George Hill Invitational: Top 2022 Prospects
This past weekend, we spent time in the gym checking in on some top talent in the state at the George Hill Invitational. Today, we recap the event looking at the best 2022’s we saw from this past weekend. Chrishon…
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Continue ReadingThis past weekend, we spent time in the gym checking in on some top talent in the state at the George Hill Invitational. Today, we recap the event looking at the best 2022’s we saw from this past weekend.
Chrishon McCray
Chrishon
McCray
5'10" | PG
Avon | 2022
State
IN
– 5’10 PG 2022 – Avon (IN) / EG10 2022
The two sport athlete is so quick and tough in the lane. Looked like he hadn’t missed a beat and was able to really get at the defender with ease. He’s so quick in the lane and can just blow by people. Liked his aggressiveness and touch in the lane. Will be something to see how the jumper develops and if he is as good in basketball as he is in football or vice versa.
Ryan Conwell
Ryan
Conwell
6'2" | SG
Pike | 2022
State
#155
Nation
IN
– 6’1 PG 2022 – Indianapolis Pike (IN) / EG10 2022
For Ryan, the development and confidence in his perimeter jumper is making his stock jump. He’s got a very consistent release and seems to have no issue pulling up or hitting off the catch. He’s grown a bit now and has plenty of size and strength on a still fairly light frame. He’s going to get better as defenders will now have to play up on him more and he has enough speed that his game should become pretty balanced sooner rather than later.
Jack Mahoney
Jack
Mahoney
6'10" | C
Bosco Institute | 2023
IN
– 6’9 C 2022 – Lake Central (IN) / EG10 2022
Jack has really seen his body transform over the last year. Now 6’9+ and down a ton of weight, he’s carrying the frame well and has plenty of strength when he needs to use it. Looks quicker up and down the court and has a better first step in the low post. Needs touches down low and he’s not a stretch forward but in the right offense he should be much more improved with his production.
Billy Smith
Billy
Smith
6'7" | SF
Brebeuf Jesuit | 2022
State
IN
– 6’6 SF 2022 – Brebeuf Jesuit (IN) / Indiana Elite Team Indiana 2022
Billy looks like he’s added a little bit more height and his handles look a touch better as he’s more comfortable in transition and in the lane. Has done more the last couple games with his dribble-drive than I have seen in the past. Now a healthy 6-6, he’s got some real upside when he looks to shoot a ton. The improved handles will give him more opportunities to score even in a guard-first offense.
Ahmad Jarrad – 6’4 SG 2022 – Mt. Vernon-Fortville (IN) / Indiana Elite Team Indiana 2022
Jarrard has turned himself into one of the more explosive athletes we have seen in a while. Add in the fact that his jumper looks like a legit weapon and you have the makings of a pretty well-rounded scoring guard with a tremendous amount of upside. The jumper looks legit and he elevates so high on the shot that it is pretty difficult to defend. The hops are kind of crazy with regard to how quickly he can get up and he’s very, very willing to be aggressive and attack the rim which usually is a recipe for some show-stopping highlights.
Kaleo Kakalia
Kaleo
Kakalia
6'6" | PF
Mishawaka Marian | 2022
State
IN
– 6’5 SF 2022 – Mishawaka Marian (IN) / Indiana Elite Team Indiana 2022
Kaleo is a smooth wing who has a ton of versatility. Kind of a relaxed mindset which allow him to see plays coming pretty well and with that he adds in some solid defense. Offensively, he’s going to have to figure out what his game is but he can play around the rim, in the lane, and in transition and rack up some points but not sure where he goes from a half-court standpoint.
Leland Walker
Leland
Walker
5'11" | PG
North Central | 2022
VA
– 6’0 PG 2022 – North Central (IN) / Team Teague 2022
Leland looks like he is ready to take off. The most impressive player I have seen since we have been back. He’s smaller but does have size and length but a boatload of athleticism. Extremely aggressive and great touch on his perimeter jumper. Scoring the ball is what he does at a high level and the question right now is not do I move him up but how much.
Reggie Bass – 6’4 SG 2022 – Hamilton Heights (TN) / Team Teague 2022
Reggie is a big wing scorer with a very balanced game. Great frame with strength already and a knack for just finding a way to score. He’s not one-dimensional, very balanced and willing to take what the defense gives him. Solid shooter, really good slasher and driver, and knows how to use his body and athleticism. He’s going to be a guy that schools just love to recruit at all levels.
Peter Suder
Peter
Suder
6'5" | SG
Carmel | 2022
State
#227
Nation
IN
– 6’3 SG 2022 – Carmel (IN) / Team Teague 2022
Suder is a big, strong guard who has really developed his jumper into a useable tool. He’s been so, so good at everything but does so because his motor and willingness to give max effort usually plays up. Good ball handler for his size but he showed that the improvement on his jumper could really be true moving forward. If he can go from a capable shooter to a 40% guy, the amount of offers he picks up won’t stop anytime soon.
Charlie Williams
Charlie
Williams
6'10" | PF
Carmel | 2022
State
#220
Nation
IN
– 6’8 PF 2022 – Carmel (IN) / Team Teague 2022
Charlie is a big, thin, long forward that has added some strength in the last year. Was good seeing him play a more up and down style of play this week. He’s able to compete at that pace and runs the floor well. Didn’t see him stretch out that much but still looks plenty comfortable on the wing while his low post confidence looks better.