Hoop Group Summer Jam Fest Standouts (Part 3)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Hoop Group Summer Jam Fest took place at Spooky Nook in Lancaster, PA this weekend as one of the top independent events in the country. It featured teams from California to Maine, and plenty of teams from Virginia. Here's a look at part three of the many standouts from the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1963548' first='Colin' last='Stemberger'] | 5'9” PG | NOVA Cavs 16U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1954631,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/Screen-Shot-2023-05-13-at-9.03.46-AM.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/Screen-Shot-2023-05-13-at-9.03.46-AM.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1954631" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stemberger may not look like the most intimidating player, but when he starts to get it going he's one of the most fun players to watch as he can absolutely destroy defenses. Despite his diminutive size he's a talented shot maker who can create space off the bounce and drill shots from deep and in the midrange, he's deceptively quick and knows how to change speeds and directions and he's a very crafty finisher around the rim too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2370724' first='Keaton' last='Gregory'] | 6'9” C | RockIt 15U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2502942,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/tempImagecsCKRM.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/tempImagecsCKRM.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2502942" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gregory was fantastic leading RockIt to the Final Four of the 15U HGSL Circuit, as he was dominant in the paint with numerous big outings, and he showed a lot of upside moving forward with his all-around style of play. He's a vocal and high energy guy who talked and put his teammates in the right positions defensively, he showed great passing ability and made shots form the high post, he finished well with both hands around the rim, he shot his free throws well and he rebounded well on both ends.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Chris Lamm | 6'0” PG | RockIt 15U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2502943,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/tempImageM9oxcZ.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/tempImageM9oxcZ.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2502943" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lamm was the heart and soul of this RockIt team as their floor general and leader, making plays for himself and others off the bounce while also making the tough plays on both ends of the floor. He's much quicker than he looks and he handled pressure extremely well getting them into their sets, he touched the paint and made plays for others, he made open shots from multiple levels and he gave great effort on the defensive end too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Connor Wilcox | 6'5” PF | RockIt 15U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wilcox is another intriguing forward prospect for this RockIt team, as he showed a lot of intriguing tools with his blend of size, mobility and all-around production. He moves well getting up and down the floor while also moving well laterally, he attacked the glass on both ends of the floor, he finished well around the rim with both hands and he showed good touch out on the perimeter as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2470583' first='Trey' last='Barnhart'] | 6'2” PG | Team Loaded 757 15U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2502944,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/tempImagekcnpFl.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/tempImagekcnpFl.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2502944" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Barnhart was the straw that stirred the drink for a Loaded 757 team that shows a lot of promise moving forward, as he was not only their primary ball handler but their primary shot creator as well. He handled full court pressure and got them into their sets, he worked well in isolation getting to his spots off the bounce, he made good reads turning the corner in pick-and-rolls and dribble-handoffs and he brought great energy to his team as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2470603' first='Nathan' last='Lassley'] | 6'5” PF | Team Loaded 757 15U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2502945,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/tempImage1jr8wS.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/tempImage1jr8wS.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2502945" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lassley is a highly intriguing prospect who showed a lot of upside moving forward, as he stands 6'5” with long arms and is likely still growing with a versatile skill set as well. He showed good athleticism with his ability to sky for rebounds and finishes around the rim, he showed he can handle it in spurts and get to the rim, he made shots from deep when he was left open and finished well around the rim with both hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->