Proving Grounds: 17U AM Standouts (Day 1)

<h5>The Proving Grounds kicked off in Tampa, Florida this weekend. Take a look at the 17U Standouts from Day 1.</h5> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h5>Zach Brown - 6’4 Forward - Athletes of Influence Stewart</h5> <p>Brown is an interior paint presence with a ton of promise as a dual-forward threat. He showed off his ability to make an impact down in the paint and rebounded the ball in bunches. He closed out the day with 22 points to show off his ability to finish and get to the free-throw line.</p> <h5>Ty Owens - 6’0 Guard - Athletes of Influence Stewart</h5> <p>Owens was another top performer of the day as he put up 20+ points in their two victories to open up Proving Grounds. He was dialed on from the perimeter for his squad as he knocked down a total of six 3-pointers to kick things off and make his mark as a top shooter to know at Proving Grounds.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="1296009" first="Elijah" last="Dawson"] - 6’4 Forward/Wing - Dream Team Basketball</h5> <p>Dawson is an athletic dual-forward prospect that put on an impressive display on Day 1 with Dream Team Basketball. He showed off his athleticism and ability to finish around the rim on multiple occasions to impress as a standout. </p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="1161416" first="Jake" last="Hilliard"] - 6’2 Guard - Athletes of Influence Stewart </h5> <p>Hilliard is an unsigned senior prospect with a ton of backcourt potential with Athletes of Influence Stewart. He went off for 32 points in their final game of the day, knocking down two 3-pointers and showing off his ability to make things happen around the rim. </p> <h5>Ollie Bickford - 6’6 Forward/Center - Team AngerMGMT (2024)</h5> <p>Bickford is a young, emerging post prospect that’s playing up on the 17U stage as a 2024 prospect. He did well to show off his ability to make himself known down low with his ability to finish around the rim and alter shots. He’s an emerging name to know.</p> <h5>Fahbian Grace - 5’10 Guard - Team AngerMGMT</h5> <p>Grace kicked off the opening day of the Proving Grounds with a total of five made 3-pointers, including four in their opening victory, as he went off for 16 points to open the day. He’s a shooter that does well to find his spots to make an impact when the ball comes his way.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="1427272" first="Donte" last="Crews"] - 6’1 Guard - Team AngerMGMT</h5> <p>Crews is another lead guard prospect with Team AngerMGMT that continues to impress. He’s a strong, downhill threat that can finish with authority and find his shots in space. He finished with 11 of his 15 points in the second half to show off his ability to make plays with the ball in his hands.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="1433319" first="Noah" last="Kramer"] - 6’0 Guard - Team Trilogy</h5> <p>Kramer is a crafty threat on the perimeter with the ability to knock down shots and make things happen. He knocked down two 3-pointers and finished with 13 points while showing off his ability to make plays for himself and others in the backcourt for Team Trilogy.</p> <h5>Carlos Perez - 6’2 Guard - Team Trilogy</h5> <p>Perez was naother presence in the Team Trilogy backcourt that made things happen. He finished with 11 points including a made 3-pointer to pace his team’s scoring attack. He’s another wiry guard with potential to keep an eye on in the 17U ranks.</p> <h5>Jasier Clark - 6’3 Guard - KU Elite 2023</h5> <p>Clark finished with 16 points in KU Elite’s sudden death overtime victory over Sunshine Elite in a back-and-forth battle. He got to his spots all over the floor while getting to the free-throw line when needed as well. He’s a wiry guard to keep an eye on with KU Elite 2023.</p> <h5>Damian Jones - 6’0 Guard - Dream Team Basketball</h5> <p>Jones is an emerging name with Dream Team Basketball with a ton of promise scoring the ball. He finished with 22 points including four made 3-pointers to show off his ability to make things happen with the ball in his hands. He’s an electric guard to keep an eye on this weekend.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>