Ohio Freshman Showcase: Team 2 Standouts

The Ohio Freshman showcase brought out some of the top talent in the 2029 class in Ohio to compete at Fieldhouse USA. In this article we'll break down the standout performers from team 2.    Cobbin impressed me as an athlete with his ability to take the ball coast to coast off defensive rebounds and steals, making himself a one man fast break. Doing a little bit of everything as a scorer, Cobbin had a couple putback layups, scored on an up and under move, knocked down a corner 3-pointer and scored off a cut. Defensively, Cobbin applied intense ball pressure and gave solid effort. Liked what I saw from Cobbin as a swiss army knife style guard.     One of the most talented prospects in Ohio's 2029 class, Morris has an impressive skillset for a player his size and age. Able to knock down deep shots, Morris shot an extremely high percentage with his feet set on Saturday. Hitting some shots from the college line from the top of the key, Morris is a player who can really stretch the floor for his team. I've thought Morris reminds me of Mason Shrout, one of the top wings in Ohio's 2024 class who ended up at the Division I level. Funny enough they have the same first name but the playstyle similarities are evident with how they can shoot, handle it and move at their size. Morris is already taller than Shrout was as a senior, showing some more long-term physical upside. We'll be following Morris closely as he's one of the top 2029 prospects in Ohio.     One of the better rebounders at the camp, Starkey was a hustle player who also had some bright flashes as a defender by pressuring the ball without fouling. Also showing the ability to knock down an open shot on the wing, Starkey is definitely a name to watch in the Akron area from the class of 2029.     Mastin was a guard who did a little bit of everything as a scorer on Saturday. Mastin knocked down 3-pointers both off the dribble and catch, had some sweet buckets in transition and scored thanks to his off ball movement. Skilled with the ball in his hands, Mastin showed the ability to put the ball on the floor, create space for himself and knock down shots efficiently. Centerville has become one of the powerhouse programs in Ohio over the past decade and with players like Mastin coming through the system it appears the Elks won't be short on talent anytime soon.     It was clear watching Postell what he wants to do when the ball is in his hands, drive the ball downhill and get to the paint. Wanting to finish with his left hand, Postell used crossovers and spin moves to get back to his preferred hand at the rim. Able to get to his spots, Postell played on balance and hit a couple mid-range shots as well, showcasing his soft touch. One of the more productive guards at the showcase on Saturday.     Harris had a big 3-pointer late in one of the 5 on 5 games that his team played, coming up clutch when it counted. Harris did a nice job of generating good looks for himself by making smart drives, moving without the ball and playing hard. I thought Harris could've had even more points if he hit a couple easy shots he got himself. When you can consistently create open shot attempts, you'll give yourself the opportunity to improve your efficiency and Harris showed the potential to be an efficient guard with further development as he started to catch fire from downtown as camp was wrapping up. I also appreciated his unselfishness, making the simple pass to an open teammate routinely.     This lefty guard had some bright flashes with the ball in his hands, making sudden moves that left the defense in the dust on a few occasions. Oviedo has the burst to beat the first defender and either looked to score or set the table for his teammates. A behind the back assist and sweet outlet pass through two defenders showed Oviedo's passing ability as well. Oviedo could be a name to watch in Toledo's 2029 class.     Hanna did a nice job of mixing simple drive and finishes with flashy moves to beat the defender. One of the highest scorers at the camp, Hanna just found buckets either as a spot-up 3-point shooter or slasher to the rim. Maybe Hanna's best current skill is his ability to handle the ball with defenders swarming him, Hanna could dribble through traffic quickly having the confidence to challenge defenders on drives to the rim. One of the more polished guards I've seen in central Ohio's 2029 class.     Jones had one of the fanciest layup finishes of the day when he put some impressive spin on an acrobatic layup attempt. As a slasher, Jones was effective at getting to the rim and going around rim protectors to score. As his team was pouring it on in the second 5 on 5 game, Jones had the bucket to push his team past 100 points on the game.

The Ohio Freshman showcase brought out some of the top talent in the 2029 class in Ohio to compete at Fieldhouse USA. In this article we'll break down the standout performers from team 2.