GWB Tune Up Jamboree: Top Standouts

<p>Last weekend I attended the GAME Winner Basketball Tune Up Jamboree. The event featured many high-level teams that resulted in a lot of very competitive games. The players below really stood out and played well all weekend.</p> <p><strong>2022 [player_tooltip player_id="857354" first="Noah" last="Ogoli"]</strong> (6-0 PG, Tualitin HS)</p> <p>Noah plays for International Elite. He is a high IQ point guard that plays with great pace. His ability to control the tempo of the game was awesome to see. He knew when to push in transition and when to slow it down. He got in the lane at will and found his teammates with kick-outs and dump-offs. He also showed his ability to defend both on and off the ball.</p> <p><strong>2021 BJ Kolly</strong> (6-8 PF, Mariner HS)</p> <p>BJ plays for International Elite. He is an athletic forward that plays mostly inside but displayed a decent handle and ability to attack from the perimeter as well. Throughout the weekend he showed a soft touch around the rim and his ability to finish through contact. He protected the rim well too.</p> <p><strong>2022 [player_tooltip player_id="674438" first="Maleek" last="Arington"]</strong> (6-3 CG, Auburn HS)</p> <p>Malik played for Troy this weekend. He has such a smooth game and great size for his position. His solid handle allows him to excel in isolation and pick &amp; roll situations. He is wired to score. He gets in the lane and does a good job initiating contact to draw fouls. He showed his ability to consistently hit the spot-up 3 and off the dribble 3.</p> <p><strong>2023 [player_tooltip player_id="1086779" first="Semji" last="Brown"]</strong> (6-4 SG, Auburn HS)</p> <p>Semaj played for Troy this weekend. Although undersized at times with his matchup, his athleticism made up the difference. He is an active rebounder and consistently won the rebounding battle against bigger players. He runs the floor hard in transition and finishes well too. He is a solid perimeter defender and plays with a high motor.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p><strong>2021 Jace Durand</strong> (6-2 SG, Selah HS)</p> <p>Jace was really impressive this weekend. He is a quick guard with a great handle. When he gets to the rim, he has an arsenal of crafty finishes that he uses to score. He is a good spot-up shooter from 3. He also rebounds well for his position.</p> <p><strong>2021 [player_tooltip player_id="929597" first="Connor" last="Drinkwine"]</strong> (6’2 SG, Emerald Ridge HS)</p> <p>Connor played for the Jags this weekend. He is a major sniper from 3; easily one of the best shooters in WA. If the defense gave him the slightest bit of daylight, the shot was up and most likely going in. He does all the little things that good shooters are known for: constantly moving off the ball, finds open spots to be available, and uses screens well. He also showed his ability to make plays off the dribble when the defense tried to run him off the 3pt line.</p> <p><strong>2021 Cameron Williams</strong> (5’11 SG, Kentwood HS)</p> <p>Cameron plays for Big Drip Hoops. He plays with a high motor and is a really solid on-ball defender. He gets into the ball and speeds up the ball handler. Offensively, he has the ability to consistently hit the spot-up 3. He also showed his dribble pull-up from midrange. It was really fun to watch his intensity all weekend.</p> <p><strong>2021 Ashton Harvey</strong> (6-8 C, Mark Morris HS)</p> <p>Ashton plays for GAME Winner Basketball. He was a beast in the paint all weekend. He’s strong and plays with a high motor. He’s relentless on the boards and opposing teams struggled to keep him off the glass. He has solid post moves when he catches on the block and constantly drew fouls to get to the line.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>