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Here are some more players who caught our eye at The Collision. Mike Samuda. 2023. UpperRoom Empire Athletics AAU Does a lot of good things on…
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Mike Samuda. 2023. UpperRoom Empire Athletics AAU
Does a lot of good things on the floor. Really good in the open floor. Quick hands led to deflections. Strong bodied player. Was able to drain threes off the catch and shoot.
Greg Kenny 6”6 2023 Frederick Gunn Empire Athletics AAU
Runs the floor well. A defensive presence inside. Had a couple of blocks and also altered shots. Offensively he went strong to the hoop.
Malik Smart Malik Smart 5'10" | PG St Francis Prep | 2024 NY St Francis Prep N Y Jayhawks AAU
Malik can turn the corner. He showed the city toughness to get into the lane. Came around for handoffs on two occasions and drilled a three and the next one he split defenders for a layup. Active hands on defense.
David Johnson 6”1 2024 St Benedict’s NY Jayhawks AAU
Plays the game all out. Refused to give up on plays turned defense to offense or extra possessions for his team . Excellent handle which got him into the lane to finish at the rim. Also displayed an outstanding pull up game. Showed range from three with a between the legs crossover.
Mohamed Diaby 6”1 2023 Thourgood Marshall N Y Jayhawks AAU
Has good length. Has a quick release on his jumper in the lane. Outstanding leaper.
Abu Ba 6”5 2023 South Shore N Y Gauchos AAU
A big body who uses his frame to gain position clear space and rebound. Handles the ball well in the open floor. Showed his versatility playing the wing in the zone. Was able to guard the perimeter and still get inside to rebound.
Ibraham Ba 6”6 2023 South Shore N Y Gauchos AAU
Excellemt passer out of the post. Great vision. Long strong body. Had a nice 2 dribble spin move finish at the rim .
Preston Appel 5”10 2024 Long Island Lutheran Empire athletics AAU
Excellent handle. Changes speed really well . Showed the ability to get into the lane and finish. One play that caught out eye was a spin dribble at the top of the key that ended with a layup against taller players.