Baldwin Summer League Spotlight

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>The August Martin Basketball team took the ride out to Long Island to play in the Baldwin summer league. They have been impressive (7-0) so far. They use quickness and an uptempo style. Here are some of their players who were impressive in the 100 degree heat.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2164884' first='Elijah' last='Diaz'] 2024 August Martin</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Big body post. Can step out and hit the open stand still three. Challenges shots inside. Creates space for himself to score in the post. Defends the paint straight up vertical.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nathaniel Cumberlash 2023 August Martin</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A pesky defender. Has quick hands. Great anticipation. Jumped passing lane gathering three steals, leading to buckets. Quick handle gets him in the lane to score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2164879' first='Tyler' last='Judd'] 2024 5'8 August Martin</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Really good on the ball defender. Showed quick hands getting steals. Gets to the rim and finishes through contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2164887' first='Jaheim' last='Bishop'] 2024 August Martin</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Excellent court vision. Displayed the ability to get his teammates the ball in tight quarters. Can zip the pass or finesse a bounce pass. Showed a scoop shot in transition using his body to shield off defenders. Flashy and smooth ball handler.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Rashad Jean 2023 August Martin</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Quick first step. Scores at all three levels. Excellent range. Has a quick release. Really good going north-south with the ball in his hands. Showed a crossover step back three. A rebounding guard who is also an active defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->