Hustle Memorial Classic: Pool A Storyboard
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The Hustle Memorial Classic had some fantastic games at the 17u level this past weekend. What happened in Pool A? Here is the story! Smokey Elite Goes 4-0 Smokey Elite stepped in and filled a spot this weekend (team from…
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Continue ReadingThe Hustle Memorial Classic had some fantastic games at the 17u level this past weekend. What happened in Pool A? Here is the story!
Smokey Elite Goes 4-0
Smokey Elite stepped in and filled a spot this weekend (team from Las Vegas couldn’t make it) and these veterans gave some teams some good games/valuable experience. Malik Ross Malik Ross 6'0" | CG Tualatin | 2022 State OR led the way playing both guard spots and he was the guy that put this group together. Carson Reno Carson Reno 5'10" | PG Lake Oswego | 2022 State OR shared the backcourt with Ross and was knocking down jumpers stretching defenses past their breaking point.
Wing Noah Ogoli Noah Ogoli 6'2" | CG Tualatin | 2022 State OR was the attacking wing that was too strong and too agile for opposing wings to get back to in transition and get in adequate spots to make consistent stops. We keep talking about guard play and that is what sets this group apart. Another guard that played well was Leo Sewell Leo Sewell 5'9" | PG Wilson | 2022 State OR , the academic standout that plays as intelligently on the court. Dezman Baker Dezman Baker 6'3" | SF Mountainside | 2022 State OR was the agile forward stretching the defense and the big man was 6’5 low post Peter Burke Peter Burke 6'4" | SF Tualatin | 2022 State OR who at 225 pounds was the most physical player in most situations.
Big Drip Drops in Three Wins
I loved the mix of this team. They have four attacking guards that all approach things in a bit different way and compliment each other very well. Dae’Sean Johnson-Holiman Dae’Sean Johnson-Holiman 5'10" | PG Federal Way | 2023 State WA has a smoother game with a nice jumper, a quick dribble into separation, and a composed approach. Jalon Blackwell Jalon Blackwell 5'7" | PG Kentridge | 2023 State WA is that running back like aggressive attacker that got to the paint to consistently playmake. Elijah Cain Elijah Cain 6'2" | SG Kentridge | 2023 State WA Jr is the tough guy of the group consistently getting to his defensive spots and rebounding at a high rate for his spot. All three of them scored and all three gave quality consistent minutes. Then there’s Dane Lewis Dane Lewis 6'2" | CG Federal Way | 2023 State WA who has the best change of direction in this group. Trying to stop all four of these guys is nearly impossible.
We spoke in depth about post Graham Eikenberry Graham Eikenberry 6'10" | PF St Andrew’s RI | 2023 State OR today in the top performers article and he does a great job working with this guard group. And the most consistent player I saw from BDH was likely Parker Baumann Parker Baumann 6'5" | CG Shorecrest | 2023 State WA who played both forward spots for this team although I would surely call him a wing. The 6’5 wing/forward did whatever it took for his team to win games including scores in the paint and clutch boards. Likely a solid catch and shoot wing as well as a one/two dribble attack wing, there is a lot to Parker’s game.
NoCo Elite Improvement
There are a lot of NoCo Elite players that continue to get better. I loved what Noa Phillips Noa Phillips 6'2" | CG Mountain View | 2023 State CO brought to the court. His aggressive and constant effort is the perfect weapon for high school backside defenses which are simply not good. His backside putbacks, backside cuts, and aggressive attacks off of ball reversals led to consistent numbers. Most importantly Noa’s effort was a constant, I loved the way he produced with effort.
I really like 6’5 Drew Larson Drew Larson 6'6" | SF Fossil Ridge | 2023 State CO as a prospect. Great wing size and skill, he’s been so tough for players to step out to and defend because teams have to put a player with size on him. Clay Wright’s patience and recognition consistently stands out to me each game and I thought Cooper McMillan played some of his basketball of the Prep Hoops Circuit spring.
Pool A All Event Team (one player per win)
Dezman Baker Dezman Baker 6'3" | SF Mountainside | 2022 State OR of Smokey Elite
Parker Baumann Parker Baumann 6'5" | CG Shorecrest | 2023 State WA of BDH Elite
Luke Brewer Luke Brewer 6'2" | PG Tumwater | 2023 State WA of Roots Academy
Andrew Collins Andrew Collins 6'4" | SG Tumwater | 2023 State WA of Roots Academy
Andrew Deedon of Idaho Premier
Graham Eikenberry Graham Eikenberry 6'10" | PF St Andrew’s RI | 2023 State OR of BDH Elite
Parker Gerrits Parker Gerrits 6'1" | PG Olympia | 2023 State WA of Roots Academy
Drew Larson Drew Larson 6'6" | SF Fossil Ridge | 2023 State CO of NoCo Elite
Dane Lewis Dane Lewis 6'2" | CG Federal Way | 2023 State WA of BDH Elite
Noah Ogoli Noah Ogoli 6'2" | CG Tualatin | 2022 State OR of Smokey Elite
Noa Phillips Noa Phillips 6'2" | CG Mountain View | 2023 State CO of NoCo Elite
Carson Reno Carson Reno 5'10" | PG Lake Oswego | 2022 State OR of Smokey Elite
Malik Ross Malik Ross 6'0" | CG Tualatin | 2022 State OR of Smokey Elite