Location: Upward Stars Center court 5
Shakeel Moore, 6' 2020 G with Team United EYBL 16u – Hands down one of the best prospects in the event. Powerful PG is an easy riser with speed and strength to compliment all that bounce. We did not see anyone that could stay in front of him when he decided to go. Good vision, decision making, and handles all in one package. Kid is legit and will be one of the more sought after players in his class for his position.
Javarzia Belton, 6'10 2020 F with Team United EYBL 16u – Dude is a grown ass man out on the floor. Size and strength would allow him to play at the D1 level right now. Challenges everything on the defensive end and controls the glass. Best part of it all'' Dude is still very raw and is far from a finished product. His footwork needs work and has nothing to compliment the power game at this point but you can see the potential for it. Even if he never gets any better and stays as is, kids still a D1 power player. Crazy ceiling here if he can tap into it.
Joshua Birdsong, 6'5 2019 W with Pro One 17u – Provides nice length and ability off the wing. Showed the ability to score in a variety of different ways but what we loved was his pull up jumper. With his length, bounce, and ability to pull up on a dime he can get a good look whenever he wants. Scores at all three levels and has a body that can handle some dirty work inside as well. Game easily translates to the wing at the next level.
Tyler McKinney, 6'2 2020 G with Team Vision – Easy game on this kid works in any system in any era of hoops. Not flashy but makes the right play at the right time and is always around the ball. Good range on the jumper, handles good enough to hold his own on the wing, and is efficient with his touches. This is type of player you love to have as a coach. Not the highest ceiling we saw this weekend but does have a solid floor you can live with at the next level.
Justin Tene, 6'9 2018 F with Team Vision – Love the size on this kid as he is as strong as he is long. Raw player has great hands and the footwork you look for as well in a big. Still needs to develop the game offensively as he does not have any real go to moves at this point but still will give you a double/double as is. We were told he was also his teams leading scorer in soccer this past year as well telling us about his fitness level and all around skills. Lots of fun to watch.
