Summer Nationals – Premiere 1 Event Standout Guards

<p>This past weekend was the start of high school football. However, many players with hopes to further their careers in basketball hit the hardwood floor at the Glen Mills School in Pennsylvania for the Summer Nationals Basketball Tournament presented by Premiere 1 Events. Here are some guards who played well, and are looking to solidify their name in the basketball community.  </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/IMG_4490-rotated.jpg"><strong>Kaaba Murray-G-2024-Steelton-Highspire High School</strong></a><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/IMG_4490-rotated.jpg"><img class="alignleft wp-image-1273421 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/IMG_4490-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></p> <p>Kaaba is a 5'11, 155 pound guard who can handle the ball well under pressure and find open teammates. Kaaba can make shots behind the arc, and he does a great job penetrating his way through defenses. Defensively, he will compete against anyone. If he continues to get stronger and work on creating his mid range shot, he will be a nice addition in many D2-D3 programs.   </p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/IMG_4566-rotated.jpg">Elijah Dixson-G-2026-Park School of Buffalo</a></strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/IMG_4566-rotated.jpg"><img class="alignright wp-image-1273413 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/IMG_4566-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></p> <p>Elijah is a 5'8, 165 pound upcoming freshman who showed he has good instincts and high IQ for his age. He plays with his head up and really looks to push the ball on fast breaks. I was very impressed with how he handled the ball throughout the weekend. He delivered on-point assist and did not turn the ball over. Elijah can hit perimeter shots as well as tear drop floaters around the paint. Defensively, he takes chances and will compete against anyone. If he continues to get stronger, and improve on quickness, I can see him playing at least D2 on the next level. </p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/IMG_4568-rotated.jpg">Trey Keating-G-2026-Kings Academy</a></strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/IMG_4568-rotated.jpg"><img class="alignleft wp-image-1273414 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/IMG_4568-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></p> <p>Trey is a 5'9, 160 pound shooting guard who is very effective shooting the basketball around the perimeter. He does a great job moving without the ball and finding open spots on the floor to catch and shoot. When handling the ball, Trey plays under control and within his limits. Defensively, he was able to create deflections and steals with his active hands. If he continues working on his strength and quickness, he will be able to compete on the D2 or D3 level. </p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/IMG_4557-rotated.jpg">EJ Campbell-G-2024-Spring-Ford High School</a></strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/IMG_4557-rotated.jpg"><img class="alignright wp-image-1273416 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/IMG_4557-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></p> <p>EJ is a 6'1, 150 pound combo guard who is very quick with the basketball in his hands, and finishes through contact at the basket. He sees the floor well, and looks to push the basketball every time he gets it. He can also create off the dribble and knock down mid range shots. He is a very unselfish player. Defensively, he has good stamina and instincts. He also isn't afraid to be active on the defensive boards. If he continues to work on making shots behind the arc, and improve his strength, he will be very attractive on the next level for D1-D2 programs.  </p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/IMG_4575-rotated.jpg">Jeremiah Arne-SG-2022-Monroe Woodbury High School</a></strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/IMG_4575-rotated.jpg"><img class="alignleft wp-image-1273417 " src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/IMG_4575-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="146" height="194" /></a></p> <p>Jeremiah is a 6'2, 150 pound shifty guard who looks to score every time he touches the ball. He can shoot the three ball, as well as finish on both sides of the rim. Jeremiah has a high IQ for the game, and sees the floor well. Defensively,  he has long arms, and can effectively cover the 1-3 positions. He is also very vocal in communicating with his teammates on the floor. If he continues working on his shooting release, he will be of interest to D1-D2 programs. </p>