Space City Collision: 2025 Breakout Performers
Antron Mason II LA #9 CG #2 HEIGHT 6'1" POS CG CLASS 2025 View Profile Antron Mason II Instagram Twitter State: Louisiana School: Wossman Antron Mason got all of his buckets off his scoring instincts and counter moves. Mason was…
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Continue ReadingAntron Mason got all of his buckets off his scoring instincts and counter moves. Mason was likely the best slasher in the division, his knack for slithering into the teeth of the defense and completing the play at the rack was at a much higher level than most of his peers. He looked like a master at drawing contact to get downhill by leaning into his defender and staying low while attacking at their hip and cuffing the ball for protection through traffic. Deep layup package, very crafty and creative with a different type of finish for however he’s defended, often using an inside hand layup whenever a defender is draped on his back, and always knowing how to reverse it when a defender is attempting to block him at an angle. Antron played at his own pace, he decelerated in the open floor to initiate contact on his way up with a shot which resulted in multiple and-one foul calls. Within the flow of the offense, Mason showed a high understanding of how to get to his spots in a limited amount of dribbles. His mid-range pull-up came well-equipped with with a stepback, a fadeaway, or a combination of the two.
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Drin Tafilaj
Drin Tafilaj
Drin Tafilaj is a 6-foot-6 center with tons of potential to become a college recruit. Drin already has great physical attributes, showing a strong upper and lower body that gives him the ability to rise above, through traffic, and over long defenders to rebound and get off his push shot.
Jaylen Blakes
Jaylen Blakes
This Illinois prospect put up points efficiently under the basket as he utilized his broad shoulders and explosive power to finish through a defenders chest. Dangerous shot creator out of the triple threat, Blakes sized his man up before attacking and countering with a spin, head fake, or up and under layup.Jaylen Blakes is the type of player that anybody would want to coach, he’s a tremendous teammate with great leadership qualities, incredibly tough and hard nosed mentality, holds himself accountable, takes responsibility for big or little mistakes, and encourages his teammates.
Timi Ibikunle
Timi Ibikunle
Next Generation’s Timi Ibikunle beat defenders with his crafty face-up game as he created his own shot with ease out of the high post. The 6-foot-5-inch forward got into the lane using pivots and jump stops to get a closer look at the basket. Timi could score anywhere inside the lane, showing good enough length and a high release point to shoot over defense contesting him whether they were his height or taller. Quick off his feet with knack for getting a hand on offensive rebounds, Timi Ibikunle’s ability to continuously tip the ball created several extra scoring opportunities and it said a lot about his first second and third jump.
Jayden Preston
Jayden Preston
Jayden Preston displayed highly developed footwork and body control especially when coming down hill, his decelerating skills, hop steps, and knack for drawing contact got Preston into and through the lane on a consistent basis. Ultra tough competitor, this 5-foot-10 guard sacrificed his body for the team, he dove on the floor for every loose ball he could, got knocked down driving inside, attempted to take charges and he always popped backed up.