Grassroots Preview : Upward Stars Upstate Blue 17U
Prep Hoops had a chance to see the Upward Stars Upstate Blue 17U squad a few weeks back in Columbia. Lets take a closer look at this team right here in this article on your source for basketball coverage in…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops had a chance to see the Upward Stars Upstate Blue 17U squad a few weeks back in Columbia. Lets take a closer look at this team right here in this article on your source for basketball coverage in the Palmetto State. The Upward Stars Upstate Blue 17U battled the Upward Stars Southeast 2020 while we were in attendance. The game when down to the final minute before the Southeast squad pulled away.
Upward Stars Upstate Blue 17U
Head Coach – Ward Yount
Alex Cunningham
# 3 Alex Cunningham – Greenwood HS
# 4 Tra’sean Staggs – Dorman HS
# 5 Loren Boyette – Queen’s Grant (NC)
#11 Keondre Shippey – Dorman HS
#12 Kavion Morris – Greenville Tech
Zach Laird# 21 Zach Laird – Brashier Middle College
Ma’Lik Joseph# 23 Ma’Lik Joseph – Southside Christian
# 24 Sully Reames – Mauldin HS
# 33 Dorian Miles – Eastside HS
Jai’Breon Ferguson# 35 Jai’Breon Ferguson – Greer Middle College
Alex Cunningham played great this weekend while we were in attendance. Cunningham was getting to the rack and penetrating-kicking the ball to his teammates. Cunningham connected on mid-range jumpers. Cunningham plays with a feisty attitude and grittiness.
Ma’Lik Joseph didn’t play this past season at Southside Christian since arriving from the Bahamas. Joseph plays the game with a great motor and is still learning the game.
Zach Laird is a crafty ball-hander and a spot up shooter. Laird connected on several three pointers from downtown today. Laird plays comfortable off the ball at times.
Dorian Miles 6’6 used a nice jump-hook in the paint and cleared out space in the paint. Miles in the past has showed some glimpses hitting 15-17 footers on the perimeter. Miles needs to stay in condition to be effective when he is a tough guy down low at times.
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