Spurs City Shootout - Complete Players (17U)

Players that have the whole package are not common to come across. I was pleased to see many of these types of athletes this past weekend in tournament play. Below are a handful of the well-rounded players I saw.    Brian is a talented, smart combo guard that's not only playing with athletes two to three years older than himself, but excelling while doing so. I was blown away by his elite footwork, impressive poise, and top-notch decision-making. He has burst off the dribble that you don't expect and the ability to take it coast to coast if needed. He's effective leading the break and incredibly active on the glass on both ends. He's got sneaky, quick hands that can rack up steals and he's an absolute knockdown shooter. His solid frame gives him the ability to be a force in the paint and his IQ and awareness are literally off the charts for his age. I expect Haywood to grab a ton of attention heading into high school and I'm not shocked that he's competing and holding his own with older athletes after the way I saw him play.     Treyshawn is a lightning-fast point guard and he's one of the most talented players I saw all weekend. His crossover is un-guardable and when you pair that with his burst off the dribble, it's an absolutely lethal combo for the opposition. He carries himself with confidence and a fieriness that you can tell stems from an intense passion for winning and the game itself. He has the ability to finish through contact and he gets to the line often. He has a toughness to him that's hard to shake and his ability to create on the drive is fantastic. He has good hands that he'll use to snag the ball from his assignments and pick off opposing passing lanes. He's a pure scorer and a walking bucket. I'm fully expecting Pitts to draw a ton of attention this year and I can't wait to see it.     Christopher is a physical, speedy point guard that can light up his opposition and leave them frustrated and exhausted. He may be the quickest player I saw in the tournament - he's an absolute missile on his drives to the lane. He's a gritty rebounder on both ends and he's a smart player - high IQ, knows how and when to take charges, not shaken easily, and even knows how to get in his opponents' heads' a bit. He's skilled at using his ballhandling and footwork to create contact and get to the line on a consistent basis. He can be a flash on the fast break while taking it coast to coast and he's incredibly difficult for any opponent to keep up with. He's also great at altering his body in the air to get the best look at the rim. Balderas is going to turn more and more heads going forward and deservedly so.     Jaime is a skilled two-way combo guard that can dominate his opponents in a myriad of ways. He all over the court in the best ways, seemingly involved in every play and always making an impact. He's a strong shooter with range that extends beyond the arc and he's an incredibly talented ballhandler when he needs to work his way into the paint for high-percentage opportunities. He's a fierce defender on the other end of the court, wreaking havoc on the opposition by creating steals and altering their shots. He's an elite passer with the ability to kick out to his guys off the dribble for wide open attempts due to the attention he attracts himself. I love his patience and the way he reads the defense. No matter what you throw at him - he finds a way to succeed. Yeack Jr. will be garnering a ton of attention as he continues to develop his game.     Corbin is a towering, strong forward that appeared simply unstoppable with his play throughout the tournament. He's got a long frame and a solid build that makes him an absolute force in the paint. He collects clean blocks consistently and eats off the glass on both ends of the floor. I saw him get four rebounds on one possession at one point and had to just nod my head in awe. He's vocal on the court and has a nice touch on his shots in the lane. He has the ability to get to the line easily and often and he's calm and collected under pressure. His size gives him a big advantage in the key and he often has open looks from just that alone. His footwork is incredible and his overall game reminds me a ton of Arvydas Sabonis. Crocker is going to have a ton of eyes on him in the years ahead and his ascension will be a fun one to watch.

Players that have the whole package are not common to come across. I was pleased to see many of these types of athletes this past weekend in tournament play. Below are a handful of the well-rounded players I saw.