Live Period Recap 1:15u
The spring live period has ended with a lot of players and teams making some noise in the state of Georgia. Let’s take a look at some of the top performers and other news with the 15u/2022 class.
ADIDAS GAUNTLET
Game Elite finished 6-1 in regular season play in the Adidas Gauntlet. Scoot Henderson has led the charge for Game Elite. They have advanced to the Adidas Gauntlet Gold division finale in California later this summer. Unfortunately, Atlanta Celtics and Game Elite JB didn’t fare well during Gauntlet play. The Celtics finished 1-5, while Game Elite JB finished 2-5.
ALL-STARS GO UNDEFEATED
One thing I like about the live period , because the shoe sponsored programs have their own circuits now, more independent teams can get more exposure. Example, Atlanta All-Stars, one of the best programs in the state of Georgia, went 4-0 this weekend at the Hoopseen Atlanta Jam. The All Stars were led by Oscar Lynch, Chance Thacker, and Maksim Vinogradov. The trio were aggressive and leaders all weekend. Keep an eye out for this bunch.
THE XPRESS RISE AT THE UAA
The Atlanta Xpress 15u UAA Rise team had a great showing in Kansas City this weekend. The finished 3-1 on the UAA Rise circuit. This Atlanta Xpress 15u team actually fared better than any other Atlanta Xpress team at the UAA league. I saw them earlier this season at the Lakepoint Tip-Off Classic. They went 5-0 that weekend on their way to winning the title.
EYBL
While everybody congregated to court 3 at Lakepoint Sunday to see Bronny,(Lebron James son) the Georgia Stars EYBL, The Skills Factory and Georgia Stars 2nd squad, were making some noise as well. Georgia Stars EYBL made it to the semifinal round of the 15u division of the EYBL. The Skills Factory led by Bruce Thornton , finished 2-2 in their debut to the EYBL. The Skills Factory were dominant last year on the 14u circuit. They won the JR.NBA Southeast Regional last summer before losing in the world championships. Georgia Stars 15u 2nd squad finished 4-0 in the Atlanta Hoop Jam Classic, which was run concurrent with the EYBL.
TOP 5 TEAMS AFTER LIVE PERIOD
- GAME ELITE
- ATLANTA XPRESS
- GEORGIA STARS
- ATLANTA ALL STARS
- THE SKILLS FACTORY