Selassie Trahan-Castillo relied on his athleticism and defensive versatility to make a significant impact at the Jr. EYBL Peach Jam. Despite his size, he moved well enough to match up with guards, sliding his feet, cutting off driving lanes, and rarely allowing ball handlers to gain an advantage off the dribble. His lateral quickness, length, and ability to recover made him a difficult defender to shake in space. Trahan-Castillo consistently embraced challenging perimeter assignments and proved he could effectively guard multiple positions.