More Crossroads Coverage — Additional Strong Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With so many players from around the country attending last weekend's Crossroads Elite Invitational, there are so many names to break down and games to analyze. I'll continue my analysis by taking a look at a few more players who showed up and made an impression.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Brady Orem | 6'8" Forward | Great Crossing (KY)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Physically, Orem was one of the stronger bigs in attendance, playing with physicality and aggression on both ends of the floor. His ability to create space on the interior was evident, and he pursued the basketball well as a rebounder. He finished well with either hand and showed the ability to operate in tight spaces. Brady also provided timely floor spacing and moved well on the perimeter, showing an added dimension to his game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Baer Bailey | 6'8" Forward | Greater Atlanta Christian (GA)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bailey definitely projects as more of a wing at the next level. He moved fluidly in space and relocated well on the perimeter as both a shooter and slasher. Baer had stretches where he got hot from deep, connecting on multiple threes from long distance. He's really comfortable with the ball in his hands in transition and even flashed the ability to play with his back to the basket against smaller defenders, using his size to rise up or fade to get to his shot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='3266193' first='Brooklyn' last='Becker']| 6'3" Guard | Pine-Richland (PA)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Really smooth and crafty guard who played with a lot of confidence, especially offensively. He shoots the ball accurately from the perimeter but also has a quick release that he can get off with limited space. He was really efficient as a scorer, showing an elusive and deep bag that generated a lot of offense. In Kansas City, he was quick to slash, especially in transition, and played well off two feet, using pivots to create space and even fading from the basket to shoot over defenders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Wol Deng | 6'7" Forward | Prolific Prep (FL)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A lot of potential with Deng, as he brings athleticism and length. He's further ahead right now defensively, as he showed last weekend that he could erase shots around the rim and really mix it up as a rebounder. His mobility was another trait that popped for the young big, as he was able to move laterally and keep guards in front of him at different times. If he can continue to show growth offensively, there's a lot to like about the future and what Deng can ultimately bring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Treyson Hill | 6'6" Guard | Thurston (OR)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the smoothest perimeter shooters from last weekend, he plays with a lot of knowledge and IQ offensively, finding and navigating space while playing out of different actions. While he has a quick release as a shooter, he also showed the ability to use his shot fake to get defenders out of position, allowing him to attack the rim off the bounce. He was much more athletic than initially expected, showing the ability to play above the rim while also being a very reliable defender both on and off the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Herbert Agamba | 6'8" Forward | Jordan Christian (FL)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There's been a lot of attention on Agamba in recent months, and for good reason. He showed in Kansas City that the upside and potential for the young big are high. He was extremely active on the floor, attacking rebounds off the glass, contesting shots, and consistently fighting for second-chance opportunities. His length and energy allowed him to generate a lot of success and opportunities without the basketball. I believe he's at his best right now defensively, as he can protect the rim while also being able to defend multiple positions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->