Freshman Showcase: Team 5
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Saturday September 2nd we had the 1st annual inaugural Freshman Showcase at the Phhacility in Phx, AZ. We had exactly 51 players total in attendance with six teams of 8-9 players on a team. We now look at all six teams and break…
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Continue ReadingSaturday September 2nd we had the 1st annual inaugural Freshman Showcase at the Phhacility in Phx, AZ.
We had exactly 51 players total in attendance with six teams of 8-9 players on a team. We now look at all six teams and break down each player.
We move over to Team 5:
Makhi Anthony Makhi Anthony 5'11" | PG Phhoenix Prep | 2027 State AZ Phhoenix Prep
A scoring point guard with a tight handle and skill. He can burst by his defender with his speed and quick first step. He can hit the catch three or blow by his defender and get to the basket. His passing also stands out and he will throw the dime with either hand.
Carsyn Dean Carsyn Dean 6'3" | SG Ironwood | 2027 State AZ Ironwood (Pictured)
A good sized shooting guard can blow by his opponents with his long strides in the lane. He also can hesitate and get by. He has a smooth stroke from the three with deep range and perfect ball rotation. He can use his shifty handle to get to his spots he wants to. He can pull-up from mid-range and then post up and go to work or fall away.
Tayshawn Juarez Tayshawn Juarez 5'11" | SF Sprague | 2027 State OR Mountain View Mesa
A wing forward who rebounds well in his area. He has quick hands on defense and he moves the ball. He has three point range with a quicker trigger off the catch. He can also blow by his defender to get to the basket and lay it in.
Noah Mckinney Noah Mckinney 6'1" | SF Pusch Ridge | 2027 State AZ Pusch Ridge
A versatile and fluid wing forward. He handles the ball well and can grab a ball off the glass and take it coast to coast. He can score from all levels with perfect ball rotation on his shooting from mid to the three. He often cuts, his footwork is legit and can fall away in the post. He is a sneaky good passer and will rebound and block shots. One of the most well-rounded incoming freshmen from Tucson.
Kevin Kuang Kevin Kuang 5'11" | SG AZ College Prep | 2027 State AZ AZ College Prep
A guard who rebounds the ball in and out of his area. He is a good passer who handles it decently to blow by his defender. He has a burst he can utilize to get downhill to score. He likes getting easy points off the glass.
Ashton Musser Ashton Musser 6'9" | C St. Mary’s | 2027 State AZ St. Mary’s
The tallest player in the showcase by a lot. He is a true post player with great hands and post footwork. He has a polished drop step move and rebounds well and scores in the paint. He keeps the ball high and is a rebound king with his length and size. He will blocks shots in his area and is a good passer for position.
Sire Saul Sire Saul 6'1" | SF Mesa Mountain View | 2027 State AZ Mountain View Mesa
A forward who runs the floor and will score with either hand in the paint. He rebounds the ball well in and out of his area. He scores on runners and floaters and can dribble drive after smartly changing speeds for layups in traffic. He also hustles on both sides of the court.
Carter Watson Carter Watson 5'11" | PG Gilbert | 2027 State AZ Gilbert
A point guard who is a good passer and plays with a high IQ for the game. He runs the court well for layups and moves the ball like a guard should. He can blow by his opponents for layups and will often drive and kick it and throw up the court passes.