AAU Roster Spotlight: Marston Elite HGSL Part I

Returning to Hoop Group's Showcase League circuit this year, Marston Elite has two strong groups playing 17U and has a handful of prospects that everyone should have their eye on heading into May's live period in a couple weeks. Anchored by strong guard play in the backcourt and perimeter shot making ability on the wings, Marston Elite should continue to have a strong spring and summer. In the first part of this article, let's dive into some prospects to know playing for Marston Elite this season.    The 6'1" combo guard has provided an interesting blend of scoring and playmaking to Marston Elite's 17U Purple backcourt. Poised with the ball in his hands in combination with his creativity off the bounce, Dixon has shown a dangerous ability to break his defender down and get to the basket. Relentless in getting to the basket, Dixon makes a living generating paint touches, garnering open looks at the basket and capitalizing off help defense to hit dump offs and spray out to open shooters. Dixon also possesses a smooth jumper— one that Dixon has showcased off the catch from the perimeter as well as knocking down mid range pull ups.     Jordan Ghee possesses an interesting combination of size and shot making ability and has showcased much of that throughout the first month of this AAU season. Efficient in his movements, Ghee excels at picking his spots and rarely ever getting too sped up. Ghee thrives at knocking down open catch and shoot threes while also being able to get to his mid range pull ups. Ghee is also creative off the bounce and is capable of creating his own shot when the offense breaks down. Recently committing to The Hotchkiss School for a prep year, look for Ghee's stock to continue to rise heading into the month of May and beyond this summer.     Fresh off announcing he'll be reclassifying into the 2026 class and doing a prep year at Hargrave Military Academy, Yaw Ansong's first month of his AAU season has seen him showcase much of his skillset that makes him an intriguing prospect. Ansong has been seen providing a strong interior presence on both the offensive and defensive side of the floor— running the floor in transition, catching dump offs out the dunker spot and finishing above the rim, crashing the glass and coming down with rebounds, and altering and blocking shot attempts at the rim. Ansong continues to also show improved footwork. Look for Ansong's recruitment to pick up a little bit of steam heading into the month of May.     A lights out shooter from three point range, [player_tooltip player_id='2391282' first='Avery' last='George'] has been seen lighting it up from three over the course of his first couple tournaments this AAU season. George has showcased his versatility as a shooter— knocking down open shots off the catch, off the dribble, and off movement. George has also done an excellent job of letting his perimeter shooting ability open up other offense for himself. Heading into the May live period, look for George to continue to showcase his lethal shooting ability from three.     [player_tooltip player_id='2303744' first='Kobe' last='Closeil'] has displayed his versatile offensive skillset at the guard position for Marston Elite so far this spring. Closeil has been seen attacking the basket and finishing in traffic while also knocking down open shots from three point range. Handling some of the ball handling responsibilities as well, Closeil has also showcased his ability to be a good decision maker— knowing when to score and knowing when to keep the ball moving and finding open teammates. As we head into the month of May, look for Closeil to showcase much more of his versatile offensive skillset.     A tough and gritty two way wing, [player_tooltip player_id='2342647' first='Rashawn' last='Williams'] has been seen providing effective two way versatility for Marston Elite through the first month of tournaments this spring. Williams hangs his hat on the defensive end, pressuring the ball out on the perimeter and being disruptive at the POA. Offensively, Williams has been seen being effective in transition, reflective of his ability to turn defense into offense, and getting on the rim. Williams has also been seen being an aggressive downhill attacker, using his strong and physical frame to play through contact and finish at the basket. Look for Williams to continue much of his strong two way versatility going into the month of May.

Returning to Hoop Group's Showcase League circuit this year, Marston Elite has two strong groups playing 17U and has a handful of prospects that everyone should have their eye on heading into May's live period in a couple weeks. Anchored by strong guard play in the backcourt and perimeter shot making ability on the wings, Marston Elite should continue to have a strong spring and summer. In the first part of this article, let's dive into some prospects to know playing for Marston Elite this season.