DMVelite NoVA Tip-Off Standouts
MANASSAS, VA – THE DMVelite NoVA Tip Off Classic is in the books, and now it’s time to take a look at what we learned. Here we highlight 10 standouts from Saturday’s action. JOHN AWOKE | 6’2 PG | ANNANDALE…
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Continue ReadingMANASSAS, VA – THE DMVelite NoVA Tip Off Classic is in the books, and now it’s time to take a look at what we learned. Here we highlight 10 standouts from Saturday’s action.
JOHN AWOKE | 6’2 PG | ANNANDALE ‘23
Awoke brings good size to the point guard position along with an impressive feel. He is a triple threat who has a nice in-between game. Awoke showed that he can grab the ball off the boards and quickly initiate the fast break. He still has plenty of room to improve and should do so over time.
ALPHONZO BILLUPS | 6’5 G | VARINA ‘22
Billups is one of the better long-term prospects we’ve seen so far this season. He brings prototypical size and length on the wing. Billups was active defensively and dangerous in transition. He has a good skill set and a frame that will fill out over time. Billups will be a fun one to watch over the next couple of years.
KYLE BOND | 6’8 C | FOREST PARK ‘20
Bond got off to a solid start until he was plagued by foul trouble, but there is a lot of potential in his game. He is a physical paint presence who moves bodies and is relentless on the offensive boards. Bond ran the floor with purpose, had some strong finishes around the rim and showed that he can make a jump shot if he sets his feet.
KENNETH CLARK | 6’0 G | FOREST PARK ‘21
Clark had one of the best performances of the day. He was a one-man fast break who can finish with either hand around the basket. One of the best things about Clark is his motor. He was alert defensively and recorded a few deflections.
JACOB COOPER | GREEN RUN ‘21
Cooper was the top floor general in the gym on Saturday. He ran the show to perfection for Green Run. Cooper is a confident ball handler who can make plays in transition or half-court sets. He also has a good stroke from the perimeter and can score when he needs to. Cooper was also a menace on the defensive end. He fought for 50/50’s and showed no fear.
SHANE FEDEN | 6’5 F | WOODBRIDGE ‘21
Feden shot the ball well on Saturday. He is a good standstill shooter who is always shot ready. Feden also used his size well to score in the post. He has long arms and touch around the basket. Feden was also a standout on the defensive end where he reacted quickly and recorded a couple of steals.
LEVI MORALES | 6’3 G | VERITAS ‘20
Morales was one of the top unsigned seniors we saw on Saturday. He has a good-looking jump shot and moves well without the ball. Morales showed that he can create his shot off the dribble as well. He also stood out defensively where he took a couple of charges.
PETER ODURO | 6’7 C | OSBOURN PARK ‘21
Oduro has good size and a motor that you can’t teach. He rim-runs with purpose and fights for every rebound in or out of his area. Oduro is efficient with the ball on the offensive end and has the eye for a good pass. He has good touch from mid-range and is a good finisher around the basket.
IKE SALISU | 6’3 F | BOWIE ‘20
Salisu is a long-limbed forward who plays much bigger than his listed height. He has strong hands and the ability to dunk in traffic with relative ease. Salisu was productive on the glass. He demonstrated good footwork in the post and the ability to score with his back to the basket.
MANNY TUCKER | 6’7 C | ANNANDALE ‘22
Tucker primarily stood out on the defensive end. He was a vocal presence on the backline who was in the right help positions. Tucker took a couple of charges and boxed his man out consistently. He still has to get better offensively but should do so over time.