UAA Session 1: Sunshine State Happenings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops took in the action from Rock Hill, SC this past weekend at the UAA Session 1. Let's take a look right here on your source for basketball coverage on how some players from Sunshine State did while we were in attendance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Abaev Plays Well: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2428212,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/eZy-Watermark_01-05-2024_04-22-27-5010PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/eZy-Watermark_01-05-2024_04-22-27-5010PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2428212" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1301718' first='Shon' last='Abaev']</strong> is extremely talented with the ball in his hands. Abaev a left-handed forward was able to finish from all 3 levels on the floor today. Shon has a quick shot release on his shot from the perimeter. He really plays the game extremely unselfish. Shon was able to fill the lane in transition while delivering buckets on the other end. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Abaev played in constant communication with his teammates from on and off the court today. Shon is a TREMENDOUS Talent but a better TEAMMATE. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Knowles Running with All Ball: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2428219,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/eZy-Watermark_01-05-2024_04-21-43-9540PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/eZy-Watermark_01-05-2024_04-21-43-9540PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2428219" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1301710' first='Anthony' last='Knowles']</strong> finds himself running with All Ball - UA Rise team this spring. Knowles a strong guard was able to get the ball to the rack at ease today. He used ball-screens to race to the cup and score the ball. Anthony was able to touch the paint and score some easy buckets in the process. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Washington Plays Well in SOH Backcourt:</em></strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2428216,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/eZy-Watermark_01-05-2024_04-22-12-9800PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/eZy-Watermark_01-05-2024_04-22-12-9800PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2428216" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1301749' first='Darius' last='Washington']</strong> 6'4 who attends Orlando Christian Prep had a strong showing here this weekend. Washington a big guard played very physical at times today with his play. He was able to overpower defenders getting the ball downhill. Darius does a nice job of rebounding the ball on both ends of the court from his position. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[program_tooltip program_id='2076347' first='SOH' last='Elite'] 16U Make Noise: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2428208,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/eZy-Watermark_01-05-2024_04-23-02-8030PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/eZy-Watermark_01-05-2024_04-23-02-8030PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2428208" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2134669' first='Lloyd' last='Swan']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1891145' first='Collin' last='Paul']</strong> were a nice 1-2 punch for [program_tooltip program_id='2076347' first='SOH' last='Elite'] this past weekend at the UAA Session 1. Swan is a fearless guard who attends True North Classical Academy in Miami. Lloyd really looks to defend on the ball with his quick set of hands. He was able to drop some mid-range jumpers and 3-balls here today. He unofficially scored 23 points in the game Prep Hoops watched him play. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2428211,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/eZy-Watermark_01-05-2024_04-22-42-1780PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/eZy-Watermark_01-05-2024_04-22-42-1780PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2428211" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Paul an athletic combo forward was able to play inside-out today on the floor. Collin connected on some perimeter jumpers and finished inside the paint at times. He was able to put the ball on the deck and score the ball in transition from off the dribble. Paul finished with a nice drop-step move at times. He can really be a touch matchup at times with his height and athleticism to get by defenders. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->