#LCDClassic Immediate Takeaways

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The #LCDClassic was another successful event that brought talent from across three states into Oxford. Here are my immediate takeaways…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2696946,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/PH-Jalen-Kidd-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/PH-Jalen-Kidd-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2696946" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Jalen Kidd </strong>(6'6/PF|C/'26/Fairfield) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Bnt_jalen</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Jalen really impressed me with his hard play, energy, and effort. He brings size off the bench and physical inside play. He understands his role, and he plays it with no reservations. He is going to bang, throw his body around, and go after every rebound. He isn't going to give you a lot in point production, but he brings toughness and physicality to a team with several primary scoring options. He can pay alongside [player_tooltip player_id='1958490' first='Milton' last='Jones'], allowing him to step out onto the perimeter more, or he can give Milton time to go to the bench and get a blow. With another year under his belt, I truly believe this kid can find a role somewhere on the next level.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2696947,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/PH-Rashaun-Elzy-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/PH-Rashaun-Elzy-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2696947" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Rashaun Elzy </strong>(5'11/PG/'25/Milton HS)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Shaun2shiftyyy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @RashaunElzy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">It has been a while since I have seen Rashaun in action, but he has done nothing but get better as a lead guard. He has grown as a leader, and his mental toughness was seen with his continued aggressive play even when the scoreboard was not what his team desired. He has a strong mix of dribble moves and a quick first step, making it tough for opposing defenders to contain him. He is a solid finisher in the paint and at the cup. He has vision and passing skills and does a good job creating off the bounce.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2696948,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/PH-Conner-Downey-Richerzhagen-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/PH-Conner-Downey-Richerzhagen-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2696948" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2726852' first='Conner' last='Downey Richerzhagen']</strong> (6'1/SG/'27/Oxford) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @CRich2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Conner is in this article for his ability to knock down the trey ball. If I was doing a sniper school article, he would definitely be in the article, as he made at least three trey balls in the game I was watching. If he can provide the level of shooting that he did on day one, look for his perimeter scoring to be an added weapon for an already high-powered offense.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2696950,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/PH-Gage-Mayfield-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/PH-Gage-Mayfield-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2696950" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2313889' first='Gage' last='Mayfield']</strong> (6'6/PF/'26/Hale County HS)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: 5stargoon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The player whose stock rose the most at the classic was no doubt Gage. The last time I laid eyes on Gage, he was an athletic interior player who was still growing his offensive game. He has grown a few inches, and the athleticism is still there, but what is new is his versatility and play on the perimeter. He showed that he could initiate the offense, make plays off the bounce, and even showed a really nice three-point shot. With what he showed over the weekend, talks immediately started about whether or not he is now a top 5 player in his class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2696951,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/PH-Christopher-Quinn-Weaver-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/PH-Christopher-Quinn-Weaver-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2696951" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Christopher Quinn Weaver</strong> (6'0/CG/'26/Jacksonville) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: quinn_weaver07</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Chris is listed as a combo guard, but he showed his ability to facilitate the offense and did a really good job distributing the rock as he finished with a team-high 6-assist. He has a really good floor game and played with a lot of poise. He has really good court awareness and makes plays off the bounce. He can knock down the open perimeter shot and showed his trustworthiness as a ball-handler.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2696952,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/PH-Jaylen-England-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/PH-Jaylen-England-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2696952" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Jaylen England</strong> (6'0/CG/'25/Bob Jones) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: soosuavee</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Jaylen is a solid senior backcourt talent for Bob Jones. Playing alongside [player_tooltip player_id='2291524' first='Kaden' last='Rickard'] doesn't dim his production; he does a good job being a complimentary piece. He is efficient with his opportunities and is a good trey ball shooter. He is able to be a secondary ball-handler and handle running the show when Kaden goes to the bench or moves over to the off-guard spot. Jaylen's leadership will be key going down the stretch.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2696953,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/PH-Sergio-Robinson-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/PH-Sergio-Robinson-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2696953" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2893682' first='Sergio' last='Robinson']</strong> (6'0/CG/'26/Milton HS)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: d1_serg14</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @d1_serg14</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Sergio is an explosive athletic guard who can really take flight. He had several highlight finishes that brought roars through the crowd. He is a downhill attacking guard who is a really good finisher in the paint and at the cup. He functions as a triple-threat player who contributes as a shooter, passer, and driver. He is a two-way impact player, making his presence felt on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->