Hoop Group Southern Jam Fest Day 1 Standouts
HAMPTON, VA — The 2016 Hoop Group Southern Jam Fest is officially underway, and Vantage Hoops was on hand to check out the first night of action. Below are some of the standouts from day 1. Stay tuned for continuous…
Access all of Prep Hoops
Continue reading this article and more.
Continue ReadingHAMPTON, VA — The 2016 Hoop Group Southern Jam Fest is officially underway, and Vantage Hoops was on hand to check out the first night of action. Below are some of the standouts from day 1. Stay tuned for continuous coverage throughout the weekend.
Travis Ingram | 2017 | Baltimore Elite 17U
Travis used his length effectively on defense, where he showed strong and active hands on the perimeter. He anticipated well, and was very alert off the ball. He rebounded well out of his position, given his leaping ability and strong hands. He attacked the basket early and often where he showed a high level of athleticism on his finishes.
Jalen Ray | 2017 | Team Loaded 757 17U
Jalen is a smooth left-handed guard who exhibits a smooth a confident stroke from the perimeter both from the catch and off the bounce. He’s a solid rebounder for his position, given his length and quick reactions, along with his leaping ability. He recorded a team-high 17 points while connecting on 5 made three pointers in a win for his team.
Jason Wade | 2017 | River City Reign 17U
Jason is athletic guard who seeks contact and plays above the rim. He was effective at slashing into the paint, where he showed good strength and body control on his finishes. He has solid defensive instincts, quick reactions, and a high motor.
Darryl Morsell | 2017 | Team Melo 17U
Darryl opened the game with a strong put back dunk, showcasing good athleticism and aggression when attacking the offensive glass. He mixed it up nicely on the offensive end, where he took ball-handling duties and made good decisions. His versatility and tireless work ethic on both ends of the court was well-noted.
Antwan Walker | 2017 | Team Loaded VA 17U
Antwan showcased his versatility on both ends of the court, displaying unselfishness solid vision along with high motor. He used his length to contest shots and rebound effectively out of his area. He spaced the floor well, and finished above the rim in traffic.
Blake Francis | 2017 | Baltimore Elite 17U
Blake did a nice job facilitating his team’s offense as the point guard, where he often got into the paint and kicked the ball out to his shooters. Defensively, he played an engaged brand both on and off the ball, where his positioning and anticipation was spot on. The lefty scored 12 points on two made three-pointers.
Cameron Bacote | 2017 | Team Loaded VA 17U
Cameron shot the ball exceptionally well from beyond the arc, where he connected on 6 three-point field goals. While on the ball at the point, he exhibited good vision and unselfishness. He gave great effort defensively, and was active in the passing lanes.
Reese Mona | 2017 | Baltimore Elite 17U
Reese shot the ball very well off the catch from three point range, where he exhibited a quick and confident release. He moved well off the ball and was relentless off the bounce, where he aggressively attacked the basket and looked for contact. Defensively, he was vocal and did a nice job finding his man and boxing him out.
Ameer Bennett | 2017 | River City Reign 17U
Ameer did a great job running the floor, owning a soft touch and good athleticism when finishing around the basket. He is a strong rebounder who showcased good hands and solid anticipation. His touch was well noted out to 15+ feet.