Freshman Showcase All-Glue Team

Ryan Morgan August 29, 2023 @ 09:27 AM

This group of players showed they have the skills or mental aptitude to hold a team together. Whether it's through versatility on the defensive end, hustle plays, or staying a step ahead of the opposition with smart, heady basketball, these guys have the special stuff that makes them glue guys. Here's the All-Glue Team from the Freshman Showcase.   Orland Axton Central Valley   Axton was chipping in positive plays all over the floor. He was big enough to contribute on the glass, made well-timed and smart cuts off the ball, sprinkled in some mid-range buckets, and brought some key versatility on the defensive end. He might not have put up massive numbers but his presence was definitely felt on the floor.   Zion Stone O'Dea   This guy made the All-Glue Team because he was one of the most consistent players at the showcase. He didn't need to constantly have the ball, but when he did get it, he was efficient either scoring or dishing the rock. He made a ton of plays in transition by leaking out early or outhustling guys down the floor. Stone was one of the higher percentage shooters from the floor, and did so without coughing up the ball.   Drake Penberthy Bellevue Christian   It was hard to miss Penberthy with his height, length, and long hair. But he also stood out because he did just about everything you can do on a court. He brought the ball up, hit some threes, drove to the hoop, set up teammates, and even blocked some shots. He had his hands in a little bit of everything and showed some flashes of a very versatile player in the making.   Cameron Walls Central Valley   I put Walls in here because he was a fierce competitor that quietly did his job, and did it well. He showed great vision of the court on both ends and made the smart, simple plays that you expect from a solid point guard. He got to two feet in traffic and stayed on balance and in power positions in order to make plays and avoid getting caught in awkward spots.   Jackson Sasser Bonney Lake   Sasser played like a prototypical glue guy this Saturday. He made the most of his touches, and did an excellent job running in transition to fill lanes or clean up the play as a trail. He worked on the glass, set good screens, and had a good feel for spacing the floor and how to attack open spots with cuts. He showed an ability to finish on either side of the hoop and made some nice passes that showed good feel and awareness.

This group of players showed they have the skills or mental aptitude to hold a team together. Whether it's through versatility on the defensive end, hustle plays, or staying a step ahead of the opposition with smart, heady basketball, these guys have the special stuff that makes them glue guys. Here's the All-Glue Team from the Freshman Showcase.