Grit Memorial Classic: AM Standouts

Jonathon Gilbert May 28, 2022 @ 11:53 AM

The Grit Region Memorial provided a deep and geographically diverse field. Following are the AM Saturday standouts broken down by state. Starting with players from the home Buckeye state. Ohio [player_tooltip player_id="1201838" first="Zion" last="Crowe"] 6-4 2023 Springfield Shawnee (pictured) Bouncy lead guard with an athletic frame had a good morning for Dayton Elite. Attacked the rim and had a few emphatic finishes above the rim. Also played excellent defense on Purdue commit and top 100 national recruit Myles Colvin [player_tooltip player_id="1399903" first="Sean" last="McKitrick"] 6-3 Dayton Carroll While Crowe was doing it out in transition and on D. McKitrick was the shooting star for Dayton Elite. Simply couldn't miss all morning. I was particularly impressed with his trigger quick release. Also squared up shoulders quickly and was able to shoot off platform. [player_tooltip player_id="1456984" first="Parker" last="Davidson"] 6-3 2023 Bradford Exempted Village If the name of school sounds small. It's because it is. Division four player has been showing that play with just about anyone. Kind of a position-less player who has a knack for scoring the basketball. Is left handed but you have to squint to see it. Just as good with his right and frequently drives that direction. Also played well a few weeks ago at Havoc in the Heartland in Indianapolis. Pennsylvania [player_tooltip player_id="991349" first="Bryce" last="Epps"] 6-0 2023 South Allegheny Lead guard was very impressive for ESF Threat. Plays with the calmness and composure you want from your point guard. Just as comfortable driving to the rim as he is sticking a three. Has a powerful spin that he used often on penetration. Has a smooth left handed release from three. Hit three in an in row in a victory over Ohio Stars. Priest Ryan 6-6 2023 Well traveled player on the grassroots circuit seems to have found a home with the Michael Beasley sponsored ESF Threat. Has the size and strength to be an effective player on the block. But also is skilled enough to play out on the perimeter. Has played on the EYBL and Under Armour circuits. I will be curious to see where he spends his senior season. Has the talent to be a high level recruit. Zaki Alston 6-2 2023 Sankofa Freedom Academy Explosive guard had a good morning for Shawn Warren elite. Made numerous plays at and above the rim. Philadelphia area player attacked the basket with force. Got to line frequently but didn't shoot well from there. Finished with 15 points but it could have easily been more. New York Jaiden Holloman 5-7 2025 Bishop Ludden Super young Buffalo area point guard playing up two age divisions NEBC. Lightning quick with the ball but plays under control. Left handed and has nice floater to off set his lack of size. Fearless driving to the basket. Nearly led his five man squad to a victory over a good Nova Village squad. Scored 22 points in that contest.