Grassroots Finale: 6th Grade Ball-Handlers

North Augusta, SC — 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. After highlighting the top athletes from the sixth grade division, our coverage continues with a look at the top ball-handlers. The players featured below consistently created advantages with the ball in their hands, using tight handles, change of pace, quickness, and control to navigate pressure, get into the paint, and create opportunities for themselves and their teammates...    Harlem Ashley was the floor general for Union Elite, running the show from the point guard position during its championship run in the 6th grade division at the Grassroots Finale. He played with impressive control of pace, knowing when to push the tempo and when to settle his team into offense. Ashley's ball-handling allowed him to navigate pressure, get to his spots and keep possessions under control. His poise with the basketball was an important part of Union Elite's success.     Cavalli Goldthreate handled the lead guard responsibilities for a talented Bradley Beal Elite group at the Grassroots Finale. He played with confidence as a ball-handler, controlled possessions and consistently made the right reads as the offense developed. Goldthreate understood how to get the ball where it needed to go while still picking his spots to create off the dribble. His ability to manage the game from the point guard position was a major part of what made Bradley Beal Elite so effective.     RJ Houston was an important piece in the backcourt for Playmaker U as they advanced to the 6th grade championship game at the Grassroots Finale. He gave them another trustworthy option with the ball, handling pressure and keeping the offense flowing throughout their run. Houston displayed good feel for when to advance the basketball, find an open teammate or look for his own opportunity. His presence at the point guard spot helped provide stability for one of the top teams in the 6th grade division.     Grayson Scott displayed an advanced skill set from the lead guard position for Team United at the Grassroots Finale. There was good balance to his approach, as he was comfortable looking for his own offense without becoming overly scoring-minded. Scott could handle, create and distribute while playing with a good feel for what each possession required. His combination of skill and decision-making gave Team United a polished option in the backcourt.     Miles Turley played with impressive poise from the lead guard position at the Grassroots Finale. There was a precision to his game, as he rarely appeared rushed and operated with purpose when the basketball was in his hands. Turley was sharp with his decisions, took care of possessions and consistently put himself and his teammates in favorable situations. His composed approach and attention to detail were notable throughout his play.    Stay tuned for more from Prep Hoops Next!

North Augusta, SC — 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. After highlighting the top athletes from the sixth grade division, our coverage continues with a look at the top ball-handlers. The players featured below consistently created advantages with the ball in their hands, using tight handles, change of pace, quickness, and control to navigate pressure, get into the paint, and create opportunities for themselves and their teammates...