Battle of NoVA 6/1 Notebook
CLIFTON, VA — Prep Hoops was in the gym this afternoon checking out some 17U action at the Battle of NoVA. Coaches from schools like Eastern Mennonite, Mary Washington, Merchant Marine Academy, and Randolph Macon were spotted in the gym.…
Access all of Prep Hoops
Continue reading this article and more.
Continue ReadingCLIFTON, VA — Prep Hoops was in the gym this afternoon checking out some 17U action at the Battle of NoVA. Coaches from schools like Eastern Mennonite, Mary Washington, Merchant Marine Academy, and Randolph Macon were spotted in the gym. Below is a full notebook of thoughts from the event.
TOP PERFORMANCES
ZACK BLUE | 6’0 G | TEAM NOVA
Zack Blue of Patriot HS showcased the total package this afternoon. Knock down three-point shooter with a quick release. Quick, crafty ball-handler who can attack close outs, breakdown a defense and make plays in half court or transition. Exceptional rebounding guard. Takes charges. Competes. Hustles. Communicates.
MARINO DIAS | 5’9 G | PRO LOOK-GILREATH
Marino Dias caught fire for Pro Look today. He is a confident spot up shooter with deep range. Dias can attack close outs. He can also run ball screen actions and find the roller with a pocket pass. Dias showcased a nice floater. He rebounds and defends with tenacity on the ball.
ALEC MUNOZ | 5’11 G | LBA ATTACK
Alec Munoz assertively took control for LBA Attack today. He’s an aggressive, downhill-type playmaker who is fundamentally sound. Munoz has a nice mid range pull-up jump shot. He can run a team, communicate and defend.
MIKEY POWELL | 6’4 F | ELEVATE
Mikey Powell caught fire in his first game of the day. At 6’4, he’s a knock down three-point shooter with size. Powell can rebound and attack in transition. He also knows how to challenge vertically in the paint without fouling.
Catching up w/Mikey Powell after a standout performance pic.twitter.com/H6T04XSd7T
— Adam Ayalew (@AyalewAdam) June 1, 2019
STANDOUTS
SOREN ALMQUIST | 6’3 F | NOVA CAVS-FORT
Long range sniper that can knock down spot up threes consistently once his feet are set.
BEAU EVERETT | 6’0 G | PURE GAME ELITE
Strong, downhill type guard who pushes in transition and seeks contact in the lane. Good rebounder and versatile defender with quick reactions.
TRENT DAWSON | 6’0 G | LOADED-HAWES
Skilled and crafty floor general who can get his own but prefers to set the table for others. Has a nice mid range pull-up jumper. Anticipates well defensively, but occasionally gets caught out.
LANDON HAWES | 6’4 G/F | LOADED-HAWES
Big and versatile wing who can score in the post, rebound and push in transition. Moves well without the ball.
MIKE HEALY | 6’3 F | LOADED-HAWES
Catch-and-shoot specialist who moves well off the ball. Attacks close outs, plays off two feet, and uses pump fakes. Makes hustle plays.
LANCE JOHNSON | 6’6 F | NOVA CAVS-LIN
Skilled post scorer with nice footwork and a few good go-to moves. Good help defender and rim protector.
CODY KELLEM | 6’2 G | PRO LOOK-GILREATH
Smooth, efficient scorer from all three levels. Good in transition. Can run ball screens. Uses floaters. Good on ball defender.
CORETEZ LEWIS | 6’2 G | TEAM NOVA
Strong and scrappy downhill-type guard who defends well all over the court. Crafty finisher.
TOMMY MANGRUM | 6’4 F | LOADED-HAWES
Active help defender who contests shots. Confident shoot the spot-up 15 footer.
RICKY PETERS | 6’2 G | NOVA CAVS-LIN
High energy glue guy who defends. Fills the lanes in transition. Adept at rebounding, slashing, and seeking contact.
DANIEL PETERSON | 6’7 C | NOVA CAVS-LIN
Stretch big who can step out and knock down the 3 ball on occasion. Active help defender with quick hands.
BROCK REDMAN | 6’7 C | LOADED-HAWES
Good rebounder with strong hands and soft touch from 15ft and in. Can attack in transition and finish with his off hand.
ANTHONY REYES | 6’0 G | PRO LOOK-GILREATH
Knock down 3pt shooter. Has a quick first step. Can attack closeouts and pull up from mid range or finish inside. Strong on ball defender.
DREW ROWSON | 6’3 G | NOVA CAVS-LIN
Growing and becoming more athletic. Takes good shots. Picks up full court and knows how to sell contact.
MARK SIEGEL | 6’3 G | LOADED-HAWES
Smooth lefty who can create his own shot in a myriad of ways.
QUENTIN SOUTHALL | 6’3 G | PURE GAME ELITE
Donwhill-type guard who can shoot the 3, closeouts and finish strong inside. Sneaky athletic. Protects the paint.
GREG SPURLOCK | 6’3 G | LOADED-HAWES
2021 prospect who is gaining good experience playing up. Long wing with nice touch. Can shoot the 3 and finish in transition.
JOSH TRAYLOR | 6’0 G | PURE GAME ELITE
Scrappy guard who defends, rebounds and takes charges. Slasher with a quick first step. Pushes in transition and has nice touch.
WILLIAM WILSON | 6’3 G/F | PRO LOOK-GILREATH
Big, physical defender. Rebounds. Freight train in transition. Good mid range game. Involves others
CEPHAS WILSON-BAHUN | 6’4 F | TEAM NOVA
Another 2021 who gained good experience while standing out. Long, athletic shot blocker with good hands. Can rebound out of his area and attack in transition.
GAME OF THE DAY
LOADED 434 HAWES VS. TEAM NOVA: This was a hard-fought and well played contest that featured serious runs by both teams. Zack Blue and Coretez Lewis took control for Team NOVA down the stretch.
Coretez Lewis wins it for Team NOVA pic.twitter.com/fc6mdjFqfd
— Adam Ayalew (@AyalewAdam) June 1, 2019
QUICK HITS
- Merchant Marine Academy was in to see Drew Rowson.
- Trey Barber of Christ Chapel has committed to Mary Washington