Big Foot Team Spotlight: 16-U Powerhouse Hoops Red
Powerhouse, as an entire organization, had a great deal of success this past weekend. Powerhouse Hoops Red finished 2-1 while winning the first round of the 16-U Gold Championship Bracket. Throughout the weekend, many players on the team had strong…
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Continue ReadingPowerhouse, as an entire organization, had a great deal of success this past weekend. Powerhouse Hoops Red finished 2-1 while winning the first round of the 16-U Gold Championship Bracket. Throughout the weekend, many players on the team had strong performances. However, the play of Dakota Perry 5’9″ PG 2018 (Montana), Ben Claypool 6’2″ SG/SF 2018 Williams Field, and Mason Sorensen 6’3″ SG/SF Basha.
Honorable Mentions:
Ben Claypool 6’2″ SG/SF 2018 Williams Field – Claypool does a nice job for Powerhouse Hoops Red of extending the court with his ability to shoot the basketball. He has a good release and solid form. In addition, he has a confident dribble and a decent ability to attack the rim. He also assists on the defensive end as his length helps close driving gaps and allows for him to give up a couple of steps but still get back into the play.
Dakota Perry 5’9″ PG 2018 (Montana) – Perry has a solid handle and does a good job of handling pressure. He has above average explosion and a precise dribble that allows him to hit the exact spots in order to create separation from defenders. When driving, Perry did a solid job of bringing the second defender and finding the open shooter, which typically was Sorensen or Claypool. As far as on the ball defense, Perry moves well laterally and can keep most guards in front. He could have trouble guarding bigger guards; however, he did a nice job of turning the offensive player in the back court and keeping his man to one side in the half court.
Mason Sorensen 6’3″ SG/SF Basha – Sorensen has a lot of upside to add to an already very talented Basha team. He has good length, a solid handle, and an ability to put the basketball on the floor as well as use jab steps to create separation. Sorensen has a more aggressive playing style and gets on the glass well. He really impressed with his ability to rotate in help side and build a wall to provide an altering presence on the opposition’s shots.