Grit Memorial Classic- Day 1 Standouts
The return of the 2022 Grit Memorial Classic took place yesterday in Columbus Ohio. There were a ton of players and teams showcasing their talent in one of the best tournaments in the country. It was exciting to watch what…
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Continue ReadingThe return of the 2022 Grit Memorial Classic took place yesterday in Columbus Ohio. There were a ton of players and teams showcasing their talent in one of the best tournaments in the country. It was exciting to watch what the upcoming juniors and seniors are bringing to the table this upcoming basketball season. Here are a few players from the class of 2024 who really stood out.
Isaiah Griffin I 6’4 I Guard I Math, Civics, Sciences High School
Isaiah is currently playing on the Shawn Warren Elite 16U AAU program. He is a tall guard and has very good length. Offensively, he likes to play in the open court and finish above the rim. He also made some shots beyond the arc as well. Defensively, he is athletic and can guard some forwards as well.
Sharron Young I 6’0 I Guard I Morgantown High School
Sharron is currently playing with the Easy Street Family Threat (ESF) 2024 Under Armour Rise AAU team. He is a solid point guard who has a high IQ for the game. He made some shots behind the arc and well as in the mid range. He really gets after loose balls and gets easy layups. He is also a good ball handler and passer. Defensively, he can match up man to man with most guards, and does a nice job playing the passing lane.
Cole Shively I 6’0 I Guard I Triton High School
Cole plays for the 5 Star 2024 Landis AAU program. Cole impressed yesterday with his high energy and hustle plays. He likes to play at a fast pace, but still under control. He can handle the ball and penetrate through most defenses. Cole can also step out behind the arc a make some shots. Defensively, he gets to the boards and will compete until the very end.
Aiden Pastoriza I 6’6 I Forward I Lumen Christi
Aiden is on the DV5 2024 AAU team and they are lucky to have him. He can play the 4 or 5 positions because of his height, length, and strength. He is an agile big, and runs the floor well. Aiden sets solid on-ball screens, and rolls to the basket the correct way. Defensively, he has a good close out to the shooter, and rebounds well. He is overall a fundamentally sound player.
Jimmy Hill I 5’7 I Guard I Dunbar High School
Jimmy currently plays with the Team Takeoff 2024 AAU program. Jimmy has good upper body strength and can keep guards where he wants them. He was impressive Day 1 with his court vision and ball handling. His turnovers were down and he was constantly looking to get his teammates involved. Defensively, he can keep his opponent in front of him and will compete until the final buzzer.