Bluegrass State Games: Top 15u Performers
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A total of 18 15u teams entered into the 2019 Bluegrass State Games at KBC. The field was very strong overall and offered a glance at many of Kentucky’s next stars. When the dust settled on Sunday, DM Elite claimed…
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Continue ReadingA total of 18 15u teams entered into the 2019 Bluegrass State Games at KBC. The field was very strong overall and offered a glance at many of Kentucky’s next stars. When the dust settled on Sunday, DM Elite claimed the title over Kentucky Thorobreds. Here’s a look at the best performers of the weekend at KBC. They are presented by team.
Kanye Henderson, Charlotte Court/Henry Clay – Part of a very talented 2022 class at Henry Clay, Henderson did it all for Charlotte Court on the weekend. Kanye scored the ball at all three levels for Charlotte Court and helped them to the top seed in pool play and almost knocked off the eventual champions.
Aden Slone, D1/Danville – D1 had a disappointing weekend overall, finishing 2-2 but Aden played really well in the games I saw. He has a very tight handle and can make open shots. If he can manage to grow, he’ll be a big time college prospect. His brother ended up 6’2 and if Aden gets that tall, he’ll be a solid D1 prospect.
Daniel Waters, Cky Edge/West Jessamine – Daniel is a name that we are likely to hear plenty over the next 3 years. Waters had a monster game on Saturday against the Thorobreds with 28 points and 11 rebounds. Look for Daniel to get some solid PT at West Jess this season.
Jerone Morton, DM Elite/George Rogers Clark – Morton is a stud. He makes the DM Elite team go. A smooth lefty than can score or distribute, I have often compared him to Trevon Faulkner. it remains to be seen if he will get Trevon’s size, but Jerone is already a better pure scorer.
Jackson Twombly, DM Elite/Frankfort – He’s bigger and stronger right now than most post players in the class and can finish around the rim. By Sunday, Jackson was limping around and limited in the championship game but prior to that, he was bullying defenders around the rim.
Casey Steadmon, Kentucky Ambition/Fern Creek – Looking at Casey, you can see the potential to be a really nice wing forward. He’s long and a decent athlete. Steadmon looks like he could grow another 3-4 inches. If he does, he should find himself going to college for free.
Jacari Taylor, Kentucky Thorobreds/Henry Clay – Jacari is a big bodied post player that showed tremendous upside this weekend. He made a difference going up against Team Rize and M.A.T.T.S. Mustangs in the tournament on Sunday and almost got his team a Championship.
Tim Hall, Ky Future Elite/Dunbar – One of the big upside prospects in the class, Tim continues to establish himself as a premier player in the 2022 class and possibly the best Sophomore in Lexington next season. He rebounds, defends and scores and is a difference maker down low.
Rico Cole-Carr, M.A.T.T.S. Mustangs/Ballard – Rico did all weekend what he’s known for, he scored the ball. Carr-Cole is smaller but quick and very shifty. He can get to the rim and finish with a strong layup package. He’s got to be a better defender to be a difference maker in the 7th region next year.
Cade Stinnett, Manimal Elite/Greenwood – Cade is known for a blue collar work ethic and consistency on the court and that was on full display this past weekend. Stinnett does everything well but nothing outstanding. He’s a utility player that just makes the plays that help teams win.
Brandon Rayzer-Moore, Manimal Elite/J-Town – Brandon is just a smooth scorer and it’s a mystery to me why he isn’t playing the majority of the game for Manimal each time out. Rayzer-Moore is wired to score and already has good size and build. If he continues growing, the sky is the limit.