Two 2019 prospects from Team Phoenix-Giles 16U really made their mark in Greensboro
Team Phoenix-Giles 16U:
6’3 guard 2019 Dhieu Deing (Southern Guilford)
Over the weekend he led the team by averaging 24.5pts, 8.5 rebounds, shooting 45% from the floor – including hitting 15 3-pointers during our 4 games. The best part of his game is not his shooting ability, however. It is his ability to weave through defenders and find a way to score no matter what.
One of Dhieu’s strengths is his ability to play a full game at a high level. He NEVER takes a play off no matter what the score may be. Whether up by 15 or down 20, Deing gives 100% at a break-neck pace. He can play the point guard, 2 or 3 position and has a keen understanding of the game.
He started every game as a sophomore for Southern Guilford this year and he made the All-Conference Team on a team that won the regular season conference title for the first time in 25 years. (https://www.greensboro.com/sports/hsxtra/southern-guilford-boys-ends-drought-with-league-title/article_656701c9-0cc1-5bd2-a270-0f865a89455d.html)
He is a cousin of former Duke University star and current Los Angeles Laker Luol Deng.
He has a 2.9 GPA that is rising each semester and is a great kid both on and off the court. Although he lost his father to a heart attack in 2011 he has a strong family and community support system that can recognize his winning smile a mile away.
6’4 Center 2019 Triston Leonard (Southeast Guilford)
Triston just began playing basketball in the 8th grade, yet in 2 short years he has easily become an elite rebounder and tremendous defensive presence on the floor. He averaged 10 rebounds and 4 blocks over the weekend at the Grassroots TOC. In his eyes it doesn’t seem like much, but in this day and age where the art of rebounding has almost been lost it is a true treasure.
The best parts of Triston’s game are things that don’t show up in the stat sheet. He has the speed, quickness, and agility of a guard. At 6’4, 185-pounds, he has the ability to handle pressure in the backcourt without getting into foul trouble. He also has the best attitude and disposition of any player we have coached. He has a positive attitude and is always respectful to each and every referee, player, fan, and coach.
Triston played varsity basketball at Southeast Guilford this past year. As he begins to figure out and master the offensive side of his game he will become a huge prospect for any coach or team that values hard work, rebounding, and defense.