#PHPassionRegionKickOff Continued Coverage 17U Standouts Pt. 2

We have been diving extensively into the #PHPassionRegionKickOff; let's continue our coverage and look at part 2 of the 17U standouts…   <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/PH-Eric-Parnell.png"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1427554 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/PH-Eric-Parnell-300x300.png" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a>Eric Parnell (6'3/SG/2022)   Team: Palm Beach All Star Flames Instagram: @_ericparnell Twitter: @_ericparnell   Eric was one of the 2022 kids looking to expand his visibility. He is a good size guard who scored in various ways and was highly productive throughout the weekend. He put up solid and consistent numbers and took advantage of the stage, showing what he could bring to the next level. He gets it done at all levels, has a nice shot from behind the arc, and a drive game where he does a good job mixing in his pull-up jumper and getting all the way to the rim. <blockquote> He plays at his pace and rarely gets rushed, which shows the level of maturity his game has evolved into. </blockquote> He plays like the game has slowed down in his mind, and he sees things as they are unfolding, which leads to a greater level of production on his part. He holds several offers and could possibly pick up more if he goes to the right showcases and camps.   Offers: Penn State Berks; Eastern Florida State College; Messiah University; Emmanuel University; Lasell College (List provided by athlete)   <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/PH-Javien-Sapienza.png"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1427555 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/PH-Javien-Sapienza-300x300.png" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a>Javien Sapienza (5'11/CG/2024)   Team: PSL Heat Instagram: javy_toogood Twitter: @javien4k   Javien is a 2024 kid playing in the 2023 division and making a name for himself while doing so. He is a big-time scorer and got it done at all levels. He is very crafty and creative with the ball in his hands, and at times his handles seem magical. He has very good court vision and is an accurate passer. He is an unselfish playmaker, yet he can score the rock at will. He plays with a ton of confidence, and he never lingers in mistakes. <blockquote> He came ready to play at the #PHPassionRegionKickOff and definitely raised his stock. </blockquote> Defensively he plays aggressive on-ball D and has quick hands that helped him rack up a few steals throughout the weekend. In a match-up against Nassau Elite 17U, he dropped 20pts.   Offers: Currently, he holds no offers.   <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/PH-Javon-Rosier.png"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1427556 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/PH-Javon-Rosier-300x300.png" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a>Javon Rosier (5'6/PG/2022)   Team: FTL Elite Instagram: hfs.jayy Twitter: N/A   Javon is a 2022 player looking to get some eyes on him as he looks to find a path to the next level. He was one of the best P&R ball-handlers and decision-makers I saw throughout the weekend. He was patient in receiving the screen and adjusted his speed based on how the defense defended the ball screen action. His effectiveness and threat level coming off the ball-screen often froze defenders, which led to J being able to drop some beautiful dimes to the screener. <blockquote> He is a skilled scoring guard with a good understanding of the game. </blockquote> The number 5'6 might be shying some people away, but for some programs on certain levels needing a PG that can facilitate and score, he may be worth a look.   Offers: Currently, he holds no offers.   <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/PH-Colin-Drummond.png"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1427561 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/PH-Colin-Drummond-300x300.png" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a>Colin Drummond (6'4/Small Forward/2023)   Team: Team Strive Elite Instagram: Colinn_Drummond Twitter: N/A   Colin is a solid wing player with a lot of offensive versatility. His size affords him the ability to punish smaller guards trying to defend him by taking them on the low-block, and he can take bigger, slower players off the bounce. He showed an intriguing combination of size and shot-making ability from both inside and outside the arc. Even though he showed that he can score the rock, he doesn't depend on scoring to be seen. <blockquote> He impacts the game in numerous ways beyond the scoring column. </blockquote> He flashed his athleticism at times, but he often left me thinking there is so much more to his game if he asserted himself more on both ends of the floor. I look forward to seeing him again soon to see if what I think he has in the toolbox will be unleashed.   Offers: Currently, he holds no offers.   <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/PH-Donte-Crews.png"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1427564 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/PH-Donte-Crews-300x300.png" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a>Donte’ Crews (6'1/PG/2023)   Team: Anger management Instagram: donte.crews Twitter: @donte.crews   Donte' is a stout and physical guard. He likes to get downhill, and when he gets a head of steam, not too many defenders were able to stop him. He is an all-level scorer whose strength was breaking down defenders and forcing help, and when he did that, defenses were at his mercy as his decision-making skills were exceptional. My only concern was his consistency of play, as he had moments where his game seemed to shift into a state of lull. Now, this may be a result of logging huge minutes over the course of two days, so that may have played a factor. When his game wasn't stagnant, his physical play helped him attack and finish thru contact. He was one of few that played off two feet when getting in the paint, which allowed him to play balanced in tight quarters and make the right reads without shuffling his feet or stumbling. <blockquote> He is a tough lead guard and plays with a lot of grit on both ends of the court. </blockquote>   Offers: Currently, he holds no offers.   Stay tuned as more is coming from #PHPassionRegionKickOff