Under The Radar Players On The #PHCircuit; Part 2
I have covered a couple events on the #PHCircuit, and here is part 2 of some players flying under the radar… #PHMusicCityMadness Braeden Barash (6’0/PG/’25/BTB XXV) Instagram: @braedenbarash Braeden is a floor general that knows how to run the show. He’s…
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Continue ReadingI have covered a couple events on the #PHCircuit, and here is part 2 of some players flying under the radar…
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Braeden Barash (6’0/PG/’25/BTB XXV)
Instagram: @braedenbarash
Braeden is a floor general that knows how to run the show. He’s got excellent court vision and is an unselfish player who lets the game come to him. He knows how to distribute the rock and get his teammates involved. He is a pass-first PG that can knock down the open shot when available. He makes others around him better, as he knows how to set the table and to deliver the rock in places where they can be productive. He brings leadership and toughness to the lead guard spot.
Davon Marin (6’1/SF/’25/Clarksville Crossovers ’25)
Instagram: von.gocr8zy
Twitter: @931_Made_Von
Davon is a high-energy and effort guy that impacts the entire stat sheet. He showed his ability to not just score the rock but to also create shots and make tough shots. He was in attack mode in every game that I saw him compete in. One thing you know you will get from Davon is high energy and physical attacks off the bounce. He plays both ends of the floor and is active on the glass. He is a relentless competitor who takes pride in outworking his opponents.
Wyatt Russell Gilleland (6’5/PF/’25/Tennessee Edge ’25)
Instagram: Wyatt_gilleland
Twitter: @Wy_gille
Wyatt has good positional size for this tourney in which I watched him play. He did his damage in the paint and was very active on both ends and on the glass. He is an effective all-around forward inside the arc, providing size, shooting, and defense. Wyatt still has to continue to expand his game onto the perimeter, but for now, he is big enough to hold up inside as a shot blocker and a rebounder. The next step for Wyatt is making incremental improvements as an outside shooter, ball-handler, and decision-maker off the bounce.
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AJ Joway (5’10/PG/’26/ColeWorld Elite ’26)
Instagram: 2koldaj___
Twitter: @2cold_aj
AJ is an aggressive lead guard that likes to get downhill. He finished well in the paint as he plays off two feet and is a high end-decision maker in traffic. He showed his balance between scoring and facilitating and really showed his effectiveness in both areas. He is a tough and gritty player that plays through contact off the bounce and at the rim. I don’t know which end of the floor he is better at because just as impactful as he is on the offensive end of the floor, his disruptive play is just as impactful on the defensive end of the floor. AJ is a steady player that brings stability to the lead guard position.
Hayden Boggs (6’7/PF|C/’26/KOTC ’26)
Instagram: xxii._bo
Twitter: @HaydenBoX21
One thing that you notice when KOTC enters the gym is the 6’7 Hayden. I was really amped up to see him play because I remember watching him compete in MS. His interior presence was a factor throughout the weekend, as he had many mismatches that he took advantage of on the low block. He finished well in close proximity to the rim and showed his ability to step out and put the rock on the floor, which he was very comfortable doing. He is a good distributor of the rock in the high post area and showed good vision and passing skills for a big. Defensively, his length impacted players trying to score in the paint and at the rim, but there is room for Hayden to be a more menacing presence at the rim. There is a need for improvement in Hayden when it comes to agility, explosiveness off the floor, and strength, and that is something he needs to commit to during this off-season.
Keshawn Lancaster (5’9/PG/’25/Metro Elite ’26)
Instagram: perc300____
Twitter: @swagskooll
One of the best all-around facilitators flying under the radar was Keshawn. He isn’t flashy but is in total control of his team’s offense when the ball is in his hands. The challenge that Keshawn face is he plays alongside two dynamic guards that carry a majority of the production load for the Metro Elite squad. Even though it may be a challenge in one aspect, as Keshawn may not have the ball in his hands as much as he likes, on the other end of the spectrum, he is able to put in work without so much attention being put on him as his other two teammates garner so much attention. He really thrived in the open court because of the defense’s focus elsewhere, and he was able to get some easy-scoring opportunities in transition.