MAIT 2023: Day 3 Top Defenders & Rebounders
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The 20th Annual Montverde Academy Invitational Tournament wrapped on Friday for the final day. Prep Hoops Florida scout Riley Sheppard was on the grounds of Montverde Academy to give you the top defenders and rebounders from the conclusion. Joachim Radcliffe…
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Continue ReadingThe 20th Annual Montverde Academy Invitational Tournament wrapped on Friday for the final day. Prep Hoops Florida scout Riley Sheppard was on the grounds of Montverde Academy to give you the top defenders and rebounders from the conclusion.
Joachim Radcliffe Ametepe
Joachim Radcliffe Ametepe
If there was a hustle award from these three days, it should’ve been awarded to Ametepe-Radcliffe. A do-it-all defender, the senior wing was often tasked with guarding whoever had the hot hand and excelled in doing so. At 6-6, he can guard down-low or on the perimeter, finishing with three blocks and a crucial late-game steal to seal the Bulldogs win on Friday.
It was a toss-up on whether to put Carey here or on the best finishers list after a 21-point and 9 rebound outing, but his three blocks and steal was too much to ignore. Carey is an athletic freak that can guard multiple positions, staying disciplined down low to disrupt shot attempts.
Despite the overtime loss, Degourville was all over the place for Durango. Finishing with three blocks and two steals, the junior guard proved his versatility by switching onto guards and bigs. And while it may not be marked on the box score, Degourville tacked on multiple deflections as well that slowed down Owyhee’s offensive rhythm.
Highlights
The 6-6 senior was huge down the stretch for Owyhee in the overtime victory. The heart Sasser-Gunson plays with is contagious throughout the entire Storm’s team and a big reason for the win. Picking up multiple offensive rebounds in the second half leading to second chance opportunites, the senior wing finished with seven rebounds with his tenacity on the glass.