#B2BN Showcase Immediate Takeaways

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The #B2BN Showcase was again loaded with talent, and here are some of my immediate takeaways…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2617723,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/PHN-True-Taylor-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/PHN-True-Taylor-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2617723" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>True Taylor</strong> (5'5/PG/2029/Snellville MS) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: true.taylor1_</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">One of the more mature floro generals in camp was True. He is a lead guard who showed everything and more you could ask for in a PG at this stage of the game. His play on the floor was captivating, as he did a good job balancing scoring and facilitating. He really had his scoring instincts on display as he showed his scoring ability from multiple levels. He was a terror off the bounce, played with a high motor, and put constant pressure on the rim. True also stood out on defense with his instintive nature when disrupting plays.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2617724,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/PHN-James-Duke-Brosius-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/PHN-James-Duke-Brosius-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2617724" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>James Duke Brosius</strong> (5'4/PG/2030/Greater Atlanta Christian School) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: _thedukebrosius</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @4Duke4</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">James showed his solid lead guard skills and budding PG IQ. He did not stand out in one particular area but showed a solid developing skillset in his overall game. He did not force action, which was seen a lot over the weekend. There were times I believe he could have been more aggressive, but he played within himself, took a few risks, and showed his potential to be a reliable floor general.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2617725,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/PHN-Noah-McGrath-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/PHN-Noah-McGrath-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2617725" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Noah McGrath</strong> (5'8/CG/2029/The Mount Vernon School) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: noahmcgrath2029</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @noahmcgrath2029</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Noah has really improved his game and is developing into a backcourt talent with a lot of promise. He was one of the more skilled and cerebral players at camp. He is not the most athletic but plays with energy, understanding, and relentless competitiveness. He is a two-way talent who brings it on both ends of the floor. He is able to make plays off the bounce with his ability to pass with either hand and does a good job locating his teammates for easy buckets. He shot the ball well from the perimeter and was a creator off the bounce. He proved to be the caliber player that makes others around him better.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2617727,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/PHN-Semaj-Williams-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/PHN-Semaj-Williams-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2617727" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Semaj Williams</strong> (5'9/CG/2030/Clay Chalkville HS) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Etmajxo</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @Etmajxo</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Semaj had a solid camp as he showed his ability to score off the bounce. He is a slasher who makes good reads when attacking off the dribble. He can make on-time and on-target passes off the bounce without altering or slowing down his attack. He showed really good footwork in the paint when scoring near the rim. He played on and off the ball and showed a propensity to produce in both positions. He has to continue to work on his defense as he plays with his hands down by his side a lot, which I saw a couple of times when the player he was defending got easy looks at the rim.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2617731,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/PHN-Tyler-Burns-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/PHN-Tyler-Burns-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2617731" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Tyler Burns</strong> (4'10/PG/2033/Lacy Elementary) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Tylerburns2033</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Tyler is a young, developing guard who has a really solid foundation upon which to build. He was really good at getting to the cup and drawing fouls. He showed the ability to make good reads and make smart plays with the basketball in his hands. He kept his team out in transition and really had his team playing uptempo. He was difficult to keep out of the paint where he lived throughout the weekend. Has to do a better job at not complaining when things do not go his way, especially when the refs may miss a call. He also demonstrated some bad body language at times, which is also correctable.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2617733,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/PHN-Collin-Upshaw-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/PHN-Collin-Upshaw-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2617733" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Collin Upshaw</strong> (5'0/PG/2031/Pickneyville MS) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Collin_lil_c</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Collin is a solid lead guard who has developing PG skills and IQ. He was at his best when he attacked off the bounce and created offense for himself and his teammates. He handled the ball well and proved to be a tough finisher at the rim. He showed really good vision and passing skills, especially as he knifed his way through defenses. He made plays on both ends and showed a lot of grit at the lead guard spot.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2617736,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/PHN-Emory-Pichardo-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/PHN-Emory-Pichardo-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2617736" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Emory Pichardo </strong>(4'6/PG/2033/PS9) 0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Emory._19</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Emory is a small PG who did a good job attacking and getting to the cup. He can handle the ball and did a good job getting by defenders and getting to areas on the court where he could make plays as a facilitator. He wasn't afraid of getting in the paint amongst the trees as he did often and made really good decisions with the ball when he did so. He is a developing guard to add to the list of youngsters coming up in the game with potential.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->