Player Spotlight: Elias Obenyah

Elias comes out of a small town in Northern California but nothing is small about his game as he plays a lot bigger than he is but he has those guard traits because he is quick and he can rim run with the best of them in his class. Elias models his game after one the best in the game in Kawahi Leonard, they have the same demeanor and he also gets to hi spots like The Klaw. <strong>Standout Skills</strong> Elias is that prospect that can rebound and push the ball. He has a mid-range pull-up and he is smooth on the blocks as he has displayed some elite footwork. <strong>Name:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id="2821" first="Elias" last="Obenyah"] <strong>City/State:</strong> Ukiah, California <strong>Height:</strong> 6'3 <strong>Position:</strong> Wing <strong>Grassroots Team:</strong> Hometown Favorites <strong>Graduating Year:</strong> Class of 2026 <strong>Possible High School:</strong> Salesian, Cardinal Newman, Prolific Prep, Cardigan <strong>Who is your favorite player right now?</strong> My favorite player is Ja Morant because of his athleticism and slashing ability. <strong>What are some of the things you're working on when it comes to your game?</strong> I am working on midrange shots and quick decision making. <strong>What is your dream school?</strong> My dream college is duke. <strong>Who do you model your game after?</strong> I model my game after Kawhi Leanord. <strong>How would you describe your game?</strong> I would describe myself as a slasher who can get my teammates involved. <strong>Are there any basketball players in the family?</strong> No, just me. <strong>How did you get into basketball?</strong> One of my dads friends got me into the game. I have been playing competitively for 5 years. <strong>What is something that you learned playing at the West Coast Kick-Off?</strong> I learned to respect every team no matter how they look or how they've played in the past. I learned this after we played Team Elite in the semifinals and lost even though we know that we are better and should have won. <strong>Breakdown</strong> Elias shows a lot of potential to really pop at the next level and that is why some of the best schools in his area are on his list to attend next year. Elias will be a good player to track in the future.