HoopSeen Carolina Jam: Sunday Notebook

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">1 of 1 Elite Has A Stable of Prospects on 17U and 16U</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1 of 1 Elite has an impressive cast of prospects on both their 17U and 16U squad. 17U is led by 6'2 guard [player_tooltip player_id='1760747' first='Sebastian' last='Akins'], 6'3 guard [player_tooltip player_id='1785531' first='Brandon' last='Callahan'], 6'6 wing [player_tooltip player_id='1343876' first='Jayan' last='Walker'] and forwards [player_tooltip player_id='854878' first='Addison' last='Archer'], [player_tooltip player_id='1156046' first='Jajuan' last='Nicholls'] and Donovan Rakotonanahary. Akins is their lead distributor and can really find his points when the offense stalls. Walker and Callahan are the consummate creators in isolation that can find offense in an instant when they're in the rhythm. Archer is an unsigned senior prospect with the ability to fly around the rim and operate on the wing at 6-foot-7. Nicholls and Rakotonanahary are two freak athletes that give this squad quite the rim-protecting front to work with. They're a squad that gets after it on both ends of the floor and is fun to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Speaking of fun to watch, that's the first phrase that comes to mind when discussing their 16U squad as well led by top guard [player_tooltip player_id='1361269' first='LJ' last='Rush'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1226608' first='Yohance' last='Connor']. Once they get going, it doesn't take long for [player_tooltip player_id='1226599' first='Tayeshaun' last='Smith'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1410266' first='Gevonte' last='Ware'] to find their way as well. Then there's 6'4 wing Emmanuel James as well. James is a fearless prospect that looks to finish everything with authority and has tremendous hands as a rebounder around the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/O3HVU2NtOBg","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/O3HVU2NtOBg </div><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">1 of 1 Elite 2025 Highlights</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">No Guts No Glory 17s Shine on Day 2</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>No Guts No Glory 17s put on an impressive showing on Sunday at the Carolina Jam as they went 2-0 to close things out led by the stellar play of 2024 forward/wing [player_tooltip player_id='1307578' first='Isaiah' last='Otyaluk'], '25 [player_tooltip player_id='1262468' first='Ira' last='Wilson'] and 2024 guards [player_tooltip player_id='1385670' first='Chris' last='Crudup'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1104960' first='Brandon' last='Anderson']. They found their stride as a defensive unit and did well to find their openings in the backcourt and in the frontcourt to make things happen on the floor. Otyaluk showed how he can play when he's locked in and focused on the task at hand. Wilson snags every rebound that comes his way and is starting to find his way as a finisher in the paint. Crudup and Anderson are the sparks in the backcourt with their ability to push the pace and finish in traffic. They're a well-rounded group to get eyes on out of the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/t2QSW5atCwg","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/t2QSW5atCwg </div><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">No Guts No Glory Highlights</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[program_tooltip program_id='2078500' first='Garner' last='Road'] Select 2025s Win A Title</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[program_tooltip program_id='2078500' first='Garner' last='Road'] Select 2025 squad was another impressive squad in the 16U ranks as they took home a championship when it was all said and done. They were led by the exploits of top HS scorer [player_tooltip player_id='1165176' first='Marcel' last='Freeman'], [player_tooltip player_id='1929721' first='Ethan' last='Reid'], Tayshaun Mann, [player_tooltip player_id='1212902' first='Justice' last='Mitchell'], [player_tooltip player_id='1220109' first='Devaughn' last='Brown'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1892437' first='Elijah' last='Melton']. They're an intriguing bunch that plays fundamental basketball as a team and gets after opponents on the defensive end. Their guard tandem of Freeman, Mann and Brown is a lethal combination then add in Mitchell and Melton around the rim, it's easy to see why they took home a title. Check out their highlights below!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/LB33xy4oCM0","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/LB33xy4oCM0 </div><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[program_tooltip program_id='2078500' first='Garner' last='Road'] Select 2025 Highlights</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Prospects to Keep an Eye on</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1131340"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1169577' first='Myron' last='McKoy'] gave teams fits with his ability to blow past them in the open court and knock down 3's for  [program_tooltip program_id='2078498' first='Flight' last='22'] UA Rise. 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