EYBL Atlanta: Friday 16U Standouts
CARTERSVILLE, GA – Session 1 of Nike’s EYBL began on Friday, and my focus for tonight’s coverage was on the 16U action. Team Durant kicked things off with a 69-47 win over Alabama Fusion, and The Family defeated Team Takeover…
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Continue ReadingCARTERSVILLE, GA – Session 1 of Nike’s EYBL began on Friday, and my focus for tonight’s coverage was on the 16U action. Team Durant kicked things off with a 69-47 win over Alabama Fusion, and The Family defeated Team Takeover by two points in a hard-fought contest. Below is a quick rundown on five players who stood out.
QUINCY ALLEN | 6’6 G | TEAM TAKEOVER/MARET ‘21
Quincy Allen did not have his best game offensively, but he made up for it by making impact plays on defense and helping out on the boards. Despite the fact that his shot was not falling, Allen did show confidence in his handle and paint getting ability. He did also showcase a high motor, and the ability to finish in traffic or through contact.
CHACE DAVIS | 6’2 G | TEAM DURANT/ST. ANDREW’S ‘21
From my seat, Chace Davis was the biggest standout of the second half. It started on the defensive end where he rebounded well and put his body on the line by taking a charge. Davis excelled in transition offensively where he ran the floor and finished with touch.
KNASIR “DUG” MCDANIEL | 5’9 PG | TEAM TAKEOVER/PVI ‘22
Dug McDaniel was devastating in transition, where he showcased elite handles and impressive burst along with the ability to finish in traffic. He consistently got into the lane and showed impressive touch in his use of floaters as well as with his off hand.
RODNEY RICE | 6’3 G | TEAM DURANT/BULLIS ‘22
Rodney Rice started the game off well by getting into an early rhythm and knocking down several shots from the perimeter. Rice’s first half performance was key in helping his team build an ultimately insurmountable lead.
JAKAI ROBINSON | 6’3 G | TEAM TAKEOVER/NCA ‘21
Jakai Robinson found so many ways to contribute on both ends of the floor. He reacted quickly to the ball and recorded several deflections, but also won a handful of 50/50 balls as a result. Robinson applied constant pressure on the opposing defense with his ability to get downhill and seek contact. He also converted efficiently from the foul line.