#PHLive: 16U Standout Prospects
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Kansas City, Missouri — Prep Hoops Live was a major event on the Prep Hoops Circuit that brought out over 300 grassroots teams from all across the country, making this one of Prep Hoop’s largest events ever. Teams traveled far and wide to be a…
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Continue ReadingKansas City, Missouri — Prep Hoops Live was a major event on the Prep Hoops Circuit that brought out over 300 grassroots teams from all across the country, making this one of Prep Hoop’s largest events ever. Teams traveled far and wide to be a part of something special, filling up 3 different arenas and 28 courts all at once. The best grassroots basketball clubs as well as some of the top-ranked players in the nation showed up, showed out, and made this weekend in Kansas City worthwhile. Every type of prospect a college coach could possibly be in search of was in attendance, multiple 7-foot centers, next-level scorers, remarkable shooters, high flying dunkers, lockdown defenders, dime droppers, shot blockers, you name it, we had it. Here we’ll take a look at a few of the performing players that really stood out and made major impacts on the outcome of the game.
Theron Coleman – Combo Guard – Colorado Titans 2023 Gold
As slithery and slippery on the dribble-drive as they come, the moment he saw a crease in the defense he took complete advantage, sliced through everyone, and either finished the play with a basket or got fouled and went to the free-throw line. Coleman had a true knack for drawing the foul call and he drew them at a high rate, which propelled the Titans tremendously in games along with his slashing and shooting. This guard made carrying the scoring load look easy, he was clearly the go-to guy in all situations mainly when a bucket was needed the most, a true clutch performer. Coleman showed and proved to be someone a coach can rely on to put points on the board in each and every outing.
Isaiah Bronson Isaiah Bronson 6'2" | PG Phhoenix Prep | 2024 State AZ – Point Guard – Arizona Factory 2023
2024 recruit, Isaiah Bronson Isaiah Bronson 6'2" | PG Phhoenix Prep | 2024 State AZ played up as the starting lead guard for a talent-filled Arizona Factory team. Bronson proved to be an aggressive young guard that already has a good feel and understanding of the game. He’s going to become one of the best floor generals in Arizona as time goes on. Bronson had stints where he was really an extension of the coach on the court. Smart point guard, anytime Isaiah spotted a mismatch he continuously took full advantage of it. This lefty displayed a phenomenal pull-up jumpshot, Bronson stopped on a dime and put a shot up before the defense even knew what happened. High ceiling for this freshman athlete, not only was he a standout ballplayer but Isaiah Bronson also displayed leadership and a great attitude at all times.
Ben Fox – Small Forward – Hooplife Academy 2023
Three-level bucket getter, very potent shooter, and dangerous scorer in transition as well as the half-court. This 6-foot-4-inch forward used his length to finish and his body to shield the ball from a defender when driving to the basket, well-polished scorer in and around the hoop despite being fouled or having multiple defenders contesting his shot. Ben Fox scored from all over the floor in several ways but was most effective when attempting to get open, coming off of screens, and breaking out to in transition for a quick and easy two points.
Markell Freeman – Shooting Guard – Team Teague (Collins)
Superior footwork with a strong ability to get inside. Whenever Markell Freeman received the ball within 10 feet of the basket he was looking to attack and finish after using some type of hop step to get into the center of the paint and score through contact and over multiple defenders. Freeman’s great upper body strength and body control assisted him greatly when scoring from his hot spots. Markell Freeman played with a great feel for the game and knew exactly how to blow by a defender to get a bucket whenever he pleased.
Carter Gittens Carter Gittens 6'5" | SF Sunrise Mountain | 2023 State AZ – Small Forward – Arizona Factory 2023
This Arizona-ranked prospect was a great utility piece for the Factory, Gittens did all the little things to help put his team over the top, showing great intangibles, and an outstanding motor. Carter Gittens Carter Gittens 6'5" | SF Sunrise Mountain | 2023 State AZ has solid physical tools, good size, and strength. Standing at 6-feet-5-inches, he outmuscled his opponents when attacking the basket and competing on the boards. Good nose for the ball and the hoop, Gittens played the passing lanes effectively and hustled for every loose ball that came his way. Carter Gittens Carter Gittens 6'5" | SF Sunrise Mountain | 2023 State AZ also had a knack for constantly getting free in the open court and finishing the play off with a strong and easy two-handed dunk every time, leaping off the ground fairly easily.