Grind Region Kick Off 15U All Tournament 2nd Team
In this article:
These players made an impact each and every game this weekend at Santa Fe Life Center. Each of these prospects are talented and grinded out against the competition for big wins. Damarcus Sloan TX #WL PG #WL HEIGHT 5'9" POS…
Access all of Prep Hoops
Continue reading this article and more.
Continue ReadingThese players made an impact each and every game this weekend at Santa Fe Life Center. Each of these prospects are talented and grinded out against the competition for big wins.
Sloan was the top scorer in the 15U division over the weekend. He showcased tons of shot making ability from all three levels and excelled as an outside threat. He used his speed and shiftiness to create opportunities to score constantly. Active on defense, up to the challenge of getting in front of bigger guards. Loved the shots off dribble he knocked down. An electric player with high upside and potential, I’d expect him to continue to grow as a scorer. He led his team to three victories and a 2nd place finish in pool play.
Highlights
Matt was a standout two-way player, turning great defense into easy offense all weekend. The guard showed his defensive leadership by being 1st in steals and blocks for his squad. A decent finisher and shows some 3 level scoring ability. He showed good point guard prowess getting the offense into motion and assisting teammates. He stood out as a rebounder, especially for his position, as he was crashing the boards with maximum effort and good at pushing the break after securing possession. He pitched in largely to help his team to an undefeated weekend in pool play.
Highlights
Tim Moore
Tim Moore
Tim was a major problem for most of his match ups. He was able to score 20+ easily using his size, athleticism, and shooting ability to keep defenders stalled out on what was coming next. A physical player with a good set of scoring moves in the lane. He can get up above the rim to slam through traffic pretty well but often goes across the lane for jumpers, fading or leaning and still knocking them down with skill. A great defensive mindset allowed him to impose his will on opposing players, from deflections and poked balls to chase down blocks and forcing bad decisions. He played hard nosed defense getting about 2 steals+blocks a game. He was a top scorer and defender for his team and a notable, promising prospect all weekend.
Riley contributed majorly to multiple categories for his team. A big-time rebounder and scorer that found ways to assist his team with some nice passing out of the high post. He guarded all positions on the court just about evenly and was great at redirecting ball handlers and slashers. He got on the boards well with a good sense of timing and strong boxing out. He showed the ability to control the ball as a facilitator and a mid to inside game, playing off two feet and using good fundamentals to push the offense. Does best scoring in the half court, normally mid-range with jumpers and runners. He put up impressive stat lines of 22 points and 10 boards with 5 dimes and 26 points with 8 rebounds and 4 assists in back-to-back games.
Highlights
Ty was the paint anchor for his team as they advanced to a 4-0 weekend in pool play. A glass cleaner at times, mashing inside to fight for rebounds. Showed some solid speed and mobility out in space, has a simple style looking to take what’s given on court. His conditioning seemed to be a focus as he played a ton of minutes each game and didn’t look tired much, still giving hustling effort more often than not. His size and length make him a target on the fast break. He can get active without the ball, setting screens and cutting well. High potential for a player who passes the eye test already.