Morning 13U Standouts from Chi-Town Tip Off

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The morning slate of games had talent on full display. While strong guard play set the tone, the forwards also made a strong impact in their games. Through good team basketball and several great games and performances, here are some prospects that stood out during the morning slate. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Terrence Tucker (2031) | G | Region Force 13U - 2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tucker was excellent in the first game of the day, helping lead his team to a win. Tucker excelled at getting downhill and finishing at the rim through contact. He has good handles that allow him to break down his defender and get easy looks. Defensively, Tucker has active hands allowing him to rack up the steals.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brodie Welshan (2031) | G/F | Region Force 13U - 2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Welshan was an offensive hub for Region Force. He is a skilled driver who makes smart reads and delivers accurate passes to open teammates. Welshan can initiate the offense with his handle and vision. He can even step back from beyond the arc and knock down shots.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2837729' first='Trey' last='Boye'] (2031) | G | Respect the Game 13U - 1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Boye is a stud combo guard with great feel for the game at his age. He navigates the pick and roll very well, making good decisions with the ball. Boye is a high iq guard with a great handle and quick burst. Boye can score at all three levels efficiently with a smooth release. The 2031 guard can score off the dribble and off the catch.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2836930' first='Errol' last='Zulic'] (2031) | F | Respect the Game 13U - 1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Zulic is a big forward who knows how to use his height. He showcased good footwork in the post and the ability to hit hook shots over defenders. Zulic has a nice touch around the rim. Defensively, Zulic is a strong rim protector who forces contested looks at the rim.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2405317' first='Ryan' last='Cavanaugh'] (2031) | G | Respect the Game 13U - 1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cavanaugh is a super quick guard. He has a good handle and the ability to hit shots off the dribble. Cavanaugh showcased a nice side step three early in his game. He can see up the floor and is a good passer. Cavanaugh is a super active defender, picking up players on offense and getting on ball steals.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2532311' first='AJ' last='Williams'] (2031) | G | [program_tooltip program_id='2622592' first='Flight' last='Athletics'] 13U - 1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams helped lead his team to a huge second half comeback. Williams is an efficient scorer who can knock down shots from beyond the arc. He has a good handle that allows him to get downhill where he can finish consistently at the rim. The 2031 guard displays good vision with the ball in his hands. Williams brings relentless energy on the court, getting tons of deflections and steals, which helped fuel the comeback.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->