MAYB Nationals: Top Performers
Here are my picks for the top performers at the MAYB Nationals in Wichita. Jackie Johnson Jackie Johnson 5'11" | CG Wichita Southeast | 2021 KS 5’10- OZ Elite 2021 Jackie Johnson Jackie Johnson 5'11" | CG Wichita Southeast |…
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Continue ReadingHere are my picks for the top performers at the MAYB Nationals in Wichita.
Jackie Johnson Jackie Johnson 5'11" | CG Wichita Southeast | 2021 KS 5’10- OZ Elite 2021
Jackie Johnson Jackie Johnson 5'11" | CG Wichita Southeast | 2021 KS is a straight bucket! It seemed everytime I looked over at an OZ Elite game Jackie Johnson Jackie Johnson 5'11" | CG Wichita Southeast | 2021 KS was scoring the ball. Even though Jackie is undersized he was as good or better then anyone else at his position in the tournament. Jackie is short but has good muscle on him, this allows him to bully lighter guards. He is a very shifty player who is a straight microwave from three point land, one game I saw him crossover his defender three times in a row for three 3 pointers! Jackie can score around the rim as well, having a good floater game and great set of layups. Jackie was very impressive and maybe the best bucket getter at the point guard position I have seen, colleges look out!
Parker Friedrickson 6’3- OZ Elite Red 2023
Parker Friedrickson is a player with mass potential! Parker at his age has a great feel for the game, and if he keeps improving he could be one of the top names in his class. Parker has a great jumper from the outside, he hits set shots and contested shots off the dribble. He also has a very good set of handles which allows him to navigate the floor and get good set jumpers. Parker is a lengthy athlete who could still grow and be a huge problem for opposing teams.
Julian Hammond Julian Hammond 6'1" | SG Cherry Creek | 2021 State #209 Nation CO 6’3- Billups Elite 2021
Julian Hammond Julian Hammond 6'1" | SG Cherry Creek | 2021 State #209 Nation CO is the number one player in Colorado currently and went out and proved it in Kansas. Julian was on fire from three point land the whole weekend shooting from college three point land. He also played very well in the pick and roll able to hit jumpers off them, drive to the rim, or find open teammates for easy buckets. Julian is a very good athlete who creates contact with defenders to finish lay ups or floaters around the rim. He also likes to guard the other teams best player and has great footwork to stay in front of them. Julian is great guard who can do a bit of everything on the court.
Mark Mitchell Mark Mitchell 6'7" | SF Sunrise | 2022 State #8 Nation KS 6’8- KC Drive5 Nation 2022
Mark Mitchell Mark Mitchell 6'7" | SF Sunrise | 2022 State #8 Nation KS was the most highly ranked prospect in the tournament, and for good reason. Mark is a crazy athlete who was finishing above the rim the whole weekend, even getting some crazy posterizing dunks. At 6’8 Mark has very good mobility, he is very quick and agile on his feet, this allow him to catch lobs and block opposing teams shots with ease. Mark also has a solid jumpshot being able to spread the floor for his team. Mark is a very good player who should be on high major coaches radars.
Langston Reynolds Langston Reynolds 6'4" | CG Colorado Prep | 2022 State #172 Nation CO 6’4- Billups Elite 2022
Langston Reynolds Langston Reynolds 6'4" | CG Colorado Prep | 2022 State #172 Nation CO was a big reason his team made it to the championship game in the 16U division. Langston is an elite athlete who strives at finishing at the rim. He has a good set of moves and a quick first step pass by defenders, also he is a builky guard who moves smaller players. On the defensive end he jumps passing lanes and starts fastbreaks. He is also a sneaky good passer, he draws in the defense by being a great scorer but then can make slick assists to teammates. Langston Reynolds Langston Reynolds 6'4" | CG Colorado Prep | 2022 State #172 Nation CO is a player D1 coaches must have on their radar.