Grassroots Teams That Impressed in May

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is a review of the grassroots circuit teams who have impressed during the month of May.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='2078678' first='Full' last='Court Philly'] 16U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Two weekends ago [program_tooltip program_id='2078678' first='Full' last='Court Philly']'s 16U squad posted a 5-0 record at the Hoop Group Spring Jam Fest. [player_tooltip player_id='2427378' first='Blake' last='Nassry'] proved once again that he is an explosive three-level scoring machine. Nassry's transition scoring skills were on full display too. Three-point sniper [player_tooltip player_id='2427323' first='Jake' last='Scherzer'] provided floor spacing and well-timed dimes. Standout point guard Kiyen Alexander (St. Elizabeth's in Delaware) pushed the rock in transition and used his crafty handles to score off the dribble in the half-court too. Combo guard [player_tooltip player_id='2519010' first='Kaleb' last='Hargrove'] drained threes as well as mid-range jumpers. His dribble drive skills were impressive too.  Fellow combo-guard [player_tooltip player_id='2632668' first='Carter' last='Bass'] is a sleeper prospect to watch on this squad. Bass is a multi-skilled guard. College coaches will love how he contributes to every facet of winning. Going forward, keep an eye on FCP's Chris Cook. Cook flashed a polished skill set in May and we predict he will have a breakout June live period.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='2078682' first='K-Low' last='Elite'] 3SSB 16U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If there was a hotter team on the May grassroots circuit than this group, we did not see them. This month, K-Low 16s assembled a 14-0 record and did so in impressive style. Their roster is loaded with DI talent. But more important those stars have learned to play together. Swiss Army knife prospect [player_tooltip player_id='1454260' first='Silas' last='Graham'] does it all for this team. Graham's length, accurate jump shot, and incredible finishing skills make him a match-up nightmare. Combo guard [player_tooltip player_id='2424028' first='Jayvon' last='Byrd'] presented issues for opponents too. His speed and three level scoring make Byrd difficult to defend. Athletic wing prospect [player_tooltip player_id='2452096' first='Ajani' last='Stewart'] has proven to be a 3-point ace and excelled on the fast break too. After his impressive efforts in May, Stewart's recruiting stock is on the upswing. Cristo Rey standout [player_tooltip player_id='2410116' first='Carlos' last='Monroe III'] showcased his ridiculous athleticism and wing scoring skills. High IQ point guard [player_tooltip player_id='2194468' first='Naz' last='Tyler'] has demonstrated the unique ability to balance his own scoring opportunities with distributing the rock to all these talented options. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='2428023' first='Philly' last='Revolution'] – Team Iverson 17U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Revolution's 17u Team Iverson squad found tremendous success in May because of their balanced attack. Wing / shooting guard [player_tooltip player_id='1888864' first='Owen' last='Kelly'] has destroyed opponents with his blend of accurate three-point shooting and ability to score over defenders off the dribble. Stretch-4 prospect [player_tooltip player_id='2352449' first='Alassan' last='N'Diaye'] provided an interior presence at both ends of the floor. On offense he bullied defenders in the paint for buckets and mixed in enough threes to keep the opposing defenses off balance. With his speed, change of direction moves and quick decision making, floor general [player_tooltip player_id='1608258' first='DeShawn' last='Yates'] was unstoppable in transition. On half-court possessions Yates also used his handles to get into the paint for buckets as well as kick out dimes. Father Judge's [player_tooltip player_id='2525533' first='Rocco' last='Westfield'] provided automatic three-point shooting Westfield is especially effective as a transition / trail long range shooter. Additionally, college coaches should have been impressed with the well-rounded skill set [player_tooltip player_id='1608273' first='Max' last='Moshinski'] displayed this month. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->