Players Who Impressed At ABC Prep’s Preview Tip-Off!
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The Albuquerque Basketball Club held a special event on Saturday Night, September 24th at the ABC facility. It was the ABC Prep’s Preview Tip-Off to kick start the upcoming season. Their was multiple scrimmages that took place along with a…
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Continue ReadingThe Albuquerque Basketball Club held a special event on Saturday Night, September 24th at the ABC facility. It was the ABC Prep’s Preview Tip-Off to kick start the upcoming season. Their was multiple scrimmages that took place along with a Slam Dunk Contest and a Three-Point Contest. It was a great event hosted by ABC Team President; Brandon Mason. This article will discuss the players who impressed the most on Saturday Night.
If there was a player that I felt impressed me the most from ABC’s season preview, my answer would be Judah Casaus Judah Casaus 6'0" | SG Del Norte | 2023 State NM . As always, the moment Judah Casaus Judah Casaus 6'0" | SG Del Norte | 2023 State NM hit the floor, he was immediately locked in the zone. In his first action on the court, he won the three-point contest with his amazing shooting from behind the arc. When I first covered Judah as an eighth grader four years ago, he was known for his slashing ability and has turned into a legit three point shooter all these years later which has made his offensive game more dangerous. Once his scrimmage session started, he looked like the best player on the floor. What I enjoyed the most about Judah tonight was his effort on the defensive end. You can’t teach certain things on the basketball court. What separates Judah from other great players is his will to be great on defense and giving extra effort on that side of the floor. Anyone that knows me will tell you I hold Judah Casaus Judah Casaus 6'0" | SG Del Norte | 2023 State NM in high regard and believe he can hold his own against any player he comes across.
Harrison Frank Harrison Frank 6'1" | SF Del Norte | 2023 State NM was in the zone with his three-point shooting during the scrimmage session at the ABC Prep Preview Tip-Off. There was a stretch where he hit four consecutive three-pointers in a row and his teammates were looking to get him the ball. He did a good job moving without the ball and staying ready for “Catch and Shoot” opportunities. He came in from that second unit and made a serious impact on the floor.
Gideon Harris Gideon Harris 6'2" | SF ABC Prep | 2023 State NM did a good job throughout the night for ABC Prep in their Preview Tip-Off. He shot the ball really well in the three-point contest and made it too the semifinals round before teammate Judah Casaus Judah Casaus 6'0" | SG Del Norte | 2023 State NM won the competition. During the scrimmage, Gideon was all over the floor with his play-making, defense and scoring from long range in the corners. He did an exceptional job taking turns running the offense with teammates Marcus Wilson Marcus Wilson 6'2" | PG Bella Vista Prep | 2024 NM and Judah Casaus Judah Casaus 6'0" | SG Del Norte | 2023 State NM .
Tonight was my first look at Michael Day Michael Day 6'10" | C ABC Prep | 2023 NM , the recent transfer from Idaho to New Mexico’s ABC Prep. All in all, I was impressed with the 6’10 big man. He showcased that he knew how to use his size by making sure to use his height and strength advantage over the opposition. Throughout the night, we saw some explosive dunks and swats from the big man. Michael Day Michael Day 6'10" | C ABC Prep | 2023 NM made sure to make his presence known on both sides of the floor.