Southern JamFest Superlatives: Dimers
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 passers we saw this weekend.
JULIUS ELLERBE | 6’5 G | 16U NEW WORLD/POTOMAC ’21
You won’t find many who can manipulate a defense like Julius Ellerbe. To go along with his undeniable raw talent, Ellerbe has an advanced feel for the game which was on display throughout the weekend.
ELIJAH HAWKINS | 5’9 G | 16U NEW WORLD/DEMATHA ’21
Elijah Hawkins showed the ability to thread the needle with a bullet pass in transition, or the ability to set up teammates with a simple ball reversal or touch pass. He’s also adept at breaking down the defense, getting into the paint, and finding teammates in half-court offense.
KRIS KING | 6’2 G | 16U TTO ORANGE/CHAVEZ ’21
One of several intriguing attributes that Kris King possesses is his playmaking ability. King showcased great feel which along with his fundamentals give him the ability to make guys around him better.
RONALD POLITE | 6’1 G | 17U TTO ORANGE/OXON HILL ’20
Ron Polite has the key to unlock most defenses, and we saw this at several points during this tournament. One of the most impressive things about Polite is how he can minimize turnovers despite his high usage rate.
TJ THOMAS | 6’1 G | 17U TEAM BBC/MT. ZION PREP ’20
You don’t have to watch TJ Thomas play for too long before you realize that he can run a team efficiently. Thomas is equally comfortable initiating a set play in half-court as he is pushing in transition and creating.