Courtesy of Queens Athletics If it’s been said once, it’s been said a million times: big men develop slower than others. Many instances exist when a tall kid is simply forced into the sport due to their physical advantages. However, those who love the game and consistently work to improve typically succeed in basketball. The most recent addition to the list of late bloomers who ultimately panned...
Team 14 Coach: Dre Simmons #25: 5’2 ’29 Elijah Williams (Reidsville) First up, Elijah Williams is a 5-foot-2 prospect in the Class of 2029. Despite being the smallest camper on this team, he found several ways to make his presence felt. The next step in his development process is working to get stronger, as it would make him a better finisher through contact. Coach Dre on Williams: “Elijah is a...
The Bigs If big men is your thing, if you’re a sucker for the high flying, rim protecting power 5 bigs, boy do we have a show for you. Not only do you have a number of nationally ranked guys who are 6’10” and up, but you also have a host of high-flying small ball bigs who look to tear the rim off while being incredibly switchable on defense. Phenom’s Palmetto Winter...
