City Slam: Notes Part 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The City Slam Pick-Up Ball Championships was an impressive collection of talented basketball players. There were quality players at various levels and ages. This will be our second look at some of my notes from the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1437572' first='Jesse' last='Cull']</strong> - Pretty baseline jumper - balanced and protected - focus on the rim throughout; very active on glass; Strength and fluidity of movement combo; Sees the floor and reads the action on offense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2262442' first='Gregg' last='Lewis Jr.']</strong> - Power under the rim; baseline mid range jumper shows touch; next level frame -- college coaches should take a look</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2270813' first='Evan' last='Trudeau']</strong> - Creative finish at rim = underrated athlete and finisher; Attacking rim to right; Impressive straight line speed with ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Rashaud Johnson</strong> - Pride in his perimeter pressure D; Steal and FB finish; Another steal off pressure D and finishes FB with an assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1626245' first='Lyna' last='Brooks']</strong> - Impressive again x 2 = PH Top 250 and City Slam; D1 athlete; leader; flat out making plays with ball in his hands; scoring from everywhere on the floor - 2 handed dunk finish followed by a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bruce Haynes</strong> - Talking on D - Telling teammates the action behind them</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2262441' first='Austin' last='Reyna']</strong> - mid range floater over the top with nice touch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1622934' first='Xavier' last='Hassan']</strong> - Plying physical D and utilizing his strength advantage; next level frame + skill set</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1444645' first='Samuel' last='Dillard II'] </strong>- Strong through contact - not just a shooter! Showing flare with ball handling and ability to attack off bounce; Talking on D, Underrated passer and floor vision; Quick hands and defensive court vision</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2058638' first='Javontae' last='Ross']</strong> - Deep triple; Playmaker that's comfortable as primary ball handler</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2089407' first='Zach' last='Norman']</strong> - Strong and physical when ball is in his hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2262440' first='Ryan' last='Long']</strong> - Good floor leader with handles and ability to get ball from A to B with the pass; Leader - Vocal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2112208' first='Kareem' last='Pruitt']</strong> - Solid open floor passer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Amare Haynes</strong> - Sees floor in transition + solid passer on the move</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1438861' first='Danny' last='Wolak']</strong> - Good look up foor - can control pace with the pass; much more than a distributor - has hit multiple 3's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->