The Circuit League: Top performers from Sunday afternoon (17U)
Dior Johnson – Vegas Elite – G Dior Johnson finished with 23 points, eight rebounds, and six assists in Vegas Elite’s game against Southern Assault. He was the obvious leader of his team and his basketball I.Q. is extremely high.…
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Continue ReadingDior Johnson – Vegas Elite – G
Dior Johnson finished with 23 points, eight rebounds, and six assists in Vegas Elite’s game against Southern Assault. He was the obvious leader of his team and his basketball I.Q. is extremely high. He was hitting shots from mid-range and three-point range with the defense all over him and nothing threw him off his game. Johnson was locked in for the entirety of the game and proved to be an excellent facilitator and a scrappy defender.
Keyonte George Keyonte George 6'5" | SG IMG Academy | 2022 State #4 Nation FL – Southern Assault – G
Keyonte George Keyonte George 6'5" | SG IMG Academy | 2022 State #4 Nation FL had an excellent game in Southern Assault’s win over Dior Johnson and Vegas Elite as he almost had a triple-double with 24 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists. This game was neck and neck for the whole game and once the second half rolled around George took his game to the next level. He was attacking the rim, hitting deep three’s, and letting the game come to him. His shooting continues to steadily improve and his finishing ability is elite.
Yohan Traore – Southern Assault – F
Yahan Traore is a complete forward that has excellent intangibles and a killer mentality. He finished with 19 points on 8-11 shooting and pulled eight rebounds. He has a great mid-range jumper and he even knocked down a three in the win. Traore plays with confidence and brings great energy. He also has the ability to finish above the rim and he finishes through contact.
AJ Storr – Vegas Elite – F
AJ Stoor was the leading scorer for Vegas Elite and put on a show for the jampacked gym at Drive Nation. Stoor dunked at least five times and he has great body control when rising up and finishing through contact. He also hit two huge three’s in the clutch to keep Vegas Elite on the heels of Southern Assault.
Zakai Zeigler – New Heights Lightning – G
Zeigler is a great defender that makes opposing ballhandlers work for everything and uses his quickness to his advantage. He gets out and runs in transition and is a good decision maker. Zeigles zooms past defenders and this would often force the defense to help, leaving his teammates wide open. He also plays great defense in passing lanes.
Chris Johnson Chris Johnson 6'6" | CG Montverde Academy | 2023 State #27 Nation FL – Houston Hoops – G
Chris Johnson Chris Johnson 6'6" | CG Montverde Academy | 2023 State #27 Nation FL dropped 20 points in Houston Hoops’ win over New Heights Lightning. He has a nice jumper and is a strong finisher around the basket. Johnson also has the ability to finish above the rim and he had a rim-rocking reverse dunk in the second half of the game.