All American Jamboree Notebook (Part II)

<p>On Friday and Saturday, I made the familiar drive out to the Big House Sports complex to watch the All-American Jamboree. Like most events Scott Golden and Hoop Exchange puts on, this event was packed with some of America’s most talented players. These are some notes that I took on The Rock School, Downey Christian, and Riviera Prep.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>The Rock School </em></strong></p> <p>CG [player_tooltip player_id="818656" first="Kyle" last="Duke"] 6-3 2021</p> <p>Standing at 6-3 and having long arms Duke has good size for a point guard and looks more than capable of defending both guard positions. Playing against some of the countries top talent this weekend he looked like he was on a mission to prove himself. In the games I watched he sank 3-pointers, got to the basket and set up teammates, and I would say mission accomplished. Currently the big guard holds offers from Towson, Niagara, and North Carolina A&amp;T and I would be shocked if more aren’t on the way.</p> <p>PF [player_tooltip player_id="1055724" first="Ryan" last="Jones"] 6-8 2024</p> <p>In my opinion the breakout player of the weekend was [player_tooltip player_id="1055724" first="Ryan" last="Jones"]. He started off showing no fear against powerhouse Montverde Academy scoring nine points. Against Westminster academy he exploded for 29 points sinking nine 3-pointers grabbed six rebounds and blocked two shots and created one poster dunk. The freshmen already holds an offer from Cleveland State and if he keeps working hard and stays focused several more will follow.</p> <p>F/C Atraiel Washington 6-8 2021</p> <p>In my second tournament seeing Washington, I noticed that he has a nice touch from the mid-range. With broad shoulders and a strong build he does a good job of sealing off defenders in the post on offense, and was impressive battling in the post with Montverde’s big men. While not the quickest laterally, the big man still runs the floor well and can rebound at a high rate. North Carolina A&amp;T represents his lone scholarship offer.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Downey Christian</em></strong></p> <p>G/F [player_tooltip player_id="955598" first="Prince" last="Ebwea"] 6-5 2022</p> <p>Another player who helped himself this weekend was [player_tooltip player_id="955598" first="Prince" last="Ebwea"]. Built like a football recruit at 6-5, Ebwea has no problem guarding players that are taller than him. In each game, he made a couple of plays that turned everyone’s head in the gym dunking in traffic with ease. The wing is great powering his way to the basket and can finish through contact. With two seasons left to polish his game Ebwea is certainly one for coaches to keep and eye on in the SIAA this year.</p> <p>PG [player_tooltip player_id="1068607" first="Jaythan" last="Bosch"] 6-0 2021</p> <p>The floor general has a great feel for the game. Bosch can make shots from beyond the 3-point line, has a great dribble pull up from the mid-range, and can get his teammates involved. Against Dr. Phillips the guard did a good job of managing the game scoring 11 points and dishing out several assists. Any college coach looking for a high IQ point guard should take a look at Bosch.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Riviera Prep</em></strong></p> <p>SF/PF [player_tooltip player_id="709232" first="Osmar" last="Garcia Araujo"] 6-7 2023</p> <p>Perhaps the most impressive part of Araujo’s game is his ability to see the floor from both the low and high post and out on the perimeter. The combo forward has excellent foot work, does a great job of sealing his man in the post, and can also put the ball on the floor to make plays. Araujo has the ability to hit the 15-footer at a high rate and is strong enough to finish through contact in the paint. The big man’s high basketball IQ and skill set would translate well into a read and react system such as the Princeton offense at the college level.</p> <p>C [player_tooltip player_id="1062414" first="Edward" last="Nnamoko"] 6-10 2023</p> <p>Nnamoko is another example of a young big man who has been improving rapidly over the past year. At 6-10 the big fella runs the floor well, provides rim protection, and scores in close to the basket. He holds an offer from Samford and as he continues to fill out his frame and grow into his body more, his recruitment should continue to rise.</p>