Top 250 Expo: Wilk’s Cream of the Crop
The Prep Hoops Top 250 Expo made it’s was to the Show Me State over the weekend. Center St. Louis was jam packed with talented prospects looking to impress and college coaches looking for their next program changing player. In…
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Continue ReadingThe Prep Hoops Top 250 Expo made it’s was to the Show Me State over the weekend. Center St. Louis was jam packed with talented prospects looking to impress and college coaches looking for their next program changing player. In showcase events like this, the challenge for athletes is to find a way to stand apart from the crowd. As the old saying goes, “the cream will always rise to the top” and such was the case Saturday in the 314. Here is a look at the prospects who separated themselves from the pack:
Jordan Nesbitt – (6’6 c/o ’21) St. Louis Christian
There was a lot of talent in the gym Saturday, but there was no one who could match the size and skill of Jordan Nesbitt. He continued to prove why he is one of the top ’21 prospects in the state. He was electric and strong with the ball and showed off his complete package including some tough pull-up jumpers, breaking his man down off the dribble, scoring inside, and throwing down some rim-rattling dunks.
Rashad Weekly-McDaniels – (6’1 c/o ’20) Trinity Catholic
Rashad picked his moments Saturday to show off his unique combination of strength, skill, and elite vision. He has the rare ability to pass his teammates open and does a very nice job of luring defenders and setting up assist opportunities. He had several long outlets, one-handed bounce passes through traffic, and no-look dimes. When he decided he wanted to score, he would bully his way the basket and finished with tough Euro-steps and soft touch off the glass.
Sam Richardson – (6’4 c/o ’20) Hancock
Sam did what Sam does on Saturday, which is showcase his tremendous athleticism and second-jump ability. He was lethal in transition and showed great finishing ability around the basket. He was the recipient of a number of lobs on the break from Weekly-McDaniels. He continues to improve his range and really caught our eye with his shot-blocking ability. He had a number of chase downs and weak-side step-over swats.
Daniel Abreu – (6’5 c/o ’20) Willard
Versatility, IQ, and effort. Three traits that are synonymous with Daniel Abreu and three things that made him shine Saturday. He showed the ability to score at all three levels, in half-court or in transition, and can defend nearly every position on the floor. He was able to get on the floor with several guys he has never played with before, and generate immediate cohesion which speaks to his basketball savvy and leadership.
Aahmod Scarbrough – (6’3 c/o ’21) Hazelwood Central
Aahmod showed flashes of elite play-making ability and appears primed for his stock to sky-rocket as the high school season approaches. Towards the end of events like this, guys tend to get fatigued and slow down a bit. Scarbrough continuously put it in another gear and seemed to be playing at a higher speed than anyone else. He was blowing by defenders, punishing the rim, and was consistently burying jumpers on Saturday.
Wunya Brown – (6’0 c/o ’21) St. Mary’s
Wunya really put on a show Saturday. He was seemingly able to score it at will. He is hard to keep in front and has crafty finishing ability around the basket. He hit some really tough contested fade-away jumpers that not too many players can convert on.
Evan Worley – (6’7 c/o ’20) Hillsboro
Evan has improved tremendously over the summer and really impressed Saturday. He has great length, defended the post well, and blocked tons of shots. He is more aggressive playing at the rim, hammering home a number of dunks in traffic. He has always been able to stretch the floor with his jumper, but now he is putting the ball on the floor and pulling up off the dribble in traffic. He is one college coaches should be watching very closely in the coming months.