April Recap: Unheralded 2022 Prospects
The commonwealth of Virginia was well represented at various grassroots tournaments up and down the east coast throughout April. Here are multiple prospects who deserve more attention based on their recent form. Stephen Barber | 6’1” CG | Virginia Premier/Glenvar…
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Continue ReadingThe commonwealth of Virginia was well represented at various grassroots tournaments up and down the east coast throughout April. Here are multiple prospects who deserve more attention based on their recent form.
Stephen Barber | 6’1” CG | Virginia Premier/Glenvar (VA)
Stephen Barber is the definition of a basketball player. He makes plays that win games. Barber understands how to impact the game without scoring. He shares the ball. He rebounds. He defends. And he doesn’t force shots. Barber is fine reversing the ball and keeping his teammates involved.
Garrett Brennan | 6’3” CG | District Basketball Club/SSSAS (VA)
Garrett Brennan continues to post full stat lines while playing an efficient brand of basketball. He is the ultimate teammate. Brennan is very unselfish. He can pass at a high level. He is shooting the ball with more confidence than ever. And the intangibles he brings simply can’t be measured.
Lorenzo Cole | 6’6” C | NOVA Cavs/Wakefield (VA)
Lorenzo Cole is one of the better defensive bigs you’ll find in Northern Virginia. He is strong at the point of attack. He can wall up vertically and hold his ground. He alters shots at the rim, but also tends to block shots at a decent rate. Cole has a tremendous motor. He rebounds out of his area. He dives on the floor for 50/50’s. And he is a deflection machine.
James Dapogny | 6’4” SF | NOVA Cavs/Falls Church (VA)
James Dapogny is a jack of all trades. He attacks the glass aggressively and pushes the ball quickly in transition. He is a playmaker on both ends of the floor. Dapogny makes quick and sound decisions. He reads the passing lanes and anticipates well. And he is an effective perimeter shooter with his feet set.
Elijah Easter Elijah Easter 5'9" | PG Freedom South Riding | 2022 State VA | 6’0” PG | Virginia Premier/Freedom-South Riding (VA)
Elijah Easter Elijah Easter 5'9" | PG Freedom South Riding | 2022 State VA is a long lanky guard who is a menace defensively on the ball. He is a pickpocket who routinely swipes the ball away from his opponents. On the offensive side, Easter gets frequent paint touches. He can drive and dish. He can also create space on the perimeter and shoot off the dribble.
Jayden Evans | 6’7” SF | Big Shots Elite/Hampton Christian (VA)
Jayden Evans is one of the better defensive prospects you’ll find in Virginia. He’s rangy and athletic. He guards multiple positions and racks up deflections. Evans plays with a motor and he’s incredibly tough.
Trey Gillenwater Trey Gillenwater 6'2" | PG Eastern Mennonite | 2022 State VA | 6’2” CG | Blaze/Eastern Mennonite (VA)
Trey Gillenwater Trey Gillenwater 6'2" | PG Eastern Mennonite | 2022 State VA is a smooth operator on and off the ball. He can dribble, pass, and shoot. Gillenwater gets to his spots and can score consistently from all three levels.
Adam Hatter Adam Hatter 5'9" | PG Eastern Mennonite | 2022 State VA | 5’8” PG | Blaze/Eastern Mennonite (VA)
Adam Hatter Adam Hatter 5'9" | PG Eastern Mennonite | 2022 State VA enjoyed a productive month that resulted in multiple wins with his grassroots club. He is a true point guard who leads with his words and by example. Hatter is pound-for-pound the toughest guy on the court more often than not. He defends well both on and off the ball. He is very alert and resilient. It’s no coincidence that his team wins more often than not.
Trey Seigle Trey Seigle 5'11" | CG Lake Braddock | 2022 VA | 6’1” CG | NOVA Cavs/Lake Braddock (VA)
Trey Seigle Trey Seigle 5'11" | CG Lake Braddock | 2022 VA has established himself as one of the premier marksmen in the entire DMV. He is more than just a shooter with a quick release though. Seigle is skilled. He can dribble and pass. Seigle is also tough as nails. He is a hard-nosed competitor who competes defensively and rebounds out of his area.