The Titans went up with unarguably the top 15U team that is in the event to open up Day 1, and while the odds were stacked against them, you do get to see who competes and who does in these kinds of situations, and he made the most of the game. He still played the right way, competed, and had a few plays that popped. I like that he was still getting screens and passing. He was still shooting the mid-range jumpers and had a few over-the-shoulder drop finishes no matter who was around, and despite giving up major size and athleticism, was battling for boards and on plays. He’s a player who plays hard and the right way, and that stood out to me on Day 1. Curious to see how they build off of that game, and he’ll be a player I keep an eye on. 

Erickson was in his bag all weekend. His jumper was smooth, and he played with a calm, confident rhythm that made him tough to guard. Whether he was pulling up off the dribble or catching and shooting, he had total control of the ball and his body. He’d hit defenders with a quick dribble drive, get them leaning, then stop on a dime and knock down the step back. From deep, he was lights out. He showed off serious range, hitting three’s from well beyond the arc and making it look easy. The defense had to respect him everywhere on the floor, which opened up even more space for him to operate. Erickson was a true scoring threat every time he touched the ball, and he played with that quiet confidence that lets you know he was locked in

Erickson stood out defensively, using his length and quick feet to generate steals and force turnovers. His on ball pressure was disruptive, and he was able to get to the paint and finish through contact offensively. His two-way impact gave his team an added edge and helped them pour it on early.