
G Zach Amonett – Tennessee Tigers 16u
Zach is a gutty guy with wonderful guard skills. The commitment to every single play stands out as special for Zach. He plays with a fire that really will vault him ahead of similiarly-skilled lead guards. Amonett can hit the open shot as well as anybody in the state. Sunday he showed off a spicy pull-up game too.
Tennessee Tigers 16u lead 24-10 over HYPE (GA) late 1H. Excellent defense by @evan_shiflet . Hot shooting by @ZachAmonett .
— Andrew Force (@AndrewForce8) July 12, 2020
G Evan Shiflet – Tennessee Tigers 16u
Evan was the best on-ball defender in the building two days running. His attention to detail is tremendous. Nobody invests more with their legs on the less glamorous end of the floor than Shiflet. One dribbler literally dropped the ball after Shiflet badgered him for a prolonged possession. The dude found his car on empty as Shiflet began the counterattack.
G Tristan Conger – EAB 16u
Can get exposed a touch defending quick guards. Conger is wonderfully clever with the ball in the halfcourt. As a catch-and-shoot threat, Conger is among the best in the state for his grade. Conger is a smart, always aware basketball player. Really, really smooth handle and effortless when most players would be under duress.
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