MADE Hoops East Mania: New Jersey 15U Notables

AAU season is officially here, as teams turn their attention toward the upcoming slate of tournaments. Several programs have already taken part in early tune up events, preparing for the demanding stretch ahead. Last weekend, MADE Hoops held its East Mania event at Spooky Nook in Manheim, PA, showcasing a strong collection of New Jersey teams along with some of the state's most intriguing prospects. With that in mind, here's a look at a group of some 15U players who stood out over the course of the weekend.    Having already built up quite a bit of a reputation as one of the more highly touted freshman in the state of New Jersey, [player_tooltip player_id='2508723' first='Michael' last='Postell Jr'] did nothing but reaffirm that status in his first action since joining PSA. Postell Jr's seamless transition saw him be extremely productive and versatile from the guard position— putting the ball in the basket with his natural scoring ability from different levels on the floor while also unlocking another layer to his game with an ability to play an unselfish brand of basketball and set his teammates up.     Part of a talented and deep group of PSA guards and expected to see more reps on the ball throughout this spring and summer, [player_tooltip player_id='2884521' first='Bryce' last='McCray'] impressed by doing what he does best— being a potent perimeter shot maker while utilizing his court vision to be an unselfish facilitator. McCray demonstrated his shot making versatility— particularly with deep range accuracy and fluidity off the bounce while also letting that shooting gravity open up driving lanes for himself. Operating as the floor general for this group, McCray made a number of passes both in half court sets and in the open floor that highlighted by his instinctive passing feel paired with his ability to maintain his court vision off the bounce.     Proving to be an intricate part to the offensive production of this 15U GB Blue Devils group, [player_tooltip player_id='2962757' first='Joseph' last='Jennings'] delivered an overall solid performance that highlighted his ability to not only score the basketball seamlessly within the flow of the offense but also be just as impactful as a connective passer. Scoring from different areas on the floor, Jennings was effective knocking down outside shots as a spot up shooter while mixing in some strong finishes at the rim. All while keeping the ball moving and maintaining his court vision to make the extra pass and help generate better offensive looks at the basket for his teammates.     Proving to be comfortable with an increased usage rate across extended minutes as a primary ball handler for this 15U City Rocks group, [player_tooltip player_id='2887112' first='Idriss' last='Grimsley'], much like his usual self, provided steady ball handling and poised decision making. Grimsley stood out for how consistently he was able to generate paint touches. With a quick first step and a strong feel for the game, Grimsley frequently got into the lane, showing flashes of finishing effectively while also demonstrating solid court vision, finding open teammates and delivering the ball where it needed to be. Grimsley also impressed on the defensive end, pressuring opposing ball handlers to turn them over and force turnovers.     A massive big man with glaring size who carves out space on the interior, [player_tooltip player_id='3255898' first='Jayshauni' last='Lewis'] thrives off leverage his stout frame to impact the game on the inside and showed flashes of doing so over the course of last weekend's action— activity on the offensive glass to generate second chance possessions, winning battles on the boards and securing rebounds, and even altering shot attempts around the rim.

AAU season is officially here, as teams turn their attention toward the upcoming slate of tournaments. Several programs have already taken part in early tune up events, preparing for the demanding stretch ahead. Last weekend, MADE Hoops held its East Mania event at Spooky Nook in Manheim, PA, showcasing a strong collection of New Jersey teams along with some of the state's most intriguing prospects. With that in mind, here's a look at a group of some 15U players who stood out over the course of the weekend.