CBG Fall Series 1: 2023 Standouts (Part 1)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The third annual CBG Fall Series kicked off with Session 1 on Sunday at U-Turn, with 24 teams from all over VA and the DMV in attendance and a talent pool of prospects that was second to none. There were plenty of big time matchups, college coaches in attendance and a great atmosphere for preseason basketball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We take a look at part one of some of the top seniors that were in attendance for session one,</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you want to watch the entire event, you can see the archived games <a href="https://cbglivenetwork.com/" data-type="URL" data-id="https://cbglivenetwork.com/">here</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='999616' first='DeShawn' last='Harris-Smith'] | 6'4” CG | Paul VI</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1496894,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/IMG_5085.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/IMG_5085-1024x768.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1496894"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The recent Maryland commit showed all of the skillset and intangibles that the Terps fans will love over the next few years as he is the senior leader on a very talented but young PVI team that will have a lot of expectations, but the way he leads I expect them to meet all of the expectations. The 6'4” combo leads by example as he plays with a great motor and intensity on both ends and exudes toughness in everything he does, he gets downhill and plays with a great pace where he changes speeds and when he's in the lane he can both make plays for others and rise up and finish at the rim over bigger defenders and he's an excellent on ball defender and rebounder for his position too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='992528' first='Dennis' last='Parker'] Jr. | 6'6” WF | Blue Magic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1581502,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/09/Parker-Dennis-Jr.-scaled.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/09/Parker-Dennis-Jr.-768x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1581502"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Parker Jr. is one of the best available players in the country and he made it back from an official visit to NC State for their highly anticipated matchup with PVI where he showed all of the tools that make him such an effective all-around wing. The 6'6” wing showed his ability to handle the ball in transition and make plays for others, he showed his slashing ability and how he can get to the rim and finish through contact and he showed his high motor and competitive nature as he brought it on both ends and played almost every position for them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1483035' first='Camden' last='Brewer'] | 6'1” CG | Blue Ridge</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1581503,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/09/Brewer-Camden-scaled.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/09/Brewer-Camden-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1581503"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brewer is a very underrated senior out of Blue Ridge who is a star in both basketball and football and with a bigger role this year he should turn some heads with his all-around play. He can play either guard position and makes great decisions with the ball in his hands, he can knock down shots consistently from deep when he moves off the ball and he's a very good team defender who stays in help and makes plays on the defensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='977592' first='Austin' last='Ball'] | 6'7” WF | Miller School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1581505,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/09/Ball-Austin-CBG-scaled.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/09/Ball-Austin-CBG-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1581505"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The recent George Mason commit came into the Fall Series with a target on his back and he played extremely well in two wins over good Carmel and Massanutten teams. The 6'7” wing is a monster on the offensive end as he is an elite shooter from deep with good size and a quick release, he can get open on cuts and drop offs to play above the rim and he plays with great energy every time he's on the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1403920' first='Jordan' last='Horne'] | 6'2” PG | Miller School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1497784,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/Horne-Jordan-Miller.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/Horne-Jordan-Miller-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1497784"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Horne had quite a few coaches in attention with eyes on him, as the 6'2” guard continues to improve and show his ability to run the show for the talented group at Miller School. He's a strong guard who is dynamic in transition and thrives when he gets downhill and can use his strength to finish in the paint, he's an excellent on ball defender who can turn ball handlers and keep them in front and he sets the tone on both ends of the floor for his team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1241878' first='Will' last='Bonde'] | 6'6” WF | Miller School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bonde is one of the most underrated players in the Charlottesville area and is set to have a big senior season for the Mavs and he showed a lot in his increased role on Sunday. At 6'6” he has good size on the wing and is a strong and tough kid, he's a sneaky athlete who can guard the ball and rebounds well for his position and he moves well off the ball and can knock down shots consistently from behind the arc.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->