Impactful Prospects at the New York Knockout

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There were a number of highly effective wings, forwards, and frontcourt prospects on display at the New York Knockout.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3272388' first='Abdoul' last='Balde'] | United As 1</strong> - He moves well on the floor and isn't afraid to finish at the rim with explosive dunks. He was one of the most athletic prospects of the weekend, using his size and length to finish effectively around the paint. Defensively, he caused multiple deflections and consistently disrupted plays with his activity.<br><br><strong>Brandon Armstrong | New York Select</strong> - Armstrong a strong finisher in transition and a physical rebounder with the ability to score through traffic. He knocked down a right‑corner three off the catch and hit a pull‑up three from the top of the key. A versatile and unselfish prospect, he consistently makes the right play and showed the ability to score both from long range and within the perimeter.<br><br><strong>EJ Ukaegbu | Tribestraz</strong> - He's a versatile forward with the ability to put the ball on the floor or knock down the three. He uses his body well to impact the game on both ends. He's quick and creative with the ball, and he plays extremely hard, which helps him finish through contact. EJ is skilled and plays under control, he consistently makes productive plays within the flow of the game.<br><br><strong>Kobe Thornton | 7 Hills</strong> - Kobe is a physical frontcourt player with good feel and strong footwork. The lefty can also step away from the basket and knock down jumpers with his smooth stroke. He has the ability to catch and operate as a straight‑line driver, and he uses his football background to embrace and excel in physical play.<br><br><strong>Joevon King | Tribestarz</strong> - He's a player who consistently makes good things happen when he's on the floor. He always seems to be in the right place at the right time. Defensively, he can guard multiple positions. While much of his offensive work comes around the paint, he also has the ability to step away from the basket and knock down jumpers.<br><br><strong>Quinn Oudkek | United As 1</strong> - He's a long forward who consistently stretches the floor with his ability to connect on threes. His versatility helps keep the paint open for strong drives, and his high release makes his jumper extremely difficult to contest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->