Zero Gravity Live Finale: Sunday Standouts Part One

The ZG Live Finale is underway at Dana Barros Basketball Club in Stoughton, MA, with games tipping off on Friday afternoon. There's plenty of talent in the gym at the high school level, and a good number of college coaches in attendance as well. With five courts playing at all times, it's impossible to see every team and player. With that being said, here is part one of my Sunday standouts! Sunday part two standouts coming tonight, so stay tuned!    Burke is very raw but has the athletic tools to be an effective, versatile big at the next level. He's got springs in his legs and is a menace on the glass as a result. His offensive skills are still a work in progress, but the foundation is there; he made some solid passes out of the high post and made a few mid-range jumpers, and he can also handle it decently well for his size. Burke is getting some D2 looks as a high-potential future prospect, so keep up with his development.     Maloney was dominating all weekend long. He's 6-foot-7 with great length and exceptional athleticism. He pairs his physical tools with skillful ball-handling and a really nice spin move in the paint, and he can even stretch his game out to the three-point line. I would imagine Maloney will get some scholarship looks moving forward, and he could be a really special player in a couple years. Keep an eye on Maloney, D1 coaches. The potential is there.     Gilbert is exactly the type of guy you want to play with. Offensively, he consistently makes the easy pass to his teammates without overthinking it, and he sets good, hard screens with a solid understanding of angles. He can also stroke it from three. Defensively, he plays extremely hard and is always locked in on the weak side help assignment. Some on-ball creation could really enhance his offensive arsenal, but right now he's a solid role player and could probably find a fit at the D3 level.     Cramer is a strong-bodied forward who can get to his left and finish on the inside with ease. He's more of a low-post guy than you typically see these days – especially at the high school level – but it works for him because his footwork and skills are there. Cramer also can run the offense from the high post and showcased some solid vision and unselfishness. Cramer should find a D3 home somewhere – he has already heard from some schools.     Cormier is a 6-foot-7 big with some wing skills. He can shoot it from three, he can handle it a little bit, and he has solid touch around the rim. He utilizes slow steps well to throw off the defense's timing, and he can also find the open man once the help comes. Defensively, Cormier needs to play with a better motor and some more intensity. Once he does, he'll be a solid D3 prospect.     Parkes was living in the paint all day. He attacked switches relentlessly and simply could not be denied from getting to the hole. Once he got there, he displayed an array of tough finishing moves, including some high-arching floaters with both hands. Parkes can also knock it down from three and defend with great effort and desire. Easily a D3 prospect who should have an excellent college career.

The ZG Live Finale is underway at Dana Barros Basketball Club in Stoughton, MA, with games tipping off on Friday afternoon. There's plenty of talent in the gym at the high school level, and a good number of college coaches in attendance as well. With five courts playing at all times, it's impossible to see every team and player. With that being said, here is part one of my Sunday standouts! Sunday part two standouts coming tonight, so stay tuned!