Cedar City Showcase Recap: Best Skills

<p>The Cedar City Showcase took place on Sunday, January 10th at the Southern Utah Sports Academy. The event featured 5 Nevada club teams and offered an excellent opportunity for players to compete and gain exposure. The event featured several standout players that excelled at a variety of skills. In this article, we take a look at the players from the event that displayed the top signature skills. </p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/09/Klekas.jpg"><img class="alignnone wp-image-1050665" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/09/Klekas-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="195" height="146" /></a>Tough Shot Maker:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id="859645" first="Michael" last="Klekas"] <em>6’3 SF Elko 2022 (#9PHN 2022)</em> - Made a ton of clutch late-game shots with a hand in his face </p> <p><strong>runner up:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id="856637" first="Sebastian" last="Mack"] </p> <p><strong>Rebounder:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id="1038162" first="Tommy" last="Brascia"] <em>6’7 PF Purple Reign 2023 (#9PHN 2023) (featured image)</em> - Used his athleticism to snag rebounds in traffic and at their highest points. </p> <p><strong>runner up:</strong> Andoni Fessenmier </p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/01/Brigs-Johnson.jpg"><img class="alignnone wp-image-1114949" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/01/Brigs-Johnson-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="213" height="160" />Max Effort</a>:</strong> Brigs Johnson <em>6’0 PF Elko 2021</em> - Prototypical high energy player that every team needs, Sacrificed his body all week for the good of his team. </p> <p><strong>runner up: </strong>Quenton Rice</p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/12/Isiah-Dahl.jpg"><img class="alignnone wp-image-1107040" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/12/Isiah-Dahl-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="150" /></a>3 Point Shooter:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id="985614" first="Isaiah" last="Dahl"] <em>6’3 SG Elko 2022 (#47PHN 2022)</em> - Quick release shooter who buried 3’s all weekend. </p> <p><strong>runner up: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id="930656" first="Sterling" last="Knox"] </p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/09/Elijah-Johnson.jpg"><img class="alignnone wp-image-1051347" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/09/Elijah-Johnson-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="219" height="164" /></a>On Ball Defender:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id="712123" first="Elijah" last="Johnson"] <em>5’9 PG Purple Reign 2022 (#15PHN 2022)</em> - A little weird because he didn’t make the list of top 5 defenders, but as far as strictly on ball he was the best I saw during the weekend.</p> <p><strong>runner up: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id="858155" first="John" last="Board"]</p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/06/gianni-Rodriguez.jpg"><img class="alignnone wp-image-1006247" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/06/gianni-Rodriguez-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="176" height="132" /></a>Passing lane Defense:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id="928923" first="Gianni" last="Rodriguez"] <em>6’3 SF Blue Hoops 2022</em> - Named the top defender from the event, Rodriguez showed great instincts jumping the lane to turn steals into buckets. </p> <p><strong>runner up: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id="859643" first="Shane" last="Thomas"]</p> <p><strong>Rim Runner:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id="1038162" first="Tommy" last="Brascia"] - Sprints the floor on every possession. His effort running rim to rim opens up the floor for PR’s shooters.</p> <p><strong>runner up: </strong>Andoni Fessenmier </p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/01/Shane-Thomas.jpg"><img class="alignnone wp-image-1114954" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/01/Shane-Thomas-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="175" height="175" /></a>R&amp;J Athlete:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id="859643" first="Shane" last="Thomas"] <em>6’3 SF Purple Reign 2022 (#6PHN 2022)</em> It’s not just dunks with him, uses <a href="https://twitter.com/7outzbballclub1">explosive leaping ability to score as an offensive rebounder. </a></p> <p><strong>runner up:</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/01/Sean-Klekas.jpg"><img class="alignnone wp-image-1114713" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/01/Sean-Klekas-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="189" height="142" /></a>Passer:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id="985598" first="Sean" last="Klekas"] <em>6’0 PG Elko 2021 (#95PHN 2021)</em> - Made nice pocket passes after collapsing the defense and getting paint touches off the bounce. </p> <p><strong>runner up: </strong>Coleman  Lemke</p> <p><strong>Best Rim Protector:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id="1038162" first="Tommy" last="Brascia"] - Had several monster blocks throughout the day. </p> <p><strong>runner up: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id="927128" first="Coleman" last="Lemke"]</p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Jaylen-Berry.jpg"><img class="alignnone wp-image-1075720" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Jaylen-Berry-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="196" height="147" /></a>Best Handle:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id="927119" first="Jaylen" last="Berry"] <em>6’2 PG Big Show Ballers 2021 (#19PHN 2021)</em> - His crossover and hesitation move was terrific this weekend.</p> <p><strong>runner up: </strong>Javon Yapi </p> <p><strong>Best Low Post Scorer:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id="859645" first="Michael" last="Klekas"] - Although undersized, he has a plethora of moves, Klekas used both hands to score around the rim. </p> <p><strong>runner up: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id="927165" first="Dakari" last="Grice"] </p> <p><strong>Best Low Post Defender:</strong> Robert Gibson <em>6’4 PF Purple Reign 2022</em> - Tough as nails undersized post that battled bigger guys around the rim. </p> <p><strong>runner up: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id="927165" first="Dakari" last="Grice"]</p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/01/Coleman-Lemke.jpg"><img class="alignnone wp-image-1114946" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/01/Coleman-Lemke-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="177" height="133" /></a>Shooting off Screens:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id="927128" first="Coleman" last="Lemke"] <em>6’8 PF Team Rogue (#19PHN 2021)</em> - Came off baseline screens to knock down 3’s. </p> <p><strong>runner up: </strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Sebastian-Mack.jpg"><img class="alignnone wp-image-1074104" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Sebastian-Mack-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="163" height="122" /></a>Shooting off the dribble:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id="856637" first="Sebastian" last="Mack"] <em>6’1 CG Purple Reign 2023 (#1PHN 2023)</em> - <a href="https://twitter.com/7outzbballclub1/status/1348811150813659137">Had his mid-range game working all day</a>. Efficient scorer that can get his off two dribbles or less. </p> <p><strong>runner up:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id="927119" first="Jaylen" last="Berry"] </p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/01/Dayvon-Rowe.jpg"><img class="alignnone wp-image-1113005" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/01/Dayvon-Rowe-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="213" height="160" /></a>Glue Guy:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id="927144" first="Davyon" last="Rowe"] <em>6’0 SF Big Show Ballers 2021 (#51PHN 2021)</em> - Gritty effort by Rowe who did a little of everything for his team, including hitting 3’s. </p> <p><strong>runner up:</strong> Brigs Johnson </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://twitter.com/7outzbballclub1">Follow Prep Hoops</a></p>