#SpringKickoff 16U Two Way Standouts Who Shined at Gold Crown

These two way players this weekend absolutely did it all on offense and defense. They weren't just filling stat sheets, they were making winning plays on both ends of the floor. These performances stood out not just because of the numbers, but because of the impact. These players made things happen on both ends the kind of game that turns heads.    Ward was a real standout all weekend, making a big impact on both sides of the court. Defensively, he was just a nightmare for the other team. His length caused all sorts of problems—he was tipping passes, getting into passing lanes, contesting every shot, and just constantly making things uncomfortable for whoever he was guarding. You saw how locked in he was and had a presence that really threw opponents off their game. Offensively, he couldn't miss from beyond the arc, his shot looked smooth and effortless, and once he got into a rhythm, it was basically automatic. Game after game, he brought that same energy and consistency. Whether it was spotting up or pulling up in rhythm, he just kept delivering. Overall it was a super well rounded performance. Ward was steady, reliable, and impactful all weekend long     Abraham was a problem all weekend and once he made up his mind to attack the basket, there wasn't much anyone could do to stop him. He had this explosive first step and just powered his way to the rim whenever he wanted. He was finishing strong, through contact, over defenders, you name it. His final game had one of the wildest moments of the weekend. He pulled off this ridiculous, acrobatic layup that honestly didn't even look possible. He twisted mid-air, avoided the help defender, and somehow got it to fall for the bucket. The whole gym lost it—definitely one of those plays that'll be talked about long after the weekend's over. Defensively, he stayed engaged the entire time, navigating screens like a vet and locking in on his matchup. Whether it was chasing guys around the perimeter or stepping up on drives, he was right there, making life tough. All in all Abraham brought it on both ends. Just a rock solid two way presence who gave you effort, toughness, and highlight-reel moments     Orser was on a whole different level this weekend unstoppable from start to finish. No matter where he was on the court, he found ways to score. In the paint, he was a force with strong finishes, crafty footwork, just bullying defenders when he needed to. From mid range, that's where he really shined. He hit tough, contested shots pulling up with confidence and making it look easy. If defenders backed off he'd step out and knock down threes without hesitation. What made him even tougher to deal with was how his inside presence opened up the floor. Defenses had to collapse on him, and he made the right reads, getting teammates open looks. On the defensive end of the floor Orser played with pure grit. He brought the hustle every possession while diving on the floor for loose balls, crashing the glass, and just flat-out outworking everyone around him. You could see how badly he wanted it, and that energy was contagious. Top to bottom, it was a complete showing. Offense, defense, leadership—you name it, Orser brought it     Carr was a matchup nightmare and his size and athleticism gave him an advantage every time he stepped on the court. His length caused all kinds of problems, and he was a force on the boards on both ends. What really stood out, though, was how smooth and quick his shot looked. He knocked down multiple threes and showed he's just as dangerous from deep as he is in the paint, where he scored pretty much at will. Carr's length made him an even tougher matchup on defense. He was blocking shots from all points of the floor and forcing turnovers with deflections and steals. If the opponent tried backing him down Carr stood his ground forcing a tough shot. Overall his toughness and strength made for long games for his opponents on both ends of the court this weekend     Jones put up one of the most impressive performances of the weekend. In the first five minutes of his first game, he was already stuffing the stat sheet with 2 points, 3 blocks, a steal, and 2 boards. Offensively, he was getting to his spots with ease and proved to be a problem in the paint. He also showed off a smooth mid range jumper and knocked down some shots from deep, keeping defenders honest. What really stood out, though, was his footwork and box-out technique. He owned the glass and made his presence felt on both ends of the floor. Jones' two-way game was on full display, and it's clear he's not one to sleep on

These two way players this weekend absolutely did it all on offense and defense. They weren't just filling stat sheets, they were making winning plays on both ends of the floor. These performances stood out not just because of the numbers, but because of the impact. These players made things happen on both ends the kind of game that turns heads.