Top Performers: AAU Edition

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Things are heating up heading into the month of May.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Many prospects across the state are performing well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's the best from this past weekend:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2291122' first='Dylan' last='Jones'], [program_tooltip program_id='2078772' first='Team' last='Thad'] 17U: [program_tooltip program_id='2078772' first='Team' last='Thad'] went 3-1 this past weekend in the first Nike EYBL session. The 6-foot-5 shooting guard helped the team get off to a good start. Jones had 31 points in an 82-57 win over Utah Prospects. He went 10 for 13 from the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2101889' first='Justin' last='Frison'], [program_tooltip program_id='2078772' first='Team' last='Thad'] 17U: Frison recorded 18 points, 7 assists, and 5 rebounds against the Utah Prospects. The No. 1 ranked point guard in the 2027 Tennessee player rankings went 7 for 12 from the field. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2194485' first='Joshua' last='Huggins'], [program_tooltip program_id='2078772' first='Team' last='Thad'] 16U: Huggins is the team's best player. He's the go-to guy on every possession. Overall, the team didn't perform well, going 1-3 in the first Nike EYBL session, but Huggins carried the weight. The 6-6 forward had a standout performance against the Florida Rebels, finishing with 26 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2194475' first='Braylon' last='Williams'], Alabama Fusion 16U: Williams is the perfect fit for this team at point guard. In a win over the Expressions, Williams recorded a double-double (14 points, 10 assists, and 5 steals). The team went 2-1 this past weekend. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2194617' first='DJ' last='Okoth'], Alabama Fusion 16U: Okoth had 20 points against the Expressions. The lengthy, athletic wing was difficult to keep away from the rim. Okoth finishes well around the rim. Expanding his game is starting to make him a tough matchup. Okoth is making 2-3 jumpers per game. He's hitting his stride early in the AAU season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2133797' first='Bryson' last='Wade'], Brad Beal Elite 17U: Wade had a solid weekend, averaging 8.0 points, 4.0 assists, and 2.0 steals per game. His assist to turnover ratio was 3 to 1.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2278560' first='Bryce' last='Garnett'], [program_tooltip program_id='2076136' first='Clarksville' last='Crossovers']: On day one of PRO16 League in Indianapolis, Indiana, Garnett had two solid performances. He had 20 points against Profolic Proteges and 15 points against Kentucky Future. Against those same opponents, [player_tooltip player_id='2480027' first='Kenton' last='Smith'] had 16 and 14 points, respectively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2560597' first='Braylon' last='Jones'], Stars 16U: Jones averaged 14.0 points, 4.0 assists, and 3.0 rebounds and helped his team go 3-1 in the Prep Hoops Music City Madness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->