Midwest Grind Session 17u Sunday Standouts
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Sunday at the Midwest Grind Session led to some more great action following some solid performances from prospects on Sunday. Here I am going to be highlighting some players that stood out and some superb performances. Ebi Bortey HEIGHT 6'6"…
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Continue ReadingSunday at the Midwest Grind Session led to some more great action following some solid performances from prospects on Sunday. Here I am going to be highlighting some players that stood out and some superb performances.
Ebi Bortey
Ebi Bortey
Bortey was impressive on Sunday due to his height and frame but his performance on Sunday took the cake. The 6’6 forward has a real strong frame and with that added height he was tough to defend for several teams this weekend. Primarily a back to the basket post, his drop step was his go to move. The initial contact created with the bump was nearly enough all weekend to get him good looks at the rim as defenders could not contest his shot. Finishes well on both sides, rebounded hard and with some added mobility he could be an absolute monster next year.
I really enjoyed watching Jones several times this weekend simply because of his character and motor. Very confident shooter and shots will start to fall with volume. Sunday he had his break out game where he was knocking down the triple consistently. Saturday was a little rougher on his perimeter shooting but found ways to get buckets at the rim with his slashing ability. He’s a quick ball handler and can finish over defenders down low, even threw down a fast break dunk in Sundays action. Whether he was hot or not he stayed composed and didn’t let it effect his play or his teams.
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Tamir Anderson Tamir Anderson 6'3" | SF Highland Park | 2024 State KS
Tamir Anderson Tamir Anderson 6'3" | SF Highland Park | 2024 State KS
I got a little glimpse of Anderson and his shooting ability on Saturday but in Sunday’s action is when he really caught fire. He’s a very confident shooter and definitely has the green light for his squad. Anderson ended up sinking 10 triples in HOH’s last game Sunday. Pretty impressive if you ask me. At times he was the lead guard and was comfortable and capable as the primary ball handler but gets his buckets off ball. Does a solid job of getting his feet set and hands ready to let it fly.
D’marrien Burton
D’marrien Burton
Burton was a part of Jesters 1-2 punch with teammate Triston Haynes. Burton got a lot of his buckets at the rim due to his playmaking ability and his crafty finishes at the cup. He does a great job of beating his man, sliding through traffic, and can finish through contact or go around you and get a bucket that way. He is a tough on ball defender and was a big part of some crucial stops in big games. Hit some clutch free throws down the stretch as well.