Hustle Region Finals: 2024 Shooters
The Hustle Region Finals is behind us. 3 days 15-17U teams battled it out at AIM Sportsplex in Seal Beach/CA. I primarily watched the 16 and 17U divisions plus some 15U games. Here were some of the top shooters I viewed from the 2024…
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Continue ReadingThe Hustle Region Finals is behind us. 3 days 15-17U teams battled it out at AIM Sportsplex in Seal Beach/CA.
I primarily watched the 16 and 17U divisions plus some 15U games.
Here were some of the top shooters I viewed from the 2024 class:
Thomas Lenzen SG 6’2 Columbine/CO (Miners Elite 2024) (Pictured)
Easily the best shooter in the 16U division I saw Friday night was Lenzen. He quickly sets up his shot and gets balanced quickly and releases it from beyond the arc. He comes with deep range and seems like every shot is going in.
Derek Tuason PG 5’7 San Marcos/CA Coastal Elite 2024
Easily the best shooter I viewed Saturday in the 16U division was Tuason. He may be small but don’t tell him that. He hit big shot after big shot. Normally he is off the catch, not this game. He was hitting highly contested shots off the dribble and literally being defended by every single player on the stacked Rancho Elite team. They fell short with a few heroics in OT but he made his mark with his shooting and toughness.
Cian Phipps SG 6’2 Riverside Poly/CA (Gamepoint Inland Empire 2024)
A catch and shoot guard has a lot of game. He is best shooting from the 3pt line but he is a sneaky good passer and is a smart defender. He times passes to either steal the ball or get deflections.
Isaiah Gonzales SG 6’1 Cajon/CA (Rancho Elite 2024)
The Rancho team is all arms and legs with many pure athletes but Gonzales spaces the floor perfectly for this talented roster. He has the catch or the pull from the stripe but can hit from mid-range. His shooting stroke is compact with a consistent release.
John Angau John Angau 6'4" | SG West Fargo Sheyenne | 2024 State ND West Fargo Sheyenne (Bearstail Basketball 2024)
Another athletic team with Angau as their sniper. He has decent size and can get his shot off quickly. He will score in transition and uses his length in the passing lanes.
Mason Hunt Mason Hunt 6'5" | SG Bradshaw Mountain | 2024 State AZ Bradshaw Mountain (D1 Nation AZ 2024)
A sturdy framed scoring guard with size and skill. His shooting has come full circle and has a consistent release and approach nearly every attempt. He makes 3’s in bunches but he can post up, get out in transition and play above the rim and score on put backs off of rebounds with his frame.
Noah Wilhelm Noah Wilhelm 6'2" | SG Ponderosa | 2024 State CO Ponderosa (Team Revenge 2024)
A shooter who gets hot quickly. Once he catches and shoots it’s usually money. One of the big reasons their team is so good is he gives his guards and bigs room with his shooting. A very intelligent player trying to find that crease in the defense. He will make plays with his passing savvy but he is best scoring the ball. He is competitive on defense with quick hands and feet.
Steve Ng W FlintRidge Prep/CA (BTI Elite 2024)
A shooter who is in constant motion. He has a runner, he uses floaters and has a consistent three point shot. His ability to move without the ball sets him apart from some others.