Midwest Grind Session: 15U Wings
What a great tournament at the Midwest Grind Session July 25-26. Top players from all over showed up at Bel Aire. Here’s a look at some of the top Kansas wings in the 15U Division of the Midwest Grind Session…
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Continue ReadingWhat a great tournament at the Midwest Grind Session July 25-26. Top players from all over showed up at Bel Aire.
Here’s a look at some of the top Kansas wings in the 15U Division of the Midwest Grind Session (in alphabetical order and with club and high school listed):
Eli Oliver, SSA Hoops Elite White, Wabaunsee:
The 5-foot-11 Oliver is a lean wing player who can drive and dish to his teammates. His athleticism makes him a disruptive defender and he plays taller than his height. He locks on his man and does a great job denying the ball. For not being SSA White’s primary ball handler, he’s great with the ball in the open floor or in the half court. He shoots a nice pull-up jumper, which he can create with his ability to separate from defenders.
Brian Perry, Oz Elite 2023 – Red, Andover Central:
Perry suited up with some of the top recruits in the nation (Cam Barnes and Gus Yalden) on his team, yet he didn’t take a back seat. The 6-foot-2 wing will make a name for himself before it’s all said and done. He is an elite athlete, but also a heady player. He plays stifling defense, pressuring the ball all over the court. A couple of his steals turned into dunks at the other end. On offense, he has a great 3-point stroke and great ball-handling ability. He gets out and pushes the ball aggressively in the open floor. And he can crossover a defender, drive the lane score inside as well.
BJ Redic, Oz Elite 2023 – Red, Andover:
A lot like his summer teammate Perry, the 6-foot-2 Redic will be a force to reckon with for years to come. He’s physical and can leap. His size allows him to bang with inside with post players, and his agility in the lane is elite. He’s a good ball-handler in the open floor, and can get up and down the floor to create scoring opportunities. But it’s his combination of size, athleticism and all-out intensity that makes him stand out. He can jump over or run away from bigger players and he can bully smaller players.
Eli Shetler, Team Perry Ellis 34, Andover:
Shetler was one of the elite 3-point specialists at the Midwest Grind Session. He’s got a remarkably quick yet fundamental stroke. His slight build isn’t a detriment. He’s tough and athletic. He makes steals and denies the ball and battles for rebounds with bigger players. From the free throw line or behind the arc, there are few better.