BIBSI: 6th Team

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>June 5th-7th I attended the 18th annual&nbsp;<strong>Best in Basketball Summer Invitational&nbsp;</strong>at Mesquite HS in Gilbert/AZ.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There were 28 local teams who played in one to five showcase games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Here is the All-Tournament 6th Team:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2337274' first='Brig' last='Bowden'] Mesa</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The big man has a strong base and holds his ground in the paint on defense. He rebounds the ball at a high clip and blocks shots like you should. He walls up and grabs the board and outlets it well. He will score it around the basket efficiently.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2674067' first='Tyson' last='Cutchen'] Highland&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A big post player with mobility, He rebounds everything in and out of his area with a high motor. He attacks the ball at its highest point with his length and athleticism. He will also block shots in his area and score with put backs and pick and roll finishes.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2147251' first='Noah' last='Crouch'] Eduprize</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A thicker framed scoring guard can play on or off the ball as a true combo guard. He is a tough on-ball defender and help side defender. He scores with tough drives and threes off the catch from deep. He gets to the free throw line often with his strong frame. <strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2423061' first='King' last='Fields'] Pinnacle&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A natural scoring combo guard. He comes in the game off the bench and he is immediately filling it up. He smarty cuts off the ball and will rattle in threes off the catch with a super quick trigger and confidence for days.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1591735' first='Antwan' last='Gilkey'] Willow Canyon</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A versatile and tough wing forward who does a little bit of everything. He defends multiple positions and scores with getting to the basket scoring thru heavy contact. He is also scrappy inside the paint to rebound, block shots and collects a bunch of steals and seems to always grab the 50/50 ball.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2323611' first='Jerrance' last='Howard'] Perry&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A scoring lead guard can go on his own personal runs putting points on the board. He will score with mid-range pull-ups, step thrus and smartly plays off of two feet. He has a good motor to rebound and competes on the ball to defend.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1574517' first='Jaylin' last='Ideran'] Sunnyslope</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A scoring point guard is a great transfer from Camelback. He will score with catch threes and attacks off the bounce with speed and a tighter handle. He is a good passer with drive and kicks and is quick in the open court. He will also score with give and go's. His addition makes Sunnyslope an even deeper team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2332290' first='Amir' last='Kendrick'] Cesar Chavez (Pictured)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A sturdy framed point guard is a good passer who really sees the court well and will throw some up the court passes. He is good on the ball defensively and will collect steals. He is getting very comfortable and confident from the perimeter. He is shooting the three better then ever before and will shoot it with mid-range pull-ups off the dribble.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2301235' first='Rhys' last='M. Robinson'] Pinnacle </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A bigger wing forward from the rising sophomore class is highly skilled. He will score with rip thrus, off the ball cuts, dunks on the break, catch threes with a high arcing shot and drive by's with left or right hand. He is a plus rebounder in his area and thinks the game.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2396185' first='Zathan' last='Ruffin'] NVCA&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A high motored wing is a true point forward who is a great passer. He drives and kicks it perfectly into a teammates shooting pocket. He will defend nearly every position on the court and scores with blow by's with a burst and nice handle.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2878410' first='Zaire' last='Smith'] Eduprize&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A wing forward transferred in from Phoenix Christian. He is a freaky athlete who was arguably the best athlete at the event with some impressive high flying dunks. He absorbs the contact with his long strides to the rim and finishes it off with dunks or multiple and-1's.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1768201' first='Paxton' last='Tamlyn'] Valley Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A combo guard with a little size who brings some athleticism to the court. He has quick springs to rebound and finish around the rim. He will shoot it from mid-range with pull-ups off the dribble and he is crafty around the basket using plus body control and bounce.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->