Stars and Stripes: Day 1 Takeaways
Stars and Stripes High School Basketball Showcase. The event is held at Houston Christian High School. Eastbay and Adidas have teamed up for this event. Here our takeaways from Day 1. Ty Archibald 6’0 SG / 2019 / Houston…
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Continue ReadingStars and Stripes High School Basketball Showcase. The event is held at Houston Christian High School. Eastbay and Adidas have teamed up for this event. Here our takeaways from Day 1.
Ty Archibald 6’0 SG / 2019 / Houston Christian
Shot the leather off the ball shooting 7/9 from behind the arc. Catch and shoot specialist who was rising up over his opponent. He also pulled up in transition from deep and mid-range. He finished the game with 27 points.
Noah Kon 6’0 PG / 2021 / Houston Christian
Played solid throughout the entire game. Played physically on the defensive side of the ball. Was able to take his man off the dribble every time. Had 3 dunk attempts in the game. Finished with 10 points. Plays with a lot of energy and emotion.
Jadon Routt 6’3 F / 2019 / St Thomas Episcopal
Was a physical presence inside. He was in the right place at the right time under the rim all game long. Finished with 24 points. Finished at a high rate around the rim. Utilizes his triple threat package from the post.
D’Avian Houston 6’1 CG / 2020 / Episcopal
Was all over his opponent like white on rice. Played hard nosed defense and didn’t give his opponent any breathing room. He tallied 3 steals in the game. Offensively he played with a good motor. Set solid off ball screens. Didn’t take a lot of shots but was a big factor for his team and finished with 10 points.
Jahari Long 6’4 PG / 2020 / Episcopal
Played with a good motor. He was hitting his defender with the slo-mo hessi. Was able to change speed to control the game. There some tough no look passes and finished with 5 assist. He also had 9 points for the game.
Aurthor Kaluma 6’7 SF / 2021 / Universal Academy
This long physical specimen is the play initiator for his team. He has a strong handle on the ball. He was able to get his teammates great looks at the rim. Finished with 4 assist. He was able to get in the lane and also had some good looks from deep. He finished with 9 points. He was also active on the glass and totaled 6 rebounds.
Jonathan Aku 6’10 C / 2020 / iSchool Entrepreneurial Academy
Was a force in the paint. He was altering shots. Had a good physical presence inside. He was moving his opponent out the way. He had 20 points in the game. Got dirty in the paint and out worked his opponent.
Quevian Adger 6’7 SF / 2020 / iSchool Entrepreneurial Academy
Worked hard late in the game. Had a slow start to the game. When he got going he was a force. He was knocked down outside shot. Got to the paint and was finishing through contact. He was active on the defensive side of the ball also. Finished with 13 points and 5 steals.
Austin Benigi 5’10 PG / 2022 / Texas Christian
Austin got to the paint. Got his teammates involved in the game. This young prospect controls the offense for his team. He’s decisive with the ball. He finished with 17 points and 4 assist.
Chanse Perkins 6’3 SG / 2022 / Texas Christian
Knocked down two Trey balls. Finished through contact at the rim. Converted his and-1. He finished with 11 points and shot 2/2-2FG, 2/3-3PT, and 1/1-FT.
Zack Golaszewski 6’0 SG / 2019 / The Woodlands Christian Academy.
Zack shot the ball well from behind the arc. Finished with 18 points in the game. Knocked down 5 trey balls. He moves good without the ball in constant motion.
Stayve Thomas 6’6 F / 2020 / West Brook
Played solid in the 2nd quarter and 3rd quarter. Ran the floor well. Played above the rim at times throughout the game. He finished well in the lane. Had good post control and utilized his length well. Finished with 11 points and 8 rebounds.