Next Level Sports Father’s Day Showdown Recap
Next Level Sports played Aim High Eagles NYC. In which Aim High Eagles defeated Next Level Sports. Despite the loss for Next Level Sports, they still fought and had tons of talent on their side of the floor. Highlights Roster…
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Continue ReadingNext Level Sports played Aim High Eagles NYC. In which Aim High Eagles defeated Next Level Sports. Despite the loss for Next Level Sports, they still fought and had tons of talent on their side of the floor.
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Jack Vasquez
Jack Vasquez
Jack is one of the most underrated guards in the class of 2024. Jack is one of the most complete players there is in the class of 2024. Jack’s size and frame allow him to run the offense or play off the ball as the two guard. He is also one of the best defenders and can guard anyone. Arguably the most important characteristic that Jack brings each game is his leadership.
On offense Jack is a threat to score from all three levels. Jack can step up and run an offense if needed, or he can play off the ball coming off of cuts and screens to get himself open for a three, a mid range shot, or an easy layup. One of Jack’s greatest strengths on offense is his ability to create space to get off a shot. His ability to change speed and direction, as well as step back and fadeaway in the mid range makes him a scoring threat every game.
On defense Jack’s quick feet and athleticism allow him to stay in front of defenders and contest every shot. Jack is also one of the most vocal players on the court and is always talking and calling out screens for his teammates. Jack also uses his length and quick hands to force turnovers, which lead to easy layups in transition.
Isaiah Wilson
Isaiah Wilson
Isaiah is by far the strongest guard in the class of 2024 in NY. At 5’10” and 160 lbs he uses his size and strength to get by defenders and keep opponents in front of him on defense. Isaiah is extremely explosive, and has a quick first step allowing him to get by defenders with ease. Isaiah can play either guard position and will exceed in both. The biggest strength Isaiah brings to the court is his defense.
On offense Isaiah is best when he attacks the rim. His strength, explosiveness, and handles allow him to get by defenders and break down defenses. Isaiah’s ability to change speed and direction allows Isaiah to control the tempo and the pace at which the game is played it. Isaiah also excels in the pick and roll. He is great at coming off screens and attacking the basket and making the right read of whether to attack the basket and finish or dish it to an open teammate. He can also knock down three’s as well.
On defense Isaiah is a lockdown defender. He uses his quickness, agility, and athleticism to keep opponents in front of him. His quick hands and wingspan allow Isaiah to steal the ball and run in transition, or block shots and protect the rim. Isaiah uses his strength and physicality to box out and grab rebounds as well.
Shane is one of the best players in the class of 2024. Shane is also one of the most underrated players in the class of 2024. The versatility of Shane on both ends of the floor allows him to play any position on offense, and guard one through five on defense. Shane is one of the hardest working players there is. Shane had 24 points 7 assists and 8 rebounds in the first game. He is a triple double threat and a beast.
On offense Shane can blow by slower defenders on the perimeter. Shane can also make defenders pay for not closing out on him from 3. Or Shane can simply post up defenders using his strength to finish around the rim, or fade away and use his nice mid range shot to score over defenders. Shane can handle the ball and not only create for himself but make great passes to set up his teammates for open looks. Shane is also a great offensive rebounder and great at creating and scoring on second chance point opportunities.
On defense Shane is so long and athletic he is able to swat shots and keep defenders in front of him. His length allows him to get his hands in the passing lanes and create turnovers. Shane is also an excellent rebounder, who knows when to push it in transition and when to slow it down and find a guard to get the ball to.
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Ryan Ambery
Ryan Ambery
Ryan is an elite stretch four who can pass, shoot, rebound, drive, and defend. Ryan is quicker than most of the other players and has must better ball handling skills than most other players at his position. Ryan is a great playmaking forward who not only can create shots for himself but can create shots and opportunities for his teammates.
On offense Ryan is great at facilitating and creating scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates. Ryan is also great at taking advantage of smaller and slower defenders. Whether he posts up a smaller defender or uses his quickness to go by a slower defense, Ryan is great at finding his defenders weakness and attacking it. Ryan is able to play down low or on the perimeter and stretch out defenses with his shooting.
On defense Ryan has the length, quickness, and potential to be an elite lockdown defender. Ryan can guard bigs in the post or switch on to guards out on the perimeter. Ryan is always the first one to crash the boards and box out on defense. His ability to outlet the ball to a guard as soon as he comes down with the rebound is one of his biggest strengths along with how hard he runs up the floor.
Darius Anderson
Darius Anderson
Darius is one of the most explosive, quick, and athletic bigs there is in the class of 2024 in NY. His ability to jump allows him to finish, rebound and swat shots away with ease. The length of Darius’s wingspan and the strength he has allows him to hold his own on defense, and use his strength to post up smaller weaker defenders and finish with a soft touch around the rim.
On offense Darius is best with his back to the basket and posting up on the low block. Darius is very aggressive and has a variety of finishes including a great drop step to attack in the paint. Darrius also has the ability to extend his range to the mid range. Darius’s athleticism, effort, and explosiveness make Darius one of the best offense rebounders in the class of 2024 in NY.
On defense Darius is one of the best shot blockers and rim protectors. His length and quickness allow him to not only help but recover to his man in time to swat shots. Darius fights hard for every rebound by boxing out and using his strength to secure the rebound and get it to a guard.
Elliott LaMotte
Elliott LaMotte
Elliott’s impact on the game may not always show up in the box score, but without a glue guy like Elliott on your roster who is willing to do all the little things, and be a leader, it is really hard to win. The hustle and intensity he brings to each game is near impossible to match.
On offense Elliott can knock shots down and attack the rim. What takes him to the Next Level is that he is constantly moving on offense and never standing still. He is one of the smartest basketball players there is which allows him to be a leader and direct traffic on the offensive end. He is one of the most unselfish and team first players that he would rather set a screen to get a teammate open or make the extra pass than forcing up a shot.
On defense Elliott plays with high intensity and pressures opponents. Elliott is just as good of an off ball defender as he is an on ball defender. Elliott can stay with his man and deny him from touching the ball. Elliott is always the first one to hit the floor, or to dive for a loose ball. He is always talking and communicating with his teammates. He just does all the dirty work that most players don’t want to do.
Bryce Wejuli
Bryce Wejuli
Bryce has a lot of potential and shows what his full potential is in flashes when his playing confident and aggressive. As a center Bryce is much more athletic and able to stretch the floor and switch on defense. When Bryce his confident and attacking the basket on offense he plays his best.
On offense Bryce can play in the post. He has a variety of finishes and a soft touch around the rim. Bryce can also play on the perimeter and shoot from three. Bryce is also amazing at setting screens both on and off ball and then rolling to the basket and finishing around the rim.
On defense Bryce can lock up bigs in the post, and hold his own against guards on the perimeter. This versatility and the length of Bryce makes it very hard for opponents to score over him. Bryce is also a great rebounder who can push the ball himself or outlet the ball to a guard to start the offense and play a fast paced tempo.
Recap
Despite the loss to Aim High Eagles, Next Level Sports still displayed their talented roster led by Shane Spero Shane Spero 6'5" | SF Longwood | 2024 NY , Isaiah Wilson, and Jack Vasquez.