Swiss Army Knives From Prep Hoops Live ATL Pt. 1

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Wings and hybrid forwards are dominating the game as we lean toward “positionless basketball”. Players that can do a bit of everything while covering multiple positions will always be in style. The nine players below showed defensive switchability and offensive versatility all weekend.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/IMG_0208-rotated.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1507083" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/IMG_0208-150x150.jpg" alt="Mayen Ayuel | The Traveling Hoopers" width="150" height="150" /></a>Mayen Ayuel | FL Suns</strong></p> <p>It’s good to have Ayuel back in the state of Florida. The 6’7 wing can facilitate, has a knack for scoring, and knows how to use his size. He’s a three level scorer that can take advantage of smaller defenders in the post. He scored 17 points per game, including a 34 point game where he went 3 of 6 from deep and grabbed 5 rebounds,</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/IMG_0235-rotated.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1508139 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/IMG_0235-150x150.jpg" alt="[player_tooltip player_id=" width="150" height="150" /></a>[player_tooltip player_id="1289016" first="Andrew" last="Beers"] <strong>| Chapman Basketball Academy 2024</strong></p> <p>Beers has a nonstop motor that opened up opportunities on both ends. He’s a long 6’7 wing that can switch between defenders and really cares about stopping his man. He even chased down a man on the break in the closing few minutes to stop an easy basket. Beers runs the floor, makes the right pass, and finishes plays.</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/IMG_0132-rotated.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1510399" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/IMG_0132-150x150.jpg" alt="Mason Matson | The Traveling Hoopers" width="150" height="150" /></a>Mason Matson<strong> | Iowa Barnstormers 2025</strong></p> <p>Matson hit a lot of tough buckets over the hands of outstretched defenders. His floater over a 6’10 big and corner three over a guard that sprinted in his direction all caught my eye. He can attack closeouts and rebound on the offensive end as a 6 foot guard.</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/IMG_0239.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1510406 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/IMG_0239-150x150.jpg" alt="Corbin Garver | The Traveling Hoopers" width="150" height="150" /></a>Corbin Garver <strong>| Team Daum</strong></p> <p>Garver closed the weekend with a 21 point 12 rebound game against a talented FabSoElite team. Between his motor, 6’6 size, and ability to contribute on both ends of the floor, it’s a lot to like about the 2023 wing. He knocked down four threes, got downhill for several contact finishes, and collected a pair of steals.</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/Caden-Wilkins-PHC-KC.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1437272" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/Caden-Wilkins-PHC-KC-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>[player_tooltip player_id="1171682" first="Caden" last="Wilkins"] <strong>| Iowa Barnstormers 2024</strong></p> <p>Wilkins will be the Iowa Barnstormers’ next breakout star. He does everything you could ask a wing to, including bring toughness to the court. He knows how to use his strong 6’6 frame to create mismatches, knock down the three, and has the athleticism to be a one man fast break. He is not afraid to step up for charges.</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/IMG_0209-rotated.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1510408 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/IMG_0209-150x150.jpg" alt="[player_tooltip player_id=" width="150" height="150" /></a>[player_tooltip player_id="1463281" first="Joseph" last="Lezeau"]<strong> | FL Suns</strong></p> <p>The high motor wing has impressed on every stop on the circuit. Carrying an athletic 6’6 frame allows him to be a great slasher and cutter that most defenders can’t stay in front of at this level. He was one of the most productive players of the weekend averaging 24 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, a shade under 4 steals, and 2 blocks a game. The 2023 prospect covers a lot of ground on both ends of the floor.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/2-Milyan-Smith-Walker.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1427613 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/2-Milyan-Smith-Walker-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>Milyan Smith-Walker | M24 Legends</strong></p> <p>Smith-Walker is a big body 6’4 combo guard that makes winning plays. In a game that had a big time matchup, he was a key piece in keeping his team in the game. He boxed out and rebound, knocked down the pull up three, and took physical drives to the basket. His combination of size and physicality put him in a position to cover multiple positions and give teams several offensive looks.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/IMG_0222-rotated.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1510390 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/IMG_0222-150x150.jpg" alt="Calvin Charles | The Traveling Hoopers" width="150" height="150" /></a>Calvin Charles | FL Elite SW</strong></p> <p>Charles is a long athletic 6’4 wing. His long, quick strides made him a tough cover when driving to the basket. He has a quick first step and rip through that got him to the rim on multiple possessions. His combination of physical tools converted to the defensive end, where he has the speed to attack passing lanes and block shots around the rim. The 2024 prospect has a lot of upside.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/IMG_0218-rotated.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1510395 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/IMG_0218-150x150.jpg" alt="[player_tooltip player_id=" width="150" height="150" /></a>[player_tooltip player_id="1201690" first="Damonte" last="Pellot"] | TDBA</strong></p> <p>Pellot is an athletic 6’1 guard that makes big plays. In the game, I watched he wasn’t a big scorer, but used his athletic tools to make an impact in the game. His speed and jumping are weapons he uses on drives and the break.</p>