New Names to Know From May Grassroots Action

Below is a review of “new” prospects who impressed during grassroots action in May and thus put their names on the Pennsylvania recruiting map.    Guard: This long and hardnosed prospect made a name for himself with standout performances for [program_tooltip program_id='2428018' first='Sideline' last='Cancer'] at the MHC Philly Clash as well as the MHC DMV Live event. Craig can score at all three levels and one item that jumps out about his skill set is his ability to absorb contact while finishing at the rim. The combination of his solid frame and tenacity allows Craig to score with defenders hanging all over him. Craig can also pop jumpers from the baseline, elbows and beyond the arc. This lefty uses his accurate 3-point shot to set up his dribble pull-up game. Craig's nifty open court handles are an underrated part of his skill set.     The upside on this long, and athletic power forward with a solid frame is ridiculous. Diene's ability to grab a defensive rebound, throw an outlet pass and then run the floor like a gazelle as a lane filler for a finish above the rim is unique. On half-court possessions, Diene will produce points on dives to the cup, post ups and lobs. Plus, Diene is a beast on the offensive glass who can snare an errant shot and then convert through contact. Diene's agility and hops enable him to frequently dunk on opponent's heads. On defense, Diene is a fierce shot blocker and cleans the glass.     With his height, automatic jump shot and quick burst ability, Finucan presented serious match-up problems for opponents this month. For example, recently while running with GBA Elite, Finucan posted 34 points (5 threes) at the Battle of the Beach tournament. He is a remarkable 3-point shooter with logo distance arrange and textbook mechanics. Finucan's continuous off-ball movement makes him difficult to guard on the perimeter. This crafty guard can also produce points off the bounce thanks to his deep bag of change of pace / direction moves. Finucan is well versed at using hesitation dribbles to get a defender off balance. Once he gets to the cup, Finucan is a creative finisher who can score with either hand.     The next superstar at Cristo Rey is making a name for himself on the spring circuit with his athleticism and three-level scoring. Jones owns a watery 3-point stroke that is especially effective off the dribble. He also possesses a polished step-back / fadeaway jump shot. His speed, elusive handles and finishing skills make Jones unstoppable in the open court. Jones has displayed a fantastic feel for when to distribute or take the ball to the rack on the fast break. As a ball handler, Jones plays with a level of poise that is beyond his years. As a nice bonus, Jones is a sneaky good rebounder.

Below is a review of “new” prospects who impressed during grassroots action in May and thus put their names on the Pennsylvania recruiting map.