Las Vegas Summer Showdown: Top Bigs
The Las Vegas Summer Showdown took place this weekend. The tournament featured boys and girls teams from 5th grade to 17U. In this article PH takes a look at some of the top Big Men participating in the event. Demetrius…
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Continue ReadingThe Las Vegas Summer Showdown took place this weekend. The tournament featured boys and girls teams from 5th grade to 17U. In this article PH takes a look at some of the top Big Men participating in the event.
Demetrius Howard 6’6 C OGB 2022 – Howard is intriguing. He actually has pretty decent fast twitch muscles and explosive ability. He’s a good rim protector with the agility and fluidity to alter shots from several areas of the court. He plays with a high motor as well, evident by a terrific chase down block that he had during pool play.
Cole Ellena 6’7 C All Vegas 2024 – Ellena has bright future. He needs to develop his offensive game a little more, but his rebounding and low post defense and shot blocking are certainly skills he can take advantage off.
Lorenzo Moore Lorenzo Moore 6'5" | PF Canyon Springs | 2022 State NV 6’5 PF Nevada Hard 2 Guard (#29PHN 2022) (featured image) – Moore played with energy and effort all weekend. He gobbled up seemingly every available rebound. In addition to his boarding, Moore was an active shot blocker who challenged nearly every shot even showing the range to go out and alter and contest the shots of 3 point shooters. He was a key part in H2G taking home the 16U chip.
Zamir Hays 6’5 C Legacy Elite 2021 – Hays is a long fluid athlete. He combined his physical skill with effort and energy. He was active in his role protecting the rim, and was able to grab several out of area rebounds during the weekend.
Colson Madruda 6’5 PF Henderson Outlaws 2022 – Madruda was solid. He was able to extend his game out to about 15 feet. Madruda showed a nice touch from the free throw line, and the ability to put the ball down for 1 dribble and finish around the basket. The bruising forward also displayed a knack for grabbing defensive rebounds.
Chris Boudreau 6’6 C The Program 2025 – Like most young bigs, Boudreau is still developing his offensive package. He does have decent hands, and finished around the rim a few times. His main value was his shot blocking, and rebounding ability. Boudreau helped lead The Program to the 16U gold division title.