MYT BUZZER BEATERS: Top players who stood out
The small town of Franklin, Indiana played host to various Middle School teams over the weekend. The Midwest Youth Tournament ( MYT ) showcased the talents of kids from the class of 2028 thru 2033. The tournament was named Buzzer…
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Continue ReadingThe small town of Franklin, Indiana played host to various Middle School teams over the weekend. The Midwest Youth Tournament ( MYT ) showcased the talents of kids from the class of 2028 thru 2033. The tournament was named Buzzer Beater. These kids performed at the highest level in regards to the skills displayed on the basketball court.
Blake Hammond Blake Hammond 6'3" | SG Terre Haute North | 2027 IN
Blake Hammond Blake Hammond 6'3" | SG Terre Haute North | 2027 IN
Offensive scorer who has the ability to drive the lane and make shots. Good passer, along with having a knack for rebounding at the guard position. Blake runs the floor well and finishes on fast break opportunities. Demonstrates the ability to make shots from 3 point range with relative ease. He was a standout at the camp among all guards in and out of his age group.
Blake is a good on ball defender who uses quick footwork to stay in front of opposing guards. He plays the passing lanes and forces turnovers. Maybe one of the most skilled 6th graders of the tournament.
Blake plays with a certain type of fire. Displays positive emotion on the court.
Lucas Toloday
Lucas Toloday
Lucas is a tough rugged player who plays with aggression on both ends of the court. He plays with physicality in the paint, often crashing boards and scoring tough baskets. Displayed the ability of making mid-range shots and baskets within the painted area. Has a good shooting touch from the free-throw line.
Lucas is a willing defender who does not mind physical play with opposing big men. Good post defender who constantly has is hands up on defense.
The type of player who is emotionally sound and locked in.
Kingstyon Ash
Kingstyon Ash
Kingstyon is a young player who likes to score in a variety of ways. Capable shooter who has no problem shooting from all over the court. He demonstrated the ability to beat his opponent off the dribble and get to the basket. Good touch on his jump-shot, as he showed by making all his free-throws.
Good team defender who is always where he needs to be on the court defensively. Kingstyon is the type of player who hustles for every loose ball and has no issue doing so.
Shows no emotion as he plays. Just stays even keeled.
Troy Brown
Troy Brown
Troy already has the post game of a big man at the young age of 12. He showed the ability to play through contact, often scoring and completing 3 point plays from the free-throw line. Displayed excellent footwork in the paint and showed the capability of finishing with either hand around the basket area.
Great at rebounding on both offense and defense. Troy had no issues protecting the paint from opposing players trying to score. Made the necessary passes needed to get his teammates easy shots when he was double teamed. Calm player who plays at a steady pace.
Keegan Burch
Keegan Burch
Keegan has the ability to shoot mid range shots and take smaller defenders in the post. He showed the ability to run the floor and finish on the break. He plays with high energy and tenacity. Demonstrated the ability to grab rebounds and attack the basket for easy scores.
Good wing defender who is quick enough to stay in front of smaller guard who may be quicker. Keegan plays the game with calm demeanor.