2023 A-Town Showdown: Top 16U Players To Watch
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The A-Town Showdown is here and Prep Hoops Circuit is your destination for your exclusive coverage needs this weekend from Atlanta. Prep Hoops scouts Allen Pettigrew, Cam Rickers, Kyle Sandy, Terry Drake and Ross Van De Griek will be on…
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Continue ReadingThe A-Town Showdown is here and Prep Hoops Circuit is your destination for your exclusive coverage needs this weekend from Atlanta. Prep Hoops scouts Allen Pettigrew, Cam Rickers, Kyle Sandy, Terry Drake and Ross Van De Griek will be on the grounds for the event. Here are the Top 16U Players To Watch for this weekend:
Hayden Umoren
Hayden Umoren
The 6-4 small forward can provide multiple things on the offensive end for you, as he can stroke it from the perimeter or finish around the rim with contact. Umoren showed some flashes where he can score off the dribble and has been a persistent passer as well. Umoren shot 41 percent from the field this past season for Marietta High School so he is a true-gifted scorer.
Jackson Taggart
Jackson Taggart
The 6-8 power forward is a sensational finisher around the rim whether it’s finishing put backs or collecting defensive rebounds. Taggart holds football offers from Eastern Kentucky, Florida A&M and Miami. He brings a ton of physicality to the table as he can muscle his way to the basket. He is the son of former Florida Atlantic, Florida State, Oregon and Western Kentucky head football coach Willie Taggart.
The 5-11 guard is very quick and explosive when the basketball is in his hands. Dewberry will rarely force a mistake on the offensive end and is extremely athletic. Dewberry can also play the wing position as he can use his strength to his advantage.
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Julius Brower Julius Brower 6'0" | PG Linfield Christian | 2025 CA-S
Julius Brower Julius Brower 6'0" | PG Linfield Christian | 2025 CA-S
The 5-11 guard has lightning speed on the offensive end and has pure handles when the basketball is in his hands. His ability to get by defenders is unmatched as he can efficiently finish around the rim with either hand. Brower also has a smooth shooting touch who can light it up from beyond the arc. His offensive game has blossomed from week to week and coaches will begin to take notice.