Grassroots Finale: 6th Grade Athletes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>North Augusta, SC —</strong> The Grassroots Finale closed out the summer AAU schedule with 46 sixth grade teams competing in North Augusta, as Union Elite defeated Playmaker U in the championship. We begin our coverage with a look at the top athletes from the sixth grade division. The players featured below separated themselves with their combination of speed, strength, explosiveness, length, quickness, and overall physical ability, using those traits to impact the game in a variety of ways...<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3743196,"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a94999a9dfcf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nolan Alasa-Nelson was a major piece of Union Elite's championship run in the 6th grade division at the Grassroots Finale. A versatile two-way wing, he impacted the game with his ability to contribute offensively while also taking on responsibilities defensively. Alasa-Nelson's combination of size, athleticism and skill allowed him to affect the game in several different areas. His well-rounded production played an important role in Union Elite finishing the Grassroots Finale with a championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3742708,"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a94999a9e001"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">EJ Campbell is already tracking as a prospect of note in Michigan, and his play at the Grassroots Finale provided plenty of reasons for the early attention. His athleticism gives him legitimate positional versatility, allowing him to fill multiple roles offensively while matching up across different positions defensively. Campbell moves well, plays with physical tools and has the flexibility to impact the game without being limited to one spot on the floor. That versatility gives him an intriguing foundation as he continues to develop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3742473,"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a94999a9e023"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nasir Lusane played a key role in Playmaker U advancing to the 6th grade championship game at the Grassroots Finale. He possessed an advanced scoring package, with the strength and size to finish through contact while also producing from different areas of the floor. Physically, Lusane was ahead of the curve, combining a strong frame with impressive athleticism for his age. Those tools, paired with his scoring talent, made him one of the top athletes at the Grassroots Finale.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3743747,"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a949b0c8e5d9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Grayson Meekins backed up his reputation as a high-level prospect in the 2032 class with his play at the Grassroots Finale. His advanced size, strength and athleticism gave opposing defenses plenty to deal with, particularly when he was attacking offensively. Meekins used his physical advantages to get where he wanted on the floor, play through contact and consistently put pressure on the rim. The combination of physical tools and offensive production made him one of the more impactful players in the 6th grade division.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3743883,"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a949b0c8e5f8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cornez Thomas displayed plenty of long-term intrigue at the Grassroots Finale, with his length and athleticism being two of the biggest reasons why. Those physical tools translated to both ends of the floor, giving him the versatility to contribute in a variety of ways. Thomas covered ground defensively, played effectively around the rim and used his athleticism to find production offensively. As his skill set continues to develop, his physical profile gives him a strong foundation to build upon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stay tuned for more from Prep Hoops Next!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->