2022 Mid Atlantic Jam Fest- Day 1 Standout Wings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This past weekend, players and teams were in mid summer form at the Hoop Group Mid Atlantic Jam Fest in Manheim, PA. In the final part of a three part series, here is a look at the top wings who performed well on Saturday.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1524103,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/20220716_153240-crop-1446x949-1658752372.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/20220716_153240-crop-1446x949-1658752372.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1524103"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Justas Bardauskas-F-2023-Loomis Chaffee School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Justas is a 6’8, 205 pound forward with length and athleticism. He does a great job catching and finishing above the rim through contact. Justas has a soft touch in the paint and rebounds well on both ends of the floor. He also moves his feet and can get out in transition. Defensively, he can guard multiple positions with his agility. If he continues to work on his perimeter shooting, he could be a nice fit in a D1 program.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1516016,"width":377,"height":537,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/20220716_153255.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/20220716_153255-720x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1516016" width="377" height="537"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Will Groot-F-2023-The Hotchkiss School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Will is a 6’9, 210 pound forward who can play the 3-5 positions. Will can stretch the floor by making three pointers or dominate in the free-throw mid range area. Will can get out and run on the fast break, and he can find his teammates with his court vision. Defensively, he is strong and is a good rebounder. D1’s should have their eye on this kid. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1524107,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/20220716_131520-crop-1295x851-1658752608.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/20220716_131520-crop-1295x851-1658752608.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1524107"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Zach Bloom-G/F-2025-Riverside High School (VA)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"left"} --> <p class="has-text-align-left">Zach is a 5’10, 195 pound wing who plays at the shooting guard or small forward position. He can knock down shots inside or outside of the perimeter. He never seems to be rattled and plays within himself. Zach has good upper body strength and does a good job using his ball handle to get to his spots. On defense, his strength allows him to slow his opponents down. If he continues to work on handling the ball, he can be a nice fit in a D2-D3 program. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1524108,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/20220716_192100-scaled-crop-1746x1147-1658752666.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/20220716_192100-scaled-crop-1746x1147-1658752666.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1524108"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>AJ Clark-G/F-2023-Menchville High School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>AJ is a 6’4, 175 pound wing who is athletic and has a high IQ. He is strong with the basketball and likes to get the ball up the floor quickly. When attacking the basket, AJ is above the rim. Speed and agility is not an issue for him. Defensively, he anticipates where plays are going, and he guards multiple positions. If he continues working on perimeter shot, I can see him playing on a D1 roster. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:gallery {"linkTo":"file","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-gallery alignleft has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped"><!-- wp:image {"id":1518334,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/20220716_130557.jpg?1658335603"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/20220716_130557-1024x964.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1518334"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --></figure> <!-- /wp:gallery --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jacob Wimbush-G/F-2025-T2 Academy AAU Program</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jacob is a 6’3, 220 pound wing with an arsenal of inside and outside scoring capability. He can get it going quickly and score in bunches. In transition, Jacob can initiate the fast break or be on the receiving end finishing above the rim. Defensively, he has a high IQ and can defend multiple positions with his strength and athleticism. Whether on the defensive or offensive side, Jacob looks to put his stamp on the game. D1 and D2 programs should be monitoring him closely. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->