Grit Region Kickoff: Scotty B’s 17U Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the Grit Region Kickoff beginning the Prep Hoops Circuit over the weekend we wanted to look back at the 17U prospects that caught our attention.&nbsp; Here are a few of the players that I personally evaluated that I thought made the biggest noise in <strong>Grit Region Kickoff: Scotty B's 17U Standouts</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Garrett James (Ballers Elite 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>James was one of the best players we saw all weekend in Louisville.&nbsp; What stands out about James is his ability to knock down shots at a high level from three.&nbsp; Wing with good size and is a plus plus shooter from three off the catch along with mixing in pull ups from mid-range.&nbsp; Solid athlete that can also deck it for soft touch finishes at the cup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kal-El Faison (Midwest Pumas Burgett 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Faison was a big time performer dropping 25 points in the game that we saw.&nbsp; He is a strong guard that consistently won downhill getting to the cup over and over again.&nbsp; Loves to score in transition where he can use his athleticism.&nbsp; Makes tough buckets on the interior.&nbsp; Pure scorer!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Miles White (NEBC 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>White is an unsigned senior wing from NEBC that can really play.&nbsp; What we like about him is his size for position, athleticism, fluidity, and shot making.&nbsp; White buried pull ups and threes from all over the floor.&nbsp; Poured them in one after another.&nbsp; Feathery stroke along with athleticism being able to score off the bounce or post up smaller guards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nohah Nichols (Nova Village Twinam 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nichols impressed us in a pair of outings in Louisville.&nbsp; The Ohio wing is a broad shouldered and super bouncy wing.&nbsp; Love his quick burst off the floor finishing in the paint and is an outstanding offensive rebounder.&nbsp; Gets on the glass from his guard spot for second chance points.&nbsp; Burst as a slasher and has the strength to finish inside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jack Morris (615 Basketball 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Morris came off the bench for 615 to provide a spark in their opening game.&nbsp; The big bodied post opened up knocking in a triple.&nbsp; Then he pounded the offensive glass for multiple put backs.&nbsp; After that he used his skill and crafty footwork around the hoop for scores in the paint.&nbsp; Finished dump off passes and cut off the ball on out of bounds plays under the hoop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Josh Moore (Quality Sports Academy 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Moore is a long and rangy wing that could really win off the bounce.&nbsp; Slick driver that finished with acrobatic layups and euro steps.&nbsp; Scored well in the open floor and flashed a nice looking jump shot from two and three.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dawsyn Miller (615 Basketball 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miller is a two guard that impressed with his versatility as a scorer.&nbsp; Hit multiple threes, reverse layups, good passing in ball screens, and crisp pull up jumpers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Micah Shelton (Crossover Hoops 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shelton is an unsigned senior shooting guard that absolutely lived at the foul line all game long.&nbsp; He scored 22 points with well over half of them coming at the charity stripe.&nbsp; Burst off the bounce and finishes well through contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Noah Sowders (Crossover Hoops 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sowders is another unsigned shooting guard from Crossover Hoops that made an impact in Louisville.&nbsp; He is more of a shot maker from the perimeter hitting threes and mid-range jumpers.&nbsp; Also mixed in several takes off the dribble for 20 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bodin Radulovic (Team Mack 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Very intriguing guard here.&nbsp; He is a creative ball handler that plays with flair. &nbsp;Passes it very well and has a good feel for the game.&nbsp; Can handle in the open floor, kick to shooters, and hit open shots.&nbsp; Scores off the dribble as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Daylyn Redden (Team Mack 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strong bodied forward that probably projects best as a four at the next level.&nbsp; Two things he did very well in the game we saw him was hit the offensive glass for second chance points and knock down several threes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Eli Craig (Team Mack 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Craig got really hot in the second half with his three point marksmanship along with his nose for the ball.&nbsp; Gritty glue guy that also rebounds well from his guard spot and is active with his hands getting steals on the defensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kain Evans (Dangerous Alliance 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Evans is an undersized four that presents some skill.&nbsp; The Missouri product drained a pair of threes in the game we saw and then he went to work off the bounce for scores.&nbsp; Slot cuts, hard drives, and finished well around the cup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kaycee Guzman (United Hoops 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Guzeman is a thick bodied guard that had a big burst of scoring in the game we saw.&nbsp; The stocky guard got to the rim over and over again for scores using great body control to get the ball up on the glass for scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Yamil Rondon (KY Rise 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It was a big outing for Rondon for KY Rise in the game we saw.&nbsp; Creative playmaking combo guard that is a solid passer and can handle it.&nbsp; Scored off the bounce with consistency scoring at the rim on spinning layups. Potential to be a good all-around player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->