Southern JamFest Superlatives: Pick-Pockets and Pick-Dodgers
There aren’t many experiences in grassroots that can compare to the one at Southern JamFest. It’s always interesting to witness teams from across all three sneaker circuits and beyond battle for supremacy. This week on the site we will be…
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Continue ReadingThere aren’t many experiences in grassroots that can compare to the one at Southern JamFest. It’s always interesting to witness teams from across all three sneaker circuits and beyond battle for supremacy. This week on the site we will be providing extensive coverage of the tournament beginning with superlatives. Below is a look at five of the best perimeter defenders we saw this weekend.
JAHMAL BANKS | 6’5 G | 17U DISTRICT WAWG/O’CONNELL ’20
Not only is Jahmal Banks an excellent on-ball defender who can guard four different positions, but he’s an awesome help defender as well. Banks made the short list for most charges taken this weekend.
AHMAD HARRISON | 6’1 G | 17U TEAM THRILL/GERSTELL ’21
Ahmad Harrison has crazy length which in conjunction with his aggression gives him an edge defensively. Harrison does a nice job closing out and contesting shots without fouling, but he does tend to reach given his high steal success rate.
SAVEON JACKSON | 6’0 G | 16U NEW WORLD/KIPP ’21
When thinking names to include in this article, Saveon Jackson was one of the first names that came to mind. He consistently picked up his man full court and understood when it was a good time to gamble and snatch the ball away from his opponents.
RIDGE PARKS | 5’9 G | 16U TTO ORANGE/MARET ’22
Ridge Parks is lightning quick and does a great job moving his feet to stay in front. He’s a serious threat not only to pick your pocket, but to draw a charge while defending on the ball.
DYLAN WILLIAMSON | 5’9 G | 15U TEAM TAKEOVER/DEMATHA ’22
Dylan Williamson applied consistent pressure on the ball defensively and did a nice job turning his man in the backcourt. His coordination, active hands and quick reactions enabled him to consistently force turnovers.