Bluff City Blues: 5 solid performers
Saturday marked the first day of the Prep Hoops Bluff City Blues AAU Tournament at the Perfect 7 Sports Academy in Memphis, Tennessee. I was on hand for the first day of action. Here are five solid performers from the…
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Continue ReadingSaturday marked the first day of the Prep Hoops Bluff City Blues AAU Tournament at the Perfect 7 Sports Academy in Memphis, Tennessee.
I was on hand for the first day of action.
Here are five solid performers from the event:
Eric Grant, West Alabama Elite 2024: The 6-foot-2 combo guard had 17 points in his team’ win over Life Changers 2024. Grant did a great job of penetrating to the basket and finishing through contact. When the game was tight with under a minute left, Grant made three out of four free throws to seal the win.
DJ McDonald, Hardwood Elite 2025: McDonald was one of the best scorers on the floor Saturday. The 5-11 guard made every opportunity count from the perimeter and also displayed his ability to finish at the rim in transition. McDonald had 12 points in a win over the South Arkansas Hoopsters 2025.
Drew Austermann, Hardwood Elite 2025: Austermann sees the floor well, looked up the floor each time in transition when one of his teammates sprinted to the basket. He’s also crafty and doesn’t have problems getting to his spots on the floor. Austermann had 12 points in a win over the South Arkansas Hoopsters 2025.
Mason Carroll, Hardwood Elite 2025: The 6-6 forward was a force on the defensive end, contesting or blocking every shot in his way. He can also stretch the floor and knock down shots from the perimeter. Carroll was solid on both ends of the floor and has a chance to play college basketball someday.
Rafe Merriweather, West Alabama Elite 2024: Merriweather was too physical and strong in Saturday’s win over Life Changers 2024. He was getting key rebounds, key putbacks, while making key shots from the perimeter. Merriweather had 17 points in the win and played with intensity on both ends of the floor.