NIKE Hoop Summit (2nd Team Standouts)
NIKE Hoop Summit (2nd Team Standouts) PORTLAND, OR—Nico Mannion, who failed to get into any kind of rhythm during the McDonald’s AA scrimmage and game, came out firing on all cylinders at the NIKE Hoop Summit. If there was an…
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PORTLAND, OR—Nico Mannion, who failed to get into any kind of rhythm during the McDonald’s AA scrimmage and game, came out firing on all cylinders at the NIKE Hoop Summit. If there was an MVP award, despite his team losing, he would have bagged the award in my opinon. Where Cole Anthony got the best of him at McDonalds, Mannion ouplayed him at this event.
Matthew Hurt (USA)
2019, PF, 6-foot-8, 215 pounds
Joel’s Take: During the telecast Fran Fraschilla and Paul Biancardi referred to Mathew Hurt as young Keith Van Horn. For all you youngsters, Van Horn played for famed Rick Majerus at Utah and had a fruitful NBA career. Face-up 4-man with a terrific touch that needs to fill out his frame.
Wendell Moore Jr. (USA)
2019, SG, 6-foot-6, 210 pounds
Joel’s Take: Moore, who is only 17 years old, has a mature game. He never plays off balance, utilizes the jump stop, and is quite efficient in everything he does on the court. He won’t “wow” you with explosiveness, but he’ll unwrap the defense with his skill, IQ, and fundamentals.
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (USA)
2019, PF, 6-foot-8, 230 pounds
Robinson-Earl should have an immediate impact Villanova due to his versatilityJoel’s Take: Robinson-Earl grew on me with each post-season game. He can influence the game inside-and-out due to his skill set and is equally effective at either area of the floor. Mentally he brings a strong mindset that should bode him well at Villanova.
Oscar Tshiebwe (World)
2019, PF, 6-foot-9, 250 pounds
Joel’s Take: Motor, motor, motor describes this relentless forward. Sprints in transition, attacks the rim with a vengeance, and knows how to carve out space in the paint. Can’t think of a better fit for Tshiebwe than Bob Huggins. With his ability to guard 4s and 5s and grind out possesions in the paint, Huggins should be very pleased with this blue-collar stud.
Matthew Alexander-Moncrieffe (World)
2020, PF, 6-foot-7, 200 pounds
Joel’s Take: The biggest revelation of the game was this budding 4-man. Alexander-Moncrieffe is a lanky forward with long arms, good feet, and excellent hands. His burst off the dribble is high-level and he has the bounce and dexterity to finish in traffic. Add in an elbow touch and there you have it with this young thoroughbred. High-major talent and an NBA prospect as well.