2nd Annual SLAM Tampa Hoopfest: Day 1 Standouts
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The 2nd Annual SLAM Tampa Hoopfest is underway and continues through Saturday at Sports Leadership & Management. The field consists of eight schools representing five different states. Prep Hoops Florida scouts Allen Pettigrew and Ross Van De Griek were on…
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Continue ReadingThe 2nd Annual SLAM Tampa Hoopfest is underway and continues through Saturday at Sports Leadership & Management. The field consists of eight schools representing five different states. Prep Hoops Florida scouts Allen Pettigrew and Ross Van De Griek were on the grounds of the event. Here is who stood out on Day 1:
The 6-2 senior shooting guard was very strong on the attack where he finished above the rim as well as from beyond the arc. Cunningham also displayed a great feel for the game when he was playing off the ball and impacted the tempo with his ability to get on the glass. He was very efficient when it came to guarding multiple positions on the defensive end where he didn’t allow an easy look at the rim.
The 6-10 junior forward impacted the game with his energy around the rim where he made everything look easy whether it was in the post or off put-backs. Bartlett was also very disruptive in the passing lanes where he was getting tips and deflections which led to fast break points on the other end. He was also very efficient when it came to blocking shots and protecting the glass on the defensive end limiting the opposition to one-and-done possessions.
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The 6-5 senior guard and Kennesaw State signee was efficient in the first half scoring 17 of his game-high 32 points in the win over Lee (Alabama). Seals did it all whether he was finishing around the rim or from the mid-range. On the defensive side, he showed his athletic ability when it came to blocking shots and rebounding. Seals didn’t force many mistakes on the offensive end where he was knocking down shots on all three levels.
The 6-6 senior guard and Presbyterian commit was connecting on all cylinders finishing with a game-high 27 points in the 71-67 loss to First Assembly Christian. Wilson also added his superb defensive skills when it came to guarding on and off the ball forcing the opposing guards into taking tough shots. He was also effective on the glass at both ends of the floor using his length to keep possessions alive as well as taking charges on the defensive end.
The 6-0 senior guard was very impressive with his speed and finding his teammates in transition. Culberson also displayed his great court vision connecting with several teammates around the rim as well as from beyond the arc on the break. On the defensive end, he did a good job when it came to forcing turnovers and was very active in the passing lanes.
The 6-4 sophomore guard showcased his ability when he scored whether it was in transition or off the catch. Hayes has a blurred amount of speed when he had the basketball in his hands whether it was making the right reads on shooting versus passing the ball. Hayes finished with a team-high 22 points and six assists in the win over Miami Norland. Hayes has taken a huge leap in his game and showcased reasons why he is the top-ranked sophomore in the state of Tennessee.