Legacy Courts: One Day Summer Finale- 14U Difference Makers

The class of 2028 showed up and played at a very high level over the weekend. These young guys showcased why they're a great representation of their class and how giving your all pays off in the end.    Rhys is a tough rugged player who plays with aggression on both ends of the court. He plays with physicality in the paint, often grabbing offensive rebounds and scoring tough baskets through contact. A good free throw shooter who converted three point plays on multiple occasions. Over the weekend I saw this young man score on most of the shots he attempted in the painted area. Plays the game of basketball with a " win at all cost mentality " that was very contagious with his teammates. All the other players seemed to feed off his energy. He can run the floor and finish in transition situations. Excellent defender/shot blocker who turned away opposing players multiple times at the rim. Rhys is a very energetic player who could be a major factor on the high school level. If he adds more offensive firepower to his skills... he could be a serious problem for opposing defenses.     Cole attacks the basket regardless of who's in the paint. This young guy plays the game of basketball with no fear! He showed the ability to rebound at a high level despite being a guard. Excellent combo guard who has the skills of playing both positions effectively. Lead his squad in assists by constantly finding open teammates for easy looks at the basket. A really good ball handler who could get by defenders and make plays for himself or others. Great all around scorer who made shots from everywhere on the floor. ( 2's, 3's, layups etc. ) Solid defender who applied constant pressure on opposing guards, often forcing turnovers. Cole was definitely the vocal and emotional leader on the court. He showed great leaderships skills by making sure everyone ran the proper plays on both ends of the floor.     Josiah has a good basketball makeup. He knows where he has to be on the offensive end of the floor at all times. Excellent scorer in the paint who can use a variety of post moves to be effective. Very knowledgeable of how to use all the necessary intangibles to help his team succeed. A very good rebounding big man who attacks the glass on both sides of the court. Josiah also showed the ability of being a really good passer by constantly finding teammates for open shots. He sets hard screens and runs the pick and roll within the flow of the offense. Plays good man to man defense as well as team defense. He is athletic enough to block shots if the opportunity presents itself. Josiah plays the game with a calm demeanor and shows no emotion, win or lose. He's a winner, who'll get better as he ages.     Ghaith is an excellent jump-shooter! He shoots the basketball with great form and ball rotation. Most of the baskets he scored were via the jump shot. This guy knows how to move around within the offense and use screens to get his shot off. He showed the capability of shooting three pointers with fluidity and confidence. ( He knocked down 3 in the game I witnessed ) There were no issues knowing what he needed to do to function within the offense. Ghaith confidently knows his role as a shooter for the team. Decent on the ball defender but an even better team defender. He held his own in situations where he guarded bigger players in the paint and on the wings. Ghaith showcased the valuable skill of shooting that put him ahead of most kids his age. If he continues to work on his ball handling, passing and attacking the basket, he will definitely play at a high level in high school.     Elijah displayed the ability of playing both in and outside the painted area. He has good post moves along with the ability of stepping out and making jump shots outside of fifteen feet. Good ball handler who showed he can bring the ball up court under control like a guard. Seamlessly works well on offense getting to his spots for open looks. Excellent rebounding forward who scored on put- backs multiple times during the game. Good interior and wing defender who has no issues boxing out, grabbing defensive rebounds and guarding smaller players on the wing. Elijah plays with a calm demeanor and lets the game come to him. He's a really good all-around player who will progress at the high school level as he continues to work on his skills.

The class of 2028 showed up and played at a very high level over the weekend. These young guys showcased why they're a great representation of their class and how giving your all pays off in the end.