#PHTop250ExpoGA: A Look Into Team 4
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I had a chance to evaluate Team 4 at the #PHTop250ExpoGA, and here are my thoughts on the squad and their performance… Cedric McClinic (6’0/G/’24/Cartersville) IG: _ced1m X/Twitter: cmcclinic11 Cedric showed a brilliant and mature game. He is an experienced guard…
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Continue ReadingI had a chance to evaluate Team 4 at the #PHTop250ExpoGA, and here are my thoughts on the squad and their performance…
Cedric McClinic (6’0/G/’24/Cartersville)
IG: _ced1m
X/Twitter: cmcclinic11
Cedric showed a brilliant and mature game. He is an experienced guard with a good feel for the game and plays very tough, which is needed from the lead guard spot. He was constantly looking to get into the paint, and when he did, he always played off two feet, which helped him to stay balanced, helped to keep his eyes up, and helped him to see his available options. He is a lefty with burst who knows how to accelerate and decelerate, which keeps defenders off-balance. Cedric can get his shot at any point in the possession, and he proved to be at his best when he was looking to put the ball in the hole.
Jacob Tillman Jacob Tillman 6'0" | PG Lakeside-DeKalb | 2024 State GA (6’1/G/’24/Lakside)
IG: jacobbtillman
Jacob had a sensational day at camp. He is a dynamic playmaker and scorer. He is a serious threat with range from beyond the arc, can shoot the trey out of c&s opportunities and off the bounce, has blow-by speed off the bounce, shifty handles, and excellent finishing ability at the cup. Jacob is a blur of an athlete who is hard to contain, as he can light it up from anywhere on the court. He is the type of player that does not need plays drawn up for him because his creative ability with the rock in his hands allows him to create something out of nothing. He is embarking upon his senior campaign and could be one of the most exciting players in the state of GA this year.
Kareem Gibson Kareem Gibson 6'1" Landmark Christian | 2025 GA (6’1/G/’25/Landmark Christian School)
IG: kareemgibson21
X/Twitter: @kogibson618
Kareem is a multi-level scorer, but he is at his best when attacking off the bounce. He does a good job at not over-penetrating; instead, he gets to his middle game and delivers. He proved to be a tough shot-maker as defenders forced him into tough situations, but with his craftiness, he came out on top with a bucket or a trip to the line. At the end of the day, Kareem’s game is getting to the rim.
Houston Henry Houston Henry 6'0" | PG Union County | 2025 State GA (6’0/G/’25/Union County)
IG: Houstob_10_12
X/Twitter: @Houstonhenry14
When I watched Houston, it was challenging at times because he played in spurts. There were moments when he was aggressive and getting to the cup, very active on defense, pushing the pace in transition, and being an overall playmaker. Then, there were times when you barely knew that he was out on the floor. When he plays engaged, he separates himself from the middle of the pack, but when he doesn’t, it is difficult for him to stand out from the rest.
Mario Hill, Jr. (5’10/G/’25/GAC)
IG: _themariohill_
X/Twitter: Mariohilljr1
Mario is a quick lead guard who has good end-to-end speed. He has a quick first step and good burst to get separation from his defender when he gets a step. He is a good defensive rebounding guard, which allows him to get his team quickly out in transition. He is reliable at the lead guard spot.
Jayden Dickens Jayden Dickens 6'6" | SG Rockdale County | 2025 GA (6’6/F/’25/Rockdale County)
IG: 3pt.jayy
X/Twitter: @JaydenDickens5
Jayden is an athletic and versatile wing. His wingspan is one of the reasons that Jayden is a match-up nightmare. He showed his ability to initiate the offense and create scoring opportunities off the bounce. He is a major threat when he is operating out in space because defenders were very timid when they were left out on an island with JD. Jayden showed a vast amount of potential and what he is capable of doing with the tools in his toolbox, but one thing that he has to continue improving at is his play as the ball-handler in the PNR.
D’Quill Osbey, Jr. (5’10/F/’26/Norcross)
IG: Dmosbey14
X/Twitter: @dquill_osbey
DQ was looking to get to the cup the entire day. He is a downhill attacking guard who does a good job breaking down his defender and causing the defense to collapse. His impact isn’t just on the offensive end, but defensively, he is a disruptive defender with the amount of pressure he puts on ball-handlers.
Jaylen Taylor Jaylen Taylor 5'10" Arlington Christian | 2025 GA (5’10/G/’25/Arlington Christian School)
IG: wrld_of_j
Jaylen did a good job orchestrating his team’s offensive possessions. He is a lead guard who plays with pace and patience. He isn’t the biggest, but he plays with a good understanding. JT does a lot of things well but doesn’t really stand out in one area.