Proving Grounds: 16U Gamechangers

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Take a look at the GameChangers that took the 16U stage by storm at the Proving Grounds this past weekend in Tampa. 

Noah Cutler Noah Cutler 5'9" | PG Charlotte | 2024 FL – 5’9 Point Guard – Athletes of Influence 2024

Cutler was quite the gamechanger at the point guard spot for Athletes of Influence 2024 at the Proving Grounds. He showed off his ability to handle the basketball and get deep into the paint to make plays for others. He also showed off his ability to knock down shots on the perimeter under pressure.

Trey Murray Trey Murray 6'2" | PG Wesley Chapel | 2024 State FL – 6’2 Guard – Heart N’ Hustle 2024

Murray was quite the lead guard for Heart N Hustle 2024 at the Proving Grounds. He doesn’t waste time getting to his spots in the paint and making plays around the rim. He was a top scorer in the division when it was all said and done and earned gamechanger honors as a result as well. 

Jackson King Jackson King 6'2" | CG Riverview Sarasota | 2024 FL – 6’2 Guard – Liberty Edge 2024

King is quite the three-level operator for Liberty Edge 2024 as he earned gamechanger honors with his ability to create off the bounce and knockdown 3’s off the catch. He showed off an ability to knock down shots all over the floor as quite the operator in the Liberty Edge rotation.

Harry Gilen – 6’4 Forward/Wing – South Florida Sonics

Gilen was a versatile prospect with South Florida Sonics that made quite the impact on both ends of the floor as a gamechanger. He used his size to make an impact on the glass, altering shots and showed he can finish in traffic in the paint with his long wingspan and energy. 

Angelo Carver – 5’10 Guard – South Florida Sonics

Carver was an impressive presence in the South Florida Sonics backcourt with his ability to force turnovers defensively and turn them into a positive on the offensive end on the fastbreak. He was an unselfish combo guard that changed the game with his ability to make plays for himself and others as South Florida Sonics went unbeaten at the Proving Grounds. 

Demarcus Kennedy – 5’8 Guard – OTOD 2024

OTOD 2024 took some lumps in their final two losses of the Proving Grounds but when it was time to spark a run or make a play, it was Kennedy who changed the game. He was quite the defender who could force turnovers then push the pace and make crisp reads to teammates for easy buckets in the open floor. He’s an electric guard to know with their group.

Dillon Castello – 6’3 Forward – PSB Tampa

Costello was a game-changing performer with his ability to be a terror in the paint and on the glass for PSB Tampa as they went unbeaten at the Proving Grounds. His energy and motor were something to behold in the frontcourt all weekend long.

Caleb Austin Jones-Dicks – 6’0 Guard – Sunshine Elite 2024

Jones-Dicks was a top scorer in the 16U division as a gamechanger for Sunshine Elite 2024. He showed he can get to his spots off the bounce and knock down shots on the perimeter when needed as he showcased his scoring ability in a variety of ways at the 16U stage.

Jah Chin – 5’7 Guard – SWFL Hoops Inc 2024

Chin was another electric guard prospect that earned game-changing honors with SWFL Hoops Inc 2024. He put constant pressure on defenders with his ability to attack the paint and finish around the rim while using his passing ability to get others involved as well. 

Nathan Boyake – 6’1 Guard/Wing – G1 Sports 2024

Boyake was a relentless downhill threat for G1 Sports 2024 as they went 4-0 at the Proving Grounds. He was a versatile presence with some underrated length that showed he can get to his spots all over the floor and create free-throw opportunities.

Derek Delgardo Derek Delgardo 6'0" | PG Leto | 2024 State FL Jr. – 6’0 Guard – G1 Sports 2024

Delgardo Jr. was quite the shooting specialist on the wing for G1 Sports. He knocked a number of 3-pointers while showing off his stroke off the bounce and off the catch as another gamechanger for G1 Sports as they went unbeaten on the weekend.