AAU Preview: Griffin Elite 16u
With an AAU season looking more and more likely in the coming months, it’s time to preview some AAU teams. We continue with newly formed Griffin Elite’s 2022 team. Name Height Position Class High School Mitchell Rylee Mitchell Rylee 6'8"…
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Continue ReadingWith an AAU season looking more and more likely in the coming months, it’s time to preview some AAU teams. We continue with newly formed Griffin Elite’s 2022 team.
Name | Height | Position | Class | High School |
Mitchell Rylee Mitchell Rylee 6'8" | C Covington Catholic | 2022 State KY | 6’8 | C | 2022 | Beechwood |
Hayden Burgess Hayden Burgess 6'10" | PF Oldham County | 2022 State KY | 6’10 | F | 2022 | Oldham County |
Justin Becker Justin Becker 6'6" | SF Robertson County | 2022 State KY | 6’6 | F | 2022 | Robertson County |
Bryce Riley Bryce Riley 6'5" | SF Bardstown | 2022 State KY | 6’5 | Wing | 2022 | Nelson County |
Charlie Storm Charlie Storm 6'1" | SG Fern Creek | 2022 State KY | 6’1 | SG | 2022 | Eastern |
Chandler Schmidt | 5’11 | CG | 2022 | Cabell Midland (WV) |
Darien Lewis Darien Lewis 6'1" | PG Fern Creek | 2022 State KY | 6’0 | CG | 2022 | Fern Creek |
Miles Franklin Miles Franklin 6'2" | PG Ballard | 2023 State KY | 6’3 | PG | 2022 | Trinity |
Player to Watch
Justin Becker Justin Becker 6'6" | SF Robertson County | 2022 State KY . Justin is one of the best scorers in the 22 class. A highly skilled face up forward, AAU is Becker’s chance to prove that he can play at a high pace and move well enough to guard wings and 4s at the next level. Becker projects as a scholarship level player in college but will need to prove he has the athleticism to be a D1 recruit.
X Factor
Miles Franklin Miles Franklin 6'2" | PG Ballard | 2023 State KY . Miles was having a strong Sophomore season for Trinity before he was shut down due to a lingering knee injury. Now 100%, Franklin has a chance to show he belongs among the best in the Junior class. He’s a natural point guard but can play with or without the ball in his hands. If he stays 100% healthy all season and shows what he can do, Franklin could impress college coaches heading into his Junior year.
Potential Surprise
Hayden Burgess Hayden Burgess 6'10" | PF Oldham County | 2022 State KY . Standing 6’10 and still not even 16 years old yet, Burgess could be the first true 7 footer the 8th region has seen for as long as I can remember. Hayden has a good skill level and continues adding weight and bulk to his frame. With his length, he can affect shots at the rim and finish over smaller defenders around the rim. Thanks to his elite height, if Hayden can show some ability, college coaches are likely to learn his name rather quickly.