Friday Night Stars at OSA’s River Cities Hoops Summer Tip Off
Friday night kicked off the OSA Crusaders River Cities Hoops Summer Tip Off. This tournament is the largest accumulation of local talent in one gym that will take place all year. All of Nebraska’s top programs stayed in town and…
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Continue ReadingFriday night kicked off the OSA Crusaders River Cities Hoops Summer Tip Off. This tournament is the largest accumulation of local talent in one gym that will take place all year. All of Nebraska’s top programs stayed in town and competed for the bragging right of the River Cities Hoops title. There were countless interesting in-state prospects playing on Friday night, but these are the two players that impressed from each age group.
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Maverick Binder Maverick Binder 5'11" | SG Auburn | 2024 State NE
Binder is a really skilled guard that made an impact on both ends of the floor. He can make it tough on ball handlers with pressure and jump passing lanes for steals. He has a tight handle on the ball, can weave through traffic, and change ends of the floor quickly in transition. Binder has deep range and can scores from everywhere.
Jaden Jackson Jaden Jackson 6'1" | SG Bellevue West | 2024 State #312 Nation NE
Jackson is bigger and stronger than other guards his age. He defends on the wing at a high level, rebounds, and bullies players on the interior. He also has a beautiful jump shot. Jackson looks to get downhill in transition and finishes efficiently on the interior.
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River Johnston River Johnston 6'1" | PG North Platte | 2023 State NE
Johnston is a shifty guard that made plays and got to the rim in transition. He is a good ball handler with vision to find open teammates running the floor. He pushes the ball up the court and makes defenses adjust to his attacks on the rim. Johnston finished through contact and lead his team to a win Friday.
Connor Millikan Connor Millikan 6'1" | CG Platteview | 2023 State NE
Millikan is a great scorer and ball handler that can get to his spot pretty much whenever he wants. When he has space to operate, he can size up defenders with quick crossovers and burst into gap in the defense to score at the rim. Millikan had a solid game scoring the ball, but the Crusaders could not get going as a team and lost their first game of the river cities showcase.
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Chandler Meeks Chandler Meeks 6'1" | CG Omaha Westside | 2022 State NE
Meeks is a smart and skilled guard that can affect the game in every way. He is a lockdown defender that can help on the glass as a rebounder. He is a skilled ball handler with vision and creativity as a passer. He found teammates streaking down the floor in transition and cutters in the half court all night. Meeks can finish tough shots, defend, and be the leader of an offense.
Jasen Green Jasen Green 6'7" | PF Millard North | 2022 State #153 Nation NE
Green normally spends his summers with Mokan Elite, but was playing with The Factory at River Cities. He is a versatile forward that is a mismatch for defenders. He attacks close outs with the dribble and uses his size to finish over smaller players. He protects the basket defensively and rim runs in transition. Green’s size and ability to score from the perimeter or the interior makes him one of the top prospects in the state. The Factory was lucky to add him for the weekend.
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Hunter Sallis Hunter Sallis 6'4" | CG Millard North | 2021 State #8 Nation NE
There was a good size crowd Friday night to watch the states top prospect, and Sallis didn’t disappoint. He set the tone early for OSA’s blowout win with a breakaway one handed dunk. He was also disruptive defensively in passing lanes and blocking shots at the Rim. Sallis made pays in the open floor and created shots for himself from every level.
Saint Thomas Saint Thomas 6'6" | CG Millard North | 2021 State NE
Thomas ran the floor and finished a bunch of layups in transition on Friday night. He has a knack for finding space around the rim for easy baskets. He can also make tough contested shots from outside off the catch or dribble. Thomas is able to use his size to create space and bump defenders off his path when driving to the rim.