Passion Region KickOff: Day 1 PM Standouts (16U)

<h5>The Prep Hoops Circuit has finally begun as the Passion Region KickOff tipped off in Daytona Beach. Here’s a look at the Day 1 standouts from 16U at DME Academy.</h5> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h5>Reggie Reinhardt - 6’1 Guard -Stampede 2024</h5> <p>Reinhardt was quite the leader in the playmaking, scoring and rebounding department on Day 1 for Stampede 2024. He put up 19 points in their final game of the day in a comeback victory to show off his ability to be a presence on the hardwood.</p> <h5>Jalen Dorsey - 5’8 Guard - FTL (Filling The Lane) 2024</h5> <p>Dorsey is an electric scoring guard with quite the upside with the ball in his hands. He was pivotal on the offensive end of the floor as he posted 29 points, showing off an ability to get to the paint and make things happen with his quickness and ballhandling.</p> <h5>Calvin Charles - 6’4 Forward - Florida Elite SW</h5> <p>Charles is an electric big man to watch with the ability to run the floor on both ends and finish at the rim. He’s relentless on the boards on both ends as well and knows how to make his presence felt.</p> <p>https://twitter.com/HereGoJayAgain/status/1510321985544495104?s=20&amp;t=9skJe5MQ9GO1na1LJ0TOdw</p> <h5>Nathaniel Houston III - 5’6 Guard - NoSleep Sports 2024</h5> <p>Houston was a primary reason for NoSleep Sports being in games on Day 1. He’s a quick guard that can operate on all three levels with his ability to get to his spots on the floor. As he improves his strength, look for his stock to grow with NoSleep Sports 2024 group.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="1306134" first="Ryan" last="Blount"] - 6’4 Wing/Forward - Athletes of Influence 2024</h5> <p>Blount is a sizeable prospect with Athletes of Influence 2024 with a nice feel as a catch-and-shoot threat and presence in the paint. He showed off an ability to knock down shots and battle in the paint on numerous occasions on Day 1 to earn standout honors.</p> <p>https://twitter.com/AP_Writess/status/1510245874152181764?s=20&amp;t=9skJe5MQ9GO1na1LJ0TOdw</p> <h5>Nick Chang - 5’7 Point Guard - Stampede 2024</h5> <p>Chang is a heady floor general that plays a physical brand of basketball on both ends of the floor. He was another name in the Stampede 2024 rotation that stood out with his ability to attack the basket.</p> <h5>Ethan Jocelyn - 6’3 Forward/Center - Team Strive Elite 2024 (2025)</h5> <p>Jocelyn is an emerging 2025 prospect that starred for Team Strive Elite while playing in the 16U division. He’s a long, wiry prospect with a knack for rebounding on both ends and making things happen in the paint.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="1055716" first="Maxwell" last="Porter"] - 5’11 Point Guard - Team Strive Elite 2024</h5> <p>Porter is a floor general with a high IQ for making plays for himself and others with the ball in his hands. He’s a prospect that had a strong day shooting the ball and showing off his elite passing ability.</p> <h5>Jaheem Smith - 5’9 Point Guard - Team Strive Elite 2024</h5> <p>Smith is a lead guard that gets to his spots downhill and finishes well in traffic as he did on numerous occasions for Team Strive Elite on Day 1. He’s got a solid handle with the ball in his hands and has shown he can lead his squad.</p> <h5>Emanuel Befekadu - 6’0 Guard - No Excuses Elite 2024</h5> <p>Befekadu is quite the sharpshooter with No Excuses Elite 2024. He’s a crafty operator that knows how to find his shots on all three levels and make plays getting downhill. He’s a name to watch with tremendous upside.</p> <h5>Adonai Mussie - 6’9 Forward/Center - No Excuses Elite 2024</h5> <p>Mussie is a prospect with a nice feel as a shot-blocker, rebounder and inside-out threat. He showed off his ability to block shots at volume on Day 1 while also showing off his range as a shooter. Buy stock.</p> <h5>Andrew Bombard - 5’10 Guard - No Excuses Elite 2024</h5> <p>Bombard is a big guard prospect that showed off his stroke on the perimeter on Day 1. He’s a name that’s also worth getting to know with his ability to knock down hsots on the perimeter at volume.</p>