GASO Top Performers: 8th Grade Division

The 8th grade division at GASO featured a solid group of young prospects that made their presence felt throughout the weekend. Several players stood out with their production, skill set, and overall feel for the game, showing early signs of long-term potential. Here's a look at some of the top performers from the division.    Dorsey brought a physical presence inside, using his size and footwork to create scoring opportunities around the rim. He finished well through contact and showed the ability to control space in the paint. Mairice was a major factor in his teams opening day 51-43 victory.      Lynch is a smart, crafty guard that plays with good pace and feel. He knocked down perimeter shots and made sound decisions with the ball, impacting the game without forcing action.     Curl got off to a strong start, finishing in double figures in the opening game. Showed the ability to score and contribute offensively. On a team filled with shooters, Kenna sets the tone defensively using his quickness and anticipation to generate steals and deflections.     Jones is a versatile forward with the ability to handle the ball and attack from the perimeter. He used his strength to get downhill and showed footwork that allowed him to create advantages against different matchups. London welcomed and embraced contact whenever he attacked the paint and rim. Jones doesn't overwhelm with speed, but utilizes his size to get where he desires on the floor offensively.

The 8th grade division at GASO featured a solid group of young prospects that made their presence felt throughout the weekend. Several players stood out with their production, skill set, and overall feel for the game, showing early signs of long-term potential. Here's a look at some of the top performers from the division.