Sandy’s Spiel Sunday Fall League: Week 4 Standouts

A trendy prospect for D2 schools, Azu showed off his tools in a 61-26 win. Azu had 14 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Jo is a dangerous three-point shooter. He elevates to shoot over contests and glides to the rim, hanging in the air to finish. His vision and sharp passes led to easy buckets. As he adds muscle to his frame, Azu's game could ascend to the next level.     Pigott is an exciting freshman. His length and athleticism stand out in the backcourt. He's got a smooth feel with the ball, able to change speeds when attacking off the dribble. TJ is a well-rounded option. He shoots the ball well from the perimeter and can score tough buckets downhill. TJ has upside as a defender. His instincts often lead him to being in spots where he can make plays, either picking up deflections or rotating over to block shots. TJ recorded 13 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals and 1 block in a win.     The bully-ball king powered his way to 23 points against South Paulding. North loves to attack downhill. He uses his big frame to spin off defenders to get to the rack. He forces referees to blow their whistle as he barrels into the chests of defenders when elevating to finish. North always plays North-South, looking to penetrate at all times. When it comes to being able to get two feet in the paint, there aren't many guards across Georgia who are more consistent and more physical.     LoPresti helped spark a wild comeback, beating Haralson County 47-46 on a last second buzzer beater. Tony showed toughness, playing off two feet in the paint where the defense swarmed him. He managed to keep his cool and protect the ball even when fouls weren't called. LoPresti scored inside the arc on drives and battled on the glass, flirting with a double-double. Tony, who plays all over the floor at times, racked up 16 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and 1 block.     Sky is an interesting sleeper. The tools are certainly there. 6-foot-5, long, lanky and athletic. Rutherford plays at his own pace. He loves to change speeds with a slick handle. Rutherford spins off defenders when penetrating. He needs to make sure he keeps his dribble tight as he can get loose at times, but Sky's playmaking gives Haralson hope in all their games. He sees the floor off the bounce and when he looks for his own offense, he plays above the rim with highlight slams. Defensively, Sky can help guard 1-5. He can be disruptive when guarding the ball and when defending the post. Sky put up 20 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals and 1 block in the heartbreaking loss to Arnold Mill.     Carter's strong offseason continued as he pumped in 20 points in a two-point loss to Darlington. Turnbow has emerged as a go-to guy in the Allatoona backcourt. He's a crafty scorer, able to net jumpers off the catch and off the dribble. Turnbow has subtle toughness when attacking the paint, showcasing the ability to finish with either hand while drawing fouls. Small schools will want to keep an eye on his progress.     Brent checks a lot of boxes. A physical big guard who can both stretch the floor and play bully-ball at times, Bell is in line for a big senior season. He plays with a chip on his shoulder. Bell has shown that he can go on scoring binges to take over games. He has an effortless three-point shot with limited lift but when he gets to the basket, he is steady and explosive off two feet. Brent touched the box score in every category as he tallied 16 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and 2 blocks in a win over Allatoona.