CP3NMSC East Qualifier: 7th Grade Standouts (Pt. 1)
Atlanta, GA — Every year around this time, 7th graders start to really enter the national scene of youth basketball. The 2023 CP3NMSC East Qualifier in Atlanta gave us a great chance to evaluate some of those 7th graders from…
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Continue ReadingAtlanta, GA — Every year around this time, 7th graders start to really enter the national scene of youth basketball. The 2023 CP3NMSC East Qualifier in Atlanta gave us a great chance to evaluate some of those 7th graders from the southeast. During our time in the gym at the came, we were able to identify ten standouts from the weekend. The first five will be discussed below …
Blake Bazile
Blake Bazile
Blake Bazile came into the 2023 CP3NMSC East Qualifier in Atlanta, GA with a lot of praise and he certainly backed that up throughout the weekend. His ability to make a huge impact during his time on the court sets him apart as a player who can alter the course of a game. He possesses the skills and instincts that are essential for a guard, making him a reliable asset in various game situations. With his impactful presence and upward trajectory, Blake Bazile is a player to watch closely from the class of 2029.
Brison Caldwell
Brison Caldwell
Brison Caldwell was one of the top floor generals from the class of 2029 at the 2023 CP3NMSC East Qualifier in Atlanta, GA. He is a versatile and leadership-driven guard who can be the driving force behind a team’s success. He can also put up points for his team as he has the knack for getting hot in a hurry, unleashing a flurry of points that can turn the tide of a game. Caldwell’s game is marked by its range and versatility. His ability to shoot from beyond the arc and contribute in various facets of the game makes him an all-around threat on the court.
Braeden Greenup
Braeden Greenup
Braeden Greenup dominated whenever he was on the court in Atlanta, GA at the 2023 CP3NMSC East Qualifier. Greenup is a lefty scoring sensation. His unique style of bully ball, coupled with his ability to find the basket, sets him apart as a scoring powerhouse. When he is going up against smaller defenders, he is almost impossible to stop. He knows how to use his size, strength, and left-handed advantage to create scoring opportunities in the post. He understands how to put pressure on defenders and earn trips to the free-throw line which also hurts the defense because of his good free throw percentage.
Kaiden Horton
Kaiden Horton
Kaiden Horton was instant production whenever the ball was in his hands at the 2023 CP3NMSC East Qualifier in Atlanta, GA. His ability to find the basket in multiple ways sets him apart as a scoring powerhouse who can change the course of a game. His ball handling skills are constantly helping him create separation from defenders. He has the ability to navigate through defenses with ease, creating scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates. With his scoring prowess, ball-handling wizardry, and versatility, Kaiden Horton is a player that is starting to make waves in the class of 2029.
Cruz Jackson
Cruz Jackson
Cruz Jackson showed why he is filled with upside and potential during his time in Atlanta, GA at the 2023 CP3NMSC East Qualifier. What immediately stands out about Jackson is his remarkable length. His wingspan and height give him a distinct advantage, both on offense and defense, making him a potential game-changer in the making. He knows how to score the ball well in a variety of ways and is a tough matchup for any defense when he is getting out in transition. With his long-term potential and remarkable length, Cruz Jackson is a player to watch closely in the class of 2029.
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