Freedom Classic: 16U Top Performers
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LaDavian King LaDavian King 6'1" | CG Eaglecrest | 2025 State CO – PLUTO Prospects LaDavian King LaDavian King 6'1" | CG Eaglecrest | 2025 State CO put on a show at the Freedom Classic, being the best scorer in…
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Continue ReadingLaDavian King LaDavian King 6'1" | CG Eaglecrest | 2025 State CO – PLUTO Prospects
LaDavian King LaDavian King 6'1" | CG Eaglecrest | 2025 State CO put on a show at the Freedom Classic, being the best scorer in the division while playing up. When attacking the rim, he was fearless going straight at defenders, creating contact, and finishing with both hands at the rim. From beyond the three-point arc, LaDavian created for himself off of the dribble and showed off the ability to hit tough shots. LaDavian showed once again he is a player who has that IT factor, he is “the guy” on his team playing up, you do not see that very often.
Cass Henry Cass Henry 6'7" | PF Arapahoe | 2024 State CO – Colorado Collective
Cass Henry Cass Henry 6'7" | PF Arapahoe | 2024 State CO was a match-up nightmare for teams all weekend and helped lead his squad to win the championship. Standing at 6’6, Cass was too quick for bigs to guard from the high post to the perimeter, and down low he was too big and strong for wings to guard. This past weekend Cass showed off his ability to get downhill, he finished some tough and-1 shots and knocked down free throws at a high clip.
Jackson Hansen Jackson Hansen 5'9" | CG Ralston Valley | 2024 State CO – B&B Academy
Jackson Hansen Jackson Hansen 5'9" | CG Ralston Valley | 2024 State CO has continued to boost his stock this summer by balling out on big stages. Jackson knocked down shots from mid-range and beyond the three-point arc all weekend, he is a guy you cannot leave open and many times with a hand in his face he still knocks down shots. With the ball in his hands, Jackson showed his ability to lose defenders by changing his pace quickly leaving defenders in the dust.
Johnathan Lyons Johnathan Lyons 6'5" | SF Cherry Creek | 2024 State CO – Colorado Collective
Johnathan Lyons Johnathan Lyons 6'5" | SF Cherry Creek | 2024 State CO is a lengthy wing who did a great job on the defensive end of the floor. Johnathan was able to guard every position 1-4 using great footspeed and physicality to get defenders off of their spots. At the rim, he used his long arms to batter away shots when guarding on ball and a few times coming from the help side.
Tevin Riehl Tevin Riehl 6'0" | CG Mesa Ridge | 2024 State CO – Rising Stars
Tevin Riehl Tevin Riehl 6'0" | CG Mesa Ridge | 2024 State CO in big games for his squad made winning plays, locked up on defense and knocked down shots going on scoring runs to build the lead. From beyond the three-point arc, Tevin is one of those players if he gets an open shot you know it’s more than likely going in. Tevin on the defensive end was put on the opposing teams’ best guards and created fastbreaks with quick hands and good timing jumping passing lanes.
Gavin Carter – PLUTO Prospects
Gavin Carter completed PLUTO’s deadly backcourt, showing his super quick first move. Off of the dribble, Gavin was very good at making a quick first move and then made good decisions when past the first defender. He showed off his soft touch around the rim finishing with layups and very impressive floaters.