The second annual April Bash kicks off this weekend. Presented by Chosen Few, the event features teams from around the Southwest and the West Coast. The event is the unofficial kick-off to the Spring Live period, as it takes place…
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SubscribeThe second annual April Bash kicks off this weekend. Presented by Chosen Few, the event features teams from around the Southwest and the West Coast. The event is the unofficial kick-off to the Spring Live period, as it takes place the week before college coaches are eligible to come out and lay eyes on players. The tournament-style event features both boys’ and girls’ teams ranging from 8U – 17U. This exposure event will feature heavy media coverage, including PrepHoops Prephoops Next, and highlight company Balldawgs. The event was the perfect platform for players to showcase their talents right before the live period. Here’s a look at some of the morning standouts.
Meija was a revelation. The PG looked taller than his 5’7 height and he played bigger as well. Meija was one of the better finishers on the day, getting several buckets off transition layups. He showed good defensive instincts as well, as many of his buckets came off steals that he created by jumping the passsing lanes. He was one of the smoothest players I saw during the Morning session.
Defense ruled the day and it started with the efforts of Damann, in a short span he got multiple steals leading to easy buckets. The forward displayed remarkable defensive instincts jumping the passing lanes several time. he was productive on the offensive end as well, knocking down a three and making some nice driving finishes when attacking the cup.
Brown had himself a day. It started when he put up 20 plus in his first game, earning Top Performer status. It continued in his second game when the PG sprayed threes, and showed off a crafty skillset. He was one of the best overall offensive players I saw during the morning sessions.
Former LV Middle School alums will always get a good look at events, and Cuello fits into that category. He was really good, showing nice fundamentals including finishing his layups with both hands. He shot it well from the perimeter making a couple of threes, rounding out a solid morning performance.
Call it moxie, call it flair, call it style, whatever it is Williams has it. It’s not often players impress in a loss, but it was impossible to ignore the PG’s game. He has what can only be described as elite wiggle at this stage of his career. The PG was terrific, hitting opponents with hesitations, step backs and crossovers. He burried a deep three as well, giving a little Steph Curry vibe in the Warriors PG Summer home.
Washington was extremly productive in the morning. The wing was effective sprinting lanes and finishing, and when he wasn’t getting the ball thrown to him, he solved that problem by going and getting it off the backboard. He had one of the quickest jumps I saw on the day, getting off the ground quickly on both his first and second jump.
Carr is one of the more intriguing prospects in the gym. The 6’2 6th grader is new to the game, however he runs well and has suprisingly good hands. His best skill was his rebounding ability, as to my estimate he grabbed every rebound in the first half for his team. As to be expected he’s raw, but his skill set looks good, he showed some ball skills and was effective when catching and finishing in the low post.