Carolina Riptide

6'2 '21 Christian Taylor- The undersized big man was among the most productive hustle players for this Riptide team. He's willing and ready to take whatever role his team needs and maximizes it. Taylor doesn't require offensive touches to make an impact and does a phenomenal job of outworking opponents for rebounds on both ends of the floor.

 

RDC Lakers

6'3 '21 Po'Boigh King- No prospect was more impressive than King, a strong, crafty all-around guard prospect that led his team in almost every single category. He received extra defensive pressure and still did an excellent job of controlling the offensive action and making his presence felt. King passed and rebounded the ball very well, but also made plenty of contributions without needing the ball in his hands.

 

6'0 '21 Collin O'Sullivan- The off-guard easily stood out as the most impressive shooter on the day, going a perfect six-for-six from beyond the arc and getting his points within the flow of the offense. O'Sullivan sets up quickly, possesses deep range, and makes smart decisions with the ball in his hands. He was a major part of their win and will be able to carve out a terrific role on any team.

 

Team Power

6'1 '23 Dyquavion Short- The long, athletic wing prospect showcased a very effective skillset during this showing, creating for himself or others, getting wherever he wanted on offense, and locking up on defense. Short forced turnovers at a strong rate and pushed transition play at every opportunity. He displayed a nice feel for the game, made quality reads with the ball, and led by example on both ends of the floor.

 

PSB

6'1 '23 Gio Nannucci- There's so much to like with the skilled wing prospect, given his incredible polish and advanced feel for the game. Nannucci possesses amazing footwork and consistently looks to take advantage of size mismatches in the post. He handles the ball well, especially for his size, and is capable of creating for himself or others with ease. Nannucci is pretty crafty with the ball and attacks well in transition.

 

LKN1

6'0 '23 Alex Gruber- The all-purpose wing was easily the most dominant prospect for either team during this contest. He did everything and did it at a high level, from rebounding to scoring to setting up others. Gruber naturally makes things happen on defense, simply due to his high activity and intelligent positioning. He loves to push the break in transition and makes consistently smart decisions with the ball.

 

Team Hickory

6'0 '23 Chris Culliver- The entire Team Hickory squad looked much better in their second showing of the day, playing harder and elevating the intensity on both ends of the floor. In many ways, that started with the toughness and leadership from Culliver. He attacked the rim with poise and finished strong through contact.