Earlier this week, Phenom Hoops traveled out to Charlotte for a closer look at the new 1 of 1 Regional (formerly ACE Skill Development) squads. This organization has steadily grown each year since the start of its formation, and now transitions into its next phase as a program. While they’ve continued to pick kids from the same areas, one could argue these are their most talented groups yet. This article will focus specifically on the Scriven and Crawford teams. Let’s break down the rosters…
Scriven:
Despite being absent from the practice, guys like Canyon Keilman and Silas Madison will be pivotal to the success of this group. We’ve watched Keilman several times over the last few years shine as a crafty, heady floor general. He’s smart, skilled, and unselfish, showing the ability to consistently create for others or apply pressure as a scorer. Keilman shoots the ball well along the perimeter, but also displays vision and quickness to touch the paint and locate open teammates with regularity. Madison is a physical lefty with a strong downhill sense and the ability to make plays with or without the ball in his hands. Given his instincts, physicality, and athleticism, he has the tools to be a leader for this group.
In terms of those in attendance, Peyton Worrell stood out through his size and appealing inside-out game. He’s a good athlete who can knock down jumpers, operate as a screener in two-man actions, or attacking opponents off the bounce. Worrell displayed nice instincts as a passer and looked to hit cutters in stride when surveying out of the post. Alongside him, Brendon Zullette is an extremely athletic forward who impacts the game through his explosiveness and general activity on both ends of the floor. He plays the passing lanes well, outworks opponents on the glass, and finishes well above the rim.
In looking at their collection of guards/wings, Lawson Rummel, Erymiah Singh, and Colby Shumate each bring their own dynamic to this group. Rummel is a steady, fundamentally sound player with an unselfish, well-rounded approach to the game. Useful perimeter shooter and solid decision-maker. Singh utilizes his length and high motor very well to wreak havoc defensively. He’s a capable shooter, but is arguably at his best getting downhill. Lastly, Shumate is a long, athletic wing who displayed a variety of intriguing flashes on both ends of the floor. Active rebounder and defender with useful ability to attack in transition.
Crawford:
Although this group has a lot of scrappy, high-energy pieces, guys like CJ Sanchez, Cole Ashley, and Owen McNeil stood out as top performers during this practice. Sanchez ran the team and displayed the ability to create paint touches, set up others, and convert floaters. He’s also a quality cutter and spot-up threat who knows how to operate without the ball. Ashley is a smaller guard who is comfortable toggling between initiating the offense or applying pressure as a spot-up threat. McNeil has somewhat of an unassuming nature but clearly knows how to impact the game and find opportunities as a shooting threat from beyond the arc.
Guys like Anthony Sena and Nate Godoe represent most of the size for this group. Sena is a long post player with a developing skillset. Displays nice activity around the basket on both ends of the floor. Godoe possesses a strong frame and a blossoming skillset, but also displays flashes of being able to handle the ball.
The trio of Lucas Lasher, Nolan Lawson, and Tristian Mackie each found success through their ability to produce within the flow of the action. Lasher is a smart cutter who can finish or knock down spot-up jumpers. Lawson highlighted secondary ball-handling and an understanding of how to fill in the gaps. Mackie shoots the ball with confidence and positions himself for success. Rounding out this group, guys like Kenny English, Jacob Warren, Chase Huffstickler, and Aadi Patel should each provide solid minutes.