HoopState Hoopsgiving – Saturday Players to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>New PrepHoops subscribers get 50% OFF from now through Monday! Make sure to use the code BlackFriday2023 to get in on the action.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>More action is unfolding Saturday at the HoopState Hoopsgiving tournament, as more teams and players get involved in tournament action. Read below for players to watch both from new teams, and players we weren't able to mention in Friday's preview.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Guards - </h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1076337' first='Kamran' last='Prince'] - Powerful driver who really is affecting the game for Trinity Academy this year. Versatile and will be a hard matchup while he's playing defense or offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1454560' first='Ayden' last='Johnson'] - Smaller point guard but really shifty and quick in open space. Able to spray passes to teammates when getting downhill. Capable shooter too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2130040' first='Seung' last='Surmons'] - Lefty point guard who is a spark plug for Southern Wake due to his shot creation ability. Pesky defender who is always getting up in your jersey.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wings - </h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2268800' first='Brennan' last='Jefferson'] - Freshman who has started his high school career really strong for NRCA. Able to knock down threes and isn't afraid of taking what the defense gives him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1225444' first='Jackson' last='Keith'] - Elite shot making wing that will end up at his pick of HM schools when all is said and done. Really physical and can also play guard spots if he needs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1772438' first='Leslie' last='Minter Jr'] - Another great shot maker and taker, he can get his shot off from anywhere. Deep range, pull up jumper, attacking the rim, he is efficient at doing it all.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Forwards -</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2023923' first='Grant' last='Overman'] - Rim protector with great length and size. Offensively growing and improving but there's no question of his defensive and rebounding impact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1631161' first='Ibu' last='Adewumi'] - Solid offensive forward with good touch and hands in the post. Willing to do the dirty work as a screener, help defender, and rebounder. Moves laterally well enough to hurt teams from the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1220103' first='David' last='Ellis II'] - Ferocious pogo stick guy who impacts the game at the basket. Lob threat on offense. Rebounding everything off the glass on both ends because of his jumping and strength.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->