#PHPassionRegionFinals Look At Top Performers Part 2

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Here is a look at some more of the Top Performers from the #PHPassionRegionFinals…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":1520496,"width":256,"height":256,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/PH-Adonai-Mussie-TP.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/PH-Adonai-Mussie-TP-1024x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1520496" width="256" height="256"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Adonai Mussie</strong>&nbsp;(6’9/PF)<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Team: No Excuses Elite ’24</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Instagram: a.loading_</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Twitter: @Ad0nai_M</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Adonai causes heads to turn when he walks in the gym because he stands 6’9. When I sat down to watch him play, I sat to look for ways he impacted the game beyond shot blocking and rebounding; unfortunately, his strength was exactly what I was looking beyond, as he was a shot-blocking threat and a monster on the glass. He was a very impactful player in those two areas and a high-end role player for his team. Offensively, he has a lot of work to do to become more of a threat on the low block as well as spreading the floor with a perimeter jumper. He air-balled a 3-pt attempt, it takes him a long time to gather on his attack at the rim, and he has to get more explosive with his jumps are just a few areas where he could begin to improve his game. He makes his impact on the game, but he has the potential to do more with more commitment to the lab and weight room.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"textColor":"primary","fontSize":"medium"} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size"><p>He was a very impactful player in those two areas and a high-end role player for his team.</p><cite>Terry J. Drake</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":1520497,"width":256,"height":256,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/PH-Donovan-Carter-TP.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/PH-Donovan-Carter-TP-1024x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1520497" width="256" height="256"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Donovan Carter</strong>&nbsp;(6’0/CG)<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Team: Macon Elite ’24</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Instagram: dxn0van</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Twitter: @donovan_carter4</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">I watched Donovan play against No Excuses, and had it not been for his play and scoring production, his team, would have found themselves on the wrong end of a much larger deficit than the actual final score. He showed a good balance between scoring and facilitating, but it was his scoring that his team needed this game as production was hard to come about. He is quick off the bounce with scoring instincts. He’s at his best in an up-tempo game when he is able to get out in space and really push the pace of play. He was constantly putting pressure on defenders playing in the gap and in help, as it was difficult for his on-ball defender to stay in front of him. When it comes to projecting him beyond high school, he is small in size and will have to settle into a more decisive PG roll which he has the capacity to do.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"textColor":"primary","fontSize":"medium"} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size"><p>He’s at his best in an up-tempo game when he is able to get out in space and really push the pace of play.</p><cite>Terry J. Drake</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":1520498,"width":256,"height":256,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/PH-Jonathan-Joseph-TP.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/PH-Jonathan-Joseph-TP-1024x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1520498" width="256" height="256"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Jonathan Joseph</strong>&nbsp;(6’1/PF|C/’25)<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Team: Mia Sports Academy ’24</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Instagram: j5mk_</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Twitter: N/A</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Jonathan is a rising sophomore playing up and is listed as a PF/C but take a look at his height. 6’1 is not good size at this position, but it worked for the game that I watched Jonathan play vs. HoopLovers ’24. Against a frontline with height similar to his, Jonathan was highly active on the glass and in the paint. He stuck to his strength throughout the game, which was played in the paint, but standing 6’1 is not going to be conducive for the position in the long run, truthfully. He will have to expand his game beyond the paint as he continues his basketball journey. Regarding the game against HoopLovers, he was selected as a Top Performer for his team because his production in the paint kept his team in the game and gave them a shot late in the game even though they were unable to pull it out down the stretch.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"textColor":"primary","fontSize":"medium"} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size"><p>Against a frontline with height similar to his, Jonathan was highly active on the glass and in the paint.</p><cite>Terry J. Drake</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":1520499,"width":256,"height":256,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/PH-Jarrius-Brown-TP.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/PH-Jarrius-Brown-TP-1024x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1520499" width="256" height="256"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Jarrius Brown</strong>&nbsp;(6’1/F)<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Team: Hooplovers ’24</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Instagram: Jbhimseeeelf_</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Twitter: @Jaayo4x</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">JB had one of the most inspiring performances I saw the entire weekend. He does not have positional size to be a listed Forward, but he gave a gutsy performance against MIA Sports Academy ’24. With his team down late in the second half, he provided some huge put-backs after grabbing the offensive boards and even getting fouled a couple times, earning him a trip to the line. Defensively, it was his aggressive on-ball defense, instincts in the press that led to steals, and the couple of charges he took that shifted the entire momentum of this game. He played with a high motor and led the charge for his team to get back in this game and ultimately secure the win. He has some work to do when it comes to his perimeter game, as his 6’1 height isn’t going to carry him far when it comes to looking for a path to the next level, especially if he is locked into the forward position.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"textColor":"primary","fontSize":"medium"} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size"><p>Defensively, it was his aggressive on-ball defense, instincts in the press that led to steals, and the couple of charges he took that shifted the entire momentum of this game.</p><cite>Terry J. Drake</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":1520500,"width":256,"height":256,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/PH-Jermaine-Council-TP.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/PH-Jermaine-Council-TP-1024x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1520500" width="256" height="256"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Jermaine Council</strong>&nbsp;(6’1/PG)<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Team: Ball4lyfe ’24</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Instagram: Jermainecouncill</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Twitter: @Jermainecounci1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Jermaine is a PG that can be considered a score-first PG as he showed his ability to score off the bounce with his aggressive 1-on-1 attacks. He is a great slasher with nice finishing abilities in the paint. He plays both ends of the floor, and defensively he turns his D into offense with his ability to create turnovers with his on-ball pressure and quick hands. He was huge early in the match-up against G1 ’24, as his scoring kept his team in pace in the first half. He helped set the tone early and made it known that his squad was not about to just roll over and let G1 have the win. He is a PG that can generate his own offense and do it for his teammates as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"textColor":"primary","fontSize":"medium"} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size"><p>He was huge early in the match-up against G1 ’24, as his scoring kept his team in pace in the first half.</p><cite>Terry J. Drake</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":1520501,"width":256,"height":256,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/PH-Jordan-Naylor-TP-1.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/PH-Jordan-Naylor-TP-1-1024x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1520501" width="256" height="256"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Jordan Naylor</strong> (6’4/CG)<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Team: Pro Skills Tampa ’24</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Instagram: _jaynaylor3_</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Twitter: @_jaynaylor3_</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Jordan is a combo guard that produced on the inside and out during this tournament. He was efficient in scoring and got it done at all levels. He is a sturdy guard, strong with the ball in his hands, and excels at penetrating the lane scoring in the paint and at the rim. He is actually a do-it-all type guy as he made his presence felt defensively, on the glass, and as a playmaker on the offensive end of the floor. His impact might not have been spectacularly, but as you sit back and watch the course of the game, his presence was felt in just about every possession that he was on the court. He has good size at the guard spot and brings outstanding value without having to be the primary option on the offensive end of the floor. Jordan is the type of player that can swing the course of a game by either his defensive or his offensive play, and on good nights by both.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"textColor":"primary","fontSize":"medium"} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size"><p>He is a sturdy guard, strong with the ball in his hands, and excels at penetrating the lane scoring in the paint and at the rim.</p><cite>Terry J. Drake</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote -->