Early Season Rhode Island Players to know

Justin Feinberg

December 23, 2021 @ 02:13 PM

Rhode Island basketball is in full swing. Here is an early season look at players from Rhode Island that you should know. [player_tooltip player_id="1081842" first="Jake" last="Bender"], ST George’s, Position G/F, Class 2022 Jake in a recent game against Winchendon had 5 three pointers, with 19 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals. Jake is a shooting guard, who has a very good shot, and moves very well without the ball. Jake cuts and comes off screens very well. Jake does a good job getting to his spots, and being in good position to shoot. Jake has good handles, and can finish with both hands at the rim. Jake is a player you should know, and watch this season. Jake is one of the top players in at the RIAA, and has the game to play at the college level. Raphel Awa, La Salle, Position G, Class 2022 Raphel is a guard who is very quick off the dribble. He can score by attacking the rim, and also by shooting. La Salle is off to a 2-1 recored, and 2-0 record in conference play. Raphel is a guard who controls the pace of the game. Raphel can stop on a dime and change speeds. Raphel is off to a good start this season and should continue to get the attention of college coaches. His game will translate well to the next level. Eman Beldeh, Rocky Hill, Class 2023, Position G/F, HT 6’5 Eman is a guard with size, who can stretch the floor. Eman has a versatile skill set. He can play guard or forward. He can play on the ball or off the ball. Eman can guard positions 1-4 on defense. Eman is a talented player you should watch this season. Jayden Livent, Central, Position PG, Class 2023. Jayden might not be the biggest player on the court, but that doesn’t look like it fazes him. Jayden is always one of the toughest players on the court. The skilled guard is a true point guard, who sees the floor well and can run the offense. Jayden has shown the ability to make tough finishes over bigger defenders, and will go to the rim against anyone, no matter the size. Jayden is a high energy point guard that you should see play.