Summer Slam – Guards To Know (12U)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Prep Hoops Next brought the best grassroots circuit to Community First Champion Center &amp; Little Chute High School for the Summer. This event features some of the top teams in the Midwest along with some future household names. Here are some up and coming prospects who competed on the Prep Hoops Next Circuit this past weekend.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2439637' first='James' last='Cresap'] - Next Level Basketball&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Cresap had a solid showing over the weekend as a secondary playmaker for Next Level Basketball. He brought size and skill to the floor, and proved to be crafty with the ball in his hands. He was very comfortable shooting off of the catch as well as shot creating for himself. Most impressive was his poise and demeanor on both ends.&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2403222' first='Mason' last='Shields'] - [program_tooltip program_id='2141788' first='Mad' last='City Mambas']&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Shields was a consistent scorer for [program_tooltip program_id='2141788' first='Mad' last='City Mambas']. Early into the weekend he proved to be a microwave scorer, scoring in succession and within the system. He played a role as a zone buster, nailing corner threes in overload situations. What was also impressive was his confidence to hit shots on the move, his quick release caused most closeouts to be ineffective.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Rafi Keen - [program_tooltip program_id='2141788' first='Mad' last='City Mambas']</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Keen stood out throughout the weekend as a mid post playmaker for the [program_tooltip program_id='2141788' first='Mad' last='City Mambas']. He showed a combination of strength and skill with the ball in his hands. His tight handle allowed him to get to his spots in a major way. His strong frame made him a tough cover when driving the baseline. His touch when using the glass was very impressive.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Monte Harris - [program_tooltip program_id='2075431' first='D1' last='Minnesota'] (Grey)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Harris pushed the tempo while on the floor for [program_tooltip program_id='2075431' first='D1' last='Minnesota']. He showed great instincts in the passing lanes causing turnovers and miss ques for his opponents. His speed helped him greatly when filling lanes in the transition. Most impressive was his motor down the stretch.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->