A-Town Showdown: 17U Top Performers (Part 1)
Here are the top performers I witnessed in person from the 17U division at A-Town Showdown this past weekend held at LakePoint Sports. 2021 6-6 W Kervens Yacinthe Kervens Yacinthe 6'5" | SF Paulding County | 2021 State GA –…
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Continue ReadingHere are the top performers I witnessed in person from the 17U division at A-Town Showdown this past weekend held at LakePoint Sports.
2021 6-6 W Kervens Yacinthe Kervens Yacinthe 6'5" | SF Paulding County | 2021 State GA – SBT – Paulding County
Production wasn’t an issue for the wired-to-score southpaw. In Game 1 he went for 24 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals and later concluded his weekend with 39 points and 6 rebounds in the Passion Bracket Championship. Yacinthe scores from all three levels and always finds a way to get to his left hand. D-II schools should be in contact with him while D-I’s should track his progress.
2022 6-5 W Trey Harris Trey Harris 6'4" | SF North Paulding | 2022 State GA – SBT – North Paulding
One of the purest shooters in the event, Trey Harris Trey Harris 6'4" | SF North Paulding | 2022 State GA kicked off the tournament with a smooth 27 points. Harris is a silent assassin. He’s a quiet kid that doesn’t say much. His game can be equally as subtle, but after the horn sounds, it’s likely he hit you up for 20-plus. Harris scored on dump-offs, mid-range and of course beyond the arc. He’s at his best when he stays aggressive.
2021 6-1 PG Griffin Cherry – SBT – North Paulding
A true floor general, Griffin Cherry excelled at doing the little things. Making good reads, not forcing the issue and getting teammates involved. He’s got a strong body for a guard and uses it well when attacking the hoop. He stuffed the stat sheet all tournament long. He had 8 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal and 1 block vs. MVA Outlawz before going for 14 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks vs. SEBA FCI Warriors. Expect D-III schools to covet his services along with a handful of programs from other levels as well.
2021 6-4 CG Steven Lyles – MVA Outlawz – Johns Creek
Consistent production is what Steven Lyles has brought to the travel ball season. The uber-athletic guard lets his natural god given gifts put him in a place to succeed, but he’s more than just an athlete. Lyles has a good motor and has improved his playmaking abilities. He went for 19 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals and 3 blocks in Game 1 and followed up with 19 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks in a near upset of Atlanta Timberwolves Green.
2021 6-4 CG Isaac Brito Isaac Brito 6'4" | CG Trinity Christian | 2021 State GA – Atlanta All-Stars – Trinity Christian
Aggressive, athletic and non-stop. Isaac Brito Isaac Brito 6'4" | CG Trinity Christian | 2021 State GA constantly attacks defenses with his downhill approach. Once he turns the corner, defenders don’t have a chance to catch up. Emmanuel, Flagler and Alabama Huntsville have all recently offered. Brito still can improve upon his ability to change speeds, but his upside and alpha-dog mentality can’t be overlooked.