ETG Midwest 17U: The Backcourt

<p>Nebraska's premiere AAU program is loaded with Division I talent that competed on the 3SSB Circuit this summer.</p>   <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/2025/07/etg-midwest-17u-look-back-on-the-frontcourt/"><strong>ETG Midwest 17U: Look Back on the Frontcourt</strong></a></p>    <p class="text-gray-700">An undersized guard, [player_tooltip player_id='2859622' first='Torran' last='Carter-Brown'] possesses the ability to create his own shot despite standing at just 5'10". He can do so when needed mos, as well, as the Creighton Prep product definitely has the clutch gene, making big shots at the end of the game to seal a few wins for his team during the school year and for ETG this summer.</p>   <p>A leader on the court, Carter-Brown is what the modern point guard should be -- a floor general that can create for himself and for others. His ability to contort his body and find a way to score (reverse layups, maneuvering around defenders, etc.) near the rim is exactly what he has to do, given his lack of size. That, plus being able to consistently hit a floater when he steps into the paint makes him a threat to score anytime -- again, exactly what's needed for his size. With a quick first step and a good handle, Carter-Brown may not bring an intimidating physical presence to the court, but he lets his play do the talking. </p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/GetBucketsorDie/status/1875953896625189011 </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">Like Carter-Brown, [player_tooltip player_id='2731379' first='Nate' last='Kelley'] isn't a physically imposing presence on the court, but he does play his role and play it well for ETG. A consistent, text-book jumper makes Kelley a threat to catch-and-shoot, at all times -- and not just on the three-point line. His smooth jumper and footwork make him a player opposing defenses have to account for on all levels. </p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Kelley has a surprisingly good handle and ability to distribute the ball, too. Though the main calling card in his game shooting the rock, he can show off his vision and shot creation from time-to-time, too.</p>   <p>Kelley may not be the start player for ETG or have high-major programs clamoring after him, but any school from NAIA to D2 should be thrilled to add a high-effort, consistent shooter to their lineup as a scholarship talent, and he could earn a walk-on spot at the D1 level. </p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/natekelley_5/status/1944606489932439781 </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">A sneaky athletic guard, [player_tooltip player_id='2859621' first='Jerrion' last='Williams'] has some bounce to him and can step out and hit some tough shots around the perimeter. If given a lane, Williams can take the rock to the hole as a hall-handler and finish with either hand. He intelligently gathers the ball high, and with his long arms, keeps it out of reach of defenders that could poke it away or block his shot.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Off-ball, he can serve as a lob-threat. Not often run for guards, ETG wasn't afraid to run a back-screen lob from behind the three-point line to the high-flying Williams this summer. The speed and springy ability of Williams makes him a threat to get to the rim, but defenders have to account for his ability to shoot outside, too. The 6'3" guard can step into a three from deep or catch and shoot.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/jerrionW10/status/1934755404392665181 </div></figure>

Nebraska's premiere AAU program is loaded with Division I talent that competed on the 3SSB Circuit this summer.