Jr3SSB eye-catching guards in Oklahoma
The junior kids of adidas 3SSB battled at The Young Family Athletic Center located in Norman, Oklahoma. The Young family is responible for creating great guards. So why not highlight the guards that caught my eye. Niles Neumann HEIGHT 4'10"…
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Continue ReadingThe junior kids of adidas 3SSB battled at The Young Family Athletic Center located in Norman, Oklahoma. The Young family is responible for creating great guards. So why not highlight the guards that caught my eye.
Niles Neumann
Niles Neumann
Neumann exploded for 38 points in his Sunday evening game. Might be small in stature but he have an impressive unique skill to get his shot off against long bigger opponents. Doesn’t need much space to release his shot either. Combine that with how he handles ball pressure along with his ball handling. Tight handle keeping the ball on string even under tight on-ball pressure. Never rattled by the pressure defense brings, and embraces the contact. Smart player that uses his IQ to make plays on both ends of the floor.
David Mata
David Mata
Mata have one of the smoothest play styles. Knockdown outside shooter with craftiness to his game. Drives strong to the rim and great under the basket finisher. Defensively he posses good anticipation skills along with playing uptight man defense which led to him forcing turnovers. Physical guard that plays with grit.
Baebae Groom
Baebae Groom
Groom have a unique built with his wingspan that is great for the point guard position. Plays with a motor creating huge stops on the defensive end. Guard that gets in the middle of the floor and make good decisions. Great leaping ability. Explosive player when he attacks the rim. Guard that plays physical on both ends of the floor. Unique ability to hang in the air. Athletic, quick, and playmaking guard that we should keep an eye on.
Braylon Jackson
Braylon Jackson
Jackson consistently drove to the rim for easy scoring opportunities using angles given to him. A ball hawk defensively intercepting passes in the air. Great change of pace in his dribble that keep defenders guessing. Can get to the paint and finish some touch contested shots this weekend.
Bo Pecic
Bo Pecic
Put on an impressive shooting performance coming off screens. Hit a game winner in his Sunday evening game rubbing shoulders as he runs off the screen. Doesn’t settle of the outside jumper with the understands of driving by a hard close out.
Tyree Wooten Jr
Tyree Wooten Jr
Tyree is a name we all need to keep an eye on. Loads of potential at the point guard position with his unselfish play. Unpredictable change of pace with his dribble. Have the gift to create separation from his defender with counter dribble moves. Consistently touches in the paint, and attacks middle specifically. Understands the game within the game. Sponge when it comes to learning the game.