2022 Grassroots All-Hustle 1st Team
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Prep Hoops was out at various tournaments this past summer and even went out of their way to hit underground runs and private workouts to see as many prospects as possible. BallerTv was used for out of state games, and…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops was out at various tournaments this past summer and even went out of their way to hit underground runs and private workouts to see as many prospects as possible. BallerTv was used for out of state games, and it was our most coveted summer. Let’s look at some players whose impact goes beyond scoring that makes winning plays that go a bit overlooked. Here’s a look at the All-Hustle Team.
Grassroots All-Hustle 1st Team
Said Mobasher Said Mobasher 6'1" | CG Thomas Jefferson | 2022 CA-S – Colorado Soldiers
Jackson Brennan Jackson Brennan 6'3" | CG ThunderRidge | 2022 State CO – Billups Elite
Jordan McKay Jordan McKay 6'3" | SF Liberty | 2022 State CO – Pluto Prospects
KK Stroter KK Stroter 6'4" | PF Rangeview | 2022 State CO – Colorado Miners
Drew Reichart Drew Reichart 6'5" | PF Doherty | 2022 State CO – Colorado Chaos
Mobasher played on multiple teams this summer and was a standout on each one. Have to appreciate the kid’s love for the game and what you get from him is consistency. Said is going to be the hardest worker on the court, and he is going to give full effort on the defensive end of the floor, which impacts the game. He gets his hands on loose balls, moves his feet, and provides intensity to his unit that is used on the other end. On offense, Mobasher is a playmaker that generates offense by moving without the ball and knowing where to be on the floor. Said is a passionate player that leaves it all on the floor and was one of my favorite players to watch this summer.
Brennan is the best X-factor player in the state and will be a welcomed addition to an already talented ThunderRidge squad this upcoming season. As soon as he gets on the floor, positive plays are made, and he can alter a game with his energy alone. He rebounds as well as any guard in the state; he is always on the move and doing the dirty work and will be a spark plug for his team. For Billups, he was the swiss-army-knife type of player that showcased his sneaky athleticism with explosive plays in the open court. He also gets plenty of putback opportunities, cuts without the ball for backdoor opportunities, and does everything asked of him as he has a great motor. Brennan is a player that you can plug into any situation, and he will capitalize. He is the ultimate teammate, and he put it on display in tournaments and private runs.
McKay was the player for Pluto Prospects that seemed to make them go. He is the team’s best defender, is a glue guy that dominates offensively at moments, and his size creates advantages for his team. McKay has a college-ready body and is an agile wing/forward that is not easily moved. He works angles for easy scoring opportunities, is a glass cleaner, and also can step out and knock down the 3-ball as well. McKay is one of the most versatile players in the class that can play as well as defend multiple positions, and his well-rounded game helped Pluto Prospects compete at a high level as he has chemistry with all of his teammates by playing the right way. McKay played well in tournaments and different showcases and seemed to work on his body over the summer. McKay was already Liberty’s best player as an underclassman; he will add plenty to his arsenal and be ready to turn heads in his junior season.
Stroter is a glue-guy that played on multiple teams this summer, and every time that I saw him play, and he seemed to add more to his game. Stroter is an athletic forward that runs the floor well, and is explosive in the open court. He showcased his athletic ability with fast-break dunks, scored on run-outs, stepped out and hit his shots consistently, and has soft touch inside with great footwork to go along with it. Stroter does not have to have the ball to be effective as he creates second-chance opportunities, rebounds in bunches, and is an elite defender when engaged. He is an X-factor that makes plays on both ends of the floor and will be asked to do plenty this upcoming season.
Reichart played extremely well this summer and showcased that given a bigger opportunity, he can affect the game. He is an agile forward that played bruiser most of the time as he is aggressive and hunting for contact. He does not back down from opposing bigs, cannot be moved on the block, and offensively knows where to be on the floor. Reichart gets post position, which gets him easy scoring opportunities and catches the ball and goes right up with it. He is a mobile big that is athletic and can score in the halfcourt set. He sets hard screens, defends guards and bigs, and can be used in different areas. He was one of the best hustle players of the summer and stood out, which is why he easily makes the All-Hustle 1st team.