Heartland Kick Off: 14U Saturday Top Performers
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Prep Hoops Next Heartland Kick Off got underway yesterday with teams from Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Tennessee, Missouri, and Virginia competing in the 14U division. Here are a few players that impressed with their performance. Colton Ratliff HEIGHT 5'9" POS PG…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Next Heartland Kick Off got underway yesterday with teams from Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Tennessee, Missouri, and Virginia competing in the 14U division. Here are a few players that impressed with their performance.
Ratliff is an athletic driver and great playmaker. He relentlessly attacks in transition and the half-court, which led to multiple 3-point play opportunities. If he draws a help defender, he dishes to his teammates for assists.
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Elijah Carmack
Elijah Carmack
Carmack is an elite scorer with deep range. He can shoot from distance off the dribble, including a lethal step back jumper. If the defense takes away his shot, he can drive to the basket and finish or pass to an open teammate.
Delimpo was the best shooter in the gym. He constantly moves off the ball and has a quick release, making him a nightmare to defend. He caught fire in the quarterfinals of the championship bracket, making four consecutive shots from deep to put the game away.
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Keepes is a defensive gamechanger. He pressured the ball-handler and recorded multiple steals. When the opponent looked to have an easy shot around the basket, he would fly over to block it. This led to many transition points and assists.
Collins is a crafty scorer and playmaker. He can shoot from 3-point range off the catch and dribble. His high basketball IQ and passing created open looks for his teammates. He blocked multiple shot attempts around the basket as well.