Midwest Melee: Day 2 (12U) Standouts
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2411186' first='Ashton' last='Strong'] | AyoDosElite </strong></p>
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<p><em><strong>Strong was electric for AyoDosElite. He is extremely quick and crafty with the ball in his hands, he uses shot and pass fakes in an effective way. He was also impactful off of the ball, finding himself open and connecting on corner threes. Most impressive was his willingness to pick up opponents in the ful</strong>l<strong> court. </strong></em></p>
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<p><strong>Nasir Faniel | Indy Heat Gym Rats </strong></p>
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<p><em><strong>Faniel had a huge impact on both ends of the floor for the Indy Heat. He directed traffic a great deal at the top of the full court press, and caused their opponent to make hurried decisions. He showed great instincts in 50/50 situations and intercepted passes and retrieved rebounds in a major way.</strong></em></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2384488' first='James' last='Gomez'] | AyoDosElite </strong></p>
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<p><em><strong>Gomez was a calming presence at the guard position for AyoDosElite. He wields a tight handle and quick first step. He made solid reads when receiving a high screen and roll, making a scoring play for his teammate and himself. His ability to be a playmaker was on full display on day 2.</strong></em></p>
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<p><strong>JuJu Leach | [program_tooltip program_id='2391400' first='Team' last='Herro'] </strong></p>
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<p><em><strong>Leach was a serviceable secondary playmaker for [program_tooltip program_id='2391400' first='Team' last='Herro']. He filled the lanes in transition for early and easy offense, he was able to take his matchup off the dribble a great deal and finish at the basket. Most impressive was his shot making ability when given space beyond the arc.</strong></em></p>
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Ashton Strong
Ashton
Strong
5'0" | PG
Beasley Academic Center | 2031
IL
| AyoDosElite
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