Who’s Hot: NKY Players Making an Impact this AAU Season (Pt. 2)

A list was already put together of players from Northern Kentucky and the impact they've made on the AAU circuit, but there's simply too much talent in the area for just one list. Plenty of players are continuing to emerge, including some who may not have had the same opportunities or impact at the high school level yet, but are starting to show why their time is coming. We've already taken a look at seven players from the area and what they've done this spring, now, here's seven more:    If you asked what Austin does on the basketball floor, the best answer would be simple: everything. That's exactly what he's shown so far on the AAU circuit. He's a major scoring threat who can also defend every position on the floor. Using his explosiveness and athleticism, Austin has found ways to score against any matchup thrown at him, whether it's attacking the basket, knocking down mid-range jumpers or connecting from beyond the three-point line. One of his standout performances so far came in a team win where he finished with 19 points, six rebounds and three assists.     [player_tooltip player_id='2427850' first='John' last='Brecount'] is a force inside because of his size, strength and athleticism. He attacks the rim hard for dunks and crashes the glass relentlessly, going up strong with two hands on both the offensive and defensive ends, making him a constant double-digit rebound threat. He moves well and positions himself effectively in the paint to create scoring opportunities, while also using his presence defensively to block or alter shots. Some of his standout performances have included six points and eight rebounds in a championship game, along with a 14-point, 15-rebound outing during the same tournament.     You may first notice [player_tooltip player_id='2918344' first='Grace' last='Nsuti'] because of his highlight dunks, and while those are certainly impressive, that's far from all he brings to the floor. His impact in the paint is undeniable through his scoring, rim protection, rebounding effort and efficiency. Some of his stat lines so far include nine points and 10 rebounds in a win, five points and five rebounds, and 13 points with five rebounds, all during the same tournament, where he averaged nine points and 6.6 rebounds per game. One thing you can always count on from Nsuti is his motor and energy.     [player_tooltip player_id='2429887' first='Carson' last='Bode'] is another Covington Catholic player making an impact with KBC Northern. In one tournament, he recorded eight points and three rebounds in one game with nine points and six rebounds in another, helping lead his team to a championship victory.     Adam Gutman has proven he can put the ball in the basket, consistently turning in double-digit scoring performances and leading his team in scoring on multiple occasions. In wins, he's posted scoring totals of nine, 10, 13 and nine points, while also delivering an impressive 20-point performance against Midwest Pumas. He later followed that up by once again leading his team in scoring with 13 points against Team Dayton.     Two of Nolan's top scoring performances came in an 11-point outing against Team Dayton in a close game and a 12-point performance in a win over Instep Select. He's also contributed consistently in other games, posting scoring totals of three, five, two, five, eight, four, seven and seven points.     [player_tooltip player_id='2415476' first='Teegan' last='Stava'] has done exactly what Covington Catholic fans are used to seeing when he steps on the floor, playing tough, doing whatever is needed and consistently making the right decisions on both ends of the court. He's continued to play strong defense, make the right passes and provide steady all-around play, while also showing more scoring ability this AAU season. That included an 18-point performance in his team's championship game at the Grassroots Showcase, along with a 13-point outing during the same tournament.

A list was already put together of players from Northern Kentucky and the impact they've made on the AAU circuit, but there's simply too much talent in the area for just one list. Plenty of players are continuing to emerge, including some who may not have had the same opportunities or impact at the high school level yet, but are starting to show why their time is coming. We've already taken a look at seven players from the area and what they've done this spring, now, here's seven more: