Proving Grounds: 17U Gamechangers

Jay Anderson April 18, 2022 @ 11:00 AM

Lockett was quite the Gamechanger in the PSB Tampa rotation at Proving Grounds. He utilized his length and wingspan at 6-foot-4 in a variety of ways as one of PSB Tampa’s primary offensive options. He had a strong two games on Sunday to show off his ability to get to the free-throw line and make plays in the paint around the rim as a downhill threat.

Ishaan bhadouria Ishaan bhadouria 6'2" | PG Hillsborough | 2023 State FL - 6’2 Guard - PSB Tampa

Bhadouria was another impressive name to know for PSB Tampa 17s as he made a splash with his ability to make plays with and without the ball in his hands. He showed off his ability to make things happen with his shot-making ability inside and outside the arc. He’s got some underrated length at his disposal as a fearless scorer.

Damian Thompson - 6’2 Guard - Team Trilogy 2023

Thompson closed out the Proving Grounds with 32 points, filling up the stat sheet in a variety of ways with his ability to knock down shots all over the floor. He knocked down three 3-pointers and was relentless with his ability to knock down shots on all three levels. When the ball came his way, he didn’t hesitate to get to the rim and finish with authority or utilize his shot-making ability to make an impact.

Trent Lincoln - 6’3 Point Guard - Pro Holmes Skills Academy Navy

Lincoln was quite the game-changing floor general for Pro Holmes Skills Academy Navy as his squad went undefeated on the weekend with him leading the charge. He’s a wiry, athletic point guard that can knock down shots and has some sneaky bounce that allows him to make spectacular plays around the rim. He showed he’s a high-level gamechanger at Proving Grounds and holds an offer already from Arkansas Pine-Bluff.

Dominic Sanders - 5’11 Guard - Sunshine Elite 2023

Sanders was quite the presence in the Sunshine Elite 2023 backcourt at the lead guard spot. He opened the Sunday games with an impressive 21-point outing, showing off his shiftiness with the ball in his hands while getting others involved as well. He’s a combo guard to keep an eye on in the Passion Region.

John Gamble John Gamble 6'6" | CG Charlotte | 2023 State #208 Nation FL - 6’5 Forward - SWFL Hoops Inc 2023

Gamble is an emerging prospect that utilizes his length well on the interior at either forward spot. He’s a long, wiry prospect that showed off an ability to block shots, make plays around the rim and make things happen while flying around the rim on both ends. He’s an emerging name that plays with a ton of energy in the SWFL Hoops Inc frontcourt.

Andrew Carter Jr. - 5’10 Guard - SWFL Hoops Inc 2023

Carter was another prospect in the SWFL Hoops Inc. rotation that stood out with his game-changing ability. He was quite the creator off the bounce, blowing by defenders and finishing in a variety of ways around the rim. He went for 20 points in their early Sunday game to show it doesn’t take much for him to wake up in the AM. He’s a prospect to watch with SWFL Hoops Inc.

Idell Walton III - 6’6 Forward/Center - Pro Holmes Skills Academy Navy

Walton was an impressive presence in the Pro Holmes Skills Academy frontcourt as he showed that the post-man isn’t exactly dead just yet on the grassroots scene. He showed off his ability to be a back-to-basket threat as well as a presence at the rim along with Trent Lincoln as they dominated the division. He’s a gamechanger with offers from Polk State, Indian River State College and other JUCO schools.

Jayden Hosein - 6’4 Guard/Wing - Pro Holmes Skills Academy Red (2022)

Hosein was an electric gamechanger that showed off his ability to finish around the rim for Pro Holmes Skills Academy Red. He’s an athletic prospect with aggressiveness in his game that allows him to get to the paint and make plays around the rim. He’s an unsigned senior with promise in Florida’s 2022 class.

Damian Jones - 6’0 Guard - Dream Team Basketball

Jones was quite the lead guard in the Dream Team Basketball rotation as he finished the weekend as a double-digit scorer. He put constant pressure on his opponents with his ability to get to his spots on the floor, draw fouls and finish in traffic as he did on multiple occasions to earn Gamechanger honors when it was all said and done.