Grassroots First Person: Hoops4Health
In our “First Person Grassroots Recap” series we take a look at how the travel team season went for one our state’s programs.
Today we talk with Brendan Kolton of Hoops4Health about their 17U team.
Key Wins
Wisconsin Playmakers, North Dakota Phenom, Lake County Predators Florida, SI Select
Overall Thoughts
Team played unselfish team basketball. There were not the “big name players” but they put themselves on the map. Each player played key roles for the team and showed how they could be integral parts of their high school teams. Multiple games came down to the wire. Had 7 games with less than 3 point losses.
Standout Performers
Isiah Burd (Bolingbrook): Long and craft player. Slithers his way to the basket. Should be a breakout player this year. Good passer with length to see over defenders. Solid jumper. Pesky defender. Gets many deflections.
Barlow Alleruzzo (signed with Wabash Valley CC, De La Salle HS): Extremely athletic. Stretch 4 who can knock down the 3 and midrange. Improving on down low presence and post up. Good passer.
Michael Molloy (Lane Tech): Nice stroke from the 3 . Slashes well. Great team player who just makes everyone around him better. Does all the dirty work on the court. Crafty with the ball.