Carolina Cup 17U GameChangers

Team CLT 2023 Guard Darius Abraham: Another player that can score the ball from multiple levels at a high rate, he found his offensive rhythm early on and stayed consistent throughout. One of the better rebounding guards that we saw throughout the day, he’s able to use his athleticism to snatch down rebounds over players that have a height advantage over him. 

NGNG 2024 Forward Isaiah Otyaluk Isaiah Otyaluk 6'7" | SF Word Of God | 2024 State NC : He was easily one of the most intriguing prospects that we saw throughout the weekend. The prospect has a long wingspan and is an athletic player that can be dangerous when he’s aggressive and attacks the rim. He doesn’t hesitate to challenge plays at the rim and has all the tools to be a special defender and overall prospect. 

Fuego 2023 Guard Jordan Bailey: His team went 2-0 on Saturday and his play on both ends of the court is one of the reasons why they were able to be successful. On the offensive side of the ball, he attacked defenders and understands how to play at different speeds to be successful. On defense he was solid, applying pressure without fouling and using his lateral quickness to made things tough for opponents. 

NGNG 2022 Guard Patrick Malott Patrick Malott 6'1" | CG Apex | 2022 State NC : There are still quite a few college programs looking for players and this young man could be a nice late pickup for a school. An athletic guard that has a nice IQ for the game, he plays both ends of the floor, can fill it up scoring wise when needed and has the tools that you like to see from a Guard on the defensive end of the floor as well. 

Greensboro Warriors 2022 Guard Darion Young: A unsigned senior that could be a nice pickup for smaller schools that are looking for a Guard that can facilitate, he took on the role of getting all of his teammates involved. He constantly has his head and eyes up to make the right plays and doesn’t hesitate to pitch the ball ahead to allow his team to get quick buckets in transition.

Man II Man Soldiers 2022 Guard Chase Nelson Chase Nelson 6'0" | PG Massanutten Military Academy | 2023 VA : A PG that understands how to balance his own offense with getting his teammates involved, he was a huge part of their sucess throughout the weekend. He can score from multiple levels in halfcourt situations but showcased his ability to make a nice amount of plays by using his speed in transition. 

Team CLT 2023 Forward Kaleb Siler Kaleb Siler 6'9" | C Carmel Christian | 2023 State NC : The progress that he’s made over the past year with his conditioning is one of the first things that caught our attention. He’s getting up and down the court pretty well which allows him to make more of an impact on both sides of the ball. Although his stats from the event will not necessarily impress you, we could see some flashes of what he can potentially be.