MADE Hoops NYC Clash: More Notable New Jersey Standouts

About a month into the spring, the AAU season is hitting its stride. With most programs already logging multiple tournaments, teams are beginning to establish their identity, while top prospects are distinguishing themselves with strong early play. During the final weekend of April, MADE Hoops held its NYC Clash in New York City. Featuring a solid mix of New Jersey programs and several of the state's more intriguing talents, here's another look at another group of prospects who stood out with impressive performances.    Proving to possess an excellent feel for the game as a potent table setting floor general, [player_tooltip player_id='2763609' first='Jake' last='Ellis'] continues to emerge as an effective and reliable facilitator, consistently putting pressure on the defense with the ball in his hands as an overall playmaker while maintaining composure against defensive pressure and dictating the pace with smart decision making. Ellis' confident handle and strong court awareness stood out throughout, particularly in PnR action— hitting rollers on time diving to the basket and spraying out to open shooters for in rhythm looks out on the perimeter. Still remaining a scoring threat, Ellis delivered timely offense by finishing in traffic at the rim using poised step throughs while playing off two feet. All while also providing spot up shooting off the ball.     Another young prospect playing up an age group on 17U for [program_tooltip program_id='2808422' first='Marathon' last='Elite'] this spring, [player_tooltip player_id='2194744' first='AJ' last='Greig'] is a versatile wing/forward whose size and unique skill set can create mismatches all over the floor. Flashes of that versatility included Greig's ball handling in different PnR actions hitting pocket passes to diving rollers and reading help defense to find open shooters while also being impactful on the interior both on the offensive glass and as a slasher, getting into the lane out of different actions off the bounce.     An intricate piece of this 17U GB Blue Devils offense due to the optimal floor spacing and efficient perimeter shooting he routinely brings, [player_tooltip player_id='2391282' first='Avery' last='George'], for the most part, found a rather solid rhythm throughout the weekend at MADE's NYC Clash. George showcased his legitimate value as a true knockdown three point threat, consistently making defenses pay whenever they lost track of him on the floor. With a repeatable and compact shooting release paired with polished shooting mechanics, George excelled in spot up situations, hunting his shot offensively and stepping into opportunistic looks with strong and balanced footwork.     Bringing toughness, versatility, and nonstop effort every time he steps on the floor, [player_tooltip player_id='2414310' first='Bridgie' last='McMillan'] continues to consistently make winning plays and proving as a true difference maker. Defensively, his toughness and versatility stood out as he pressures opposing ball handlers out on the perimeter, switches across multiple positions, and competes hard with effort and energy on the glass. McMillan provides value on the offensive end of the floor as well, with his ability to initiate the break off a rebound and push in transition, capitalize on second chance opportunities on the offensive glass, and finding openings in the defense for easy looks at the basket,     Aggressive however not necessarily breaking the flow of the offense, Austin Workman demonstrated his ability to be reliable and efficient scoring threat. Benefiting from defensive rotations, Workman showcased his slashing ability, attacking closeouts off the bounce and finishing in the lane in traffic and absorbing contact at the basket. Countering that slashing ability, Workman also showcased some of his outside shooting touch with his natural perimeter spot up shooting.

About a month into the spring, the AAU season is hitting its stride. With most programs already logging multiple tournaments, teams are beginning to establish their identity, while top prospects are distinguishing themselves with strong early play. During the final weekend of April, MADE Hoops held its NYC Clash in New York City. Featuring a solid mix of New Jersey programs and several of the state's more intriguing talents, here's another look at another group of prospects who stood out with impressive performances.