Las Vegas Summer Showdown Vol 3: Day 1 Standouts
The LVSS is back for its trilogy. The event features boys and girls teams from 5th grade all the way to 17U. In this article PH takes a look at some day 1 standouts. Dontrell Johnson Dontrell Johnson 6'5" |…
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Continue ReadingThe LVSS is back for its trilogy. The event features boys and girls teams from 5th grade all the way to 17U. In this article PH takes a look at some day 1 standouts.
Dontrell Johnson Dontrell Johnson 6'5" | SF Trinity | 2022 State NV 6’5 PF LV Aces 2022 (#11PHN 2022) – In his game against Legacy Elite, Johnson had as much impact as any player on the day. He rebounded, defended and played with his usual high motor. He’s beginning to develop into a positionless player that can best be defined as a play making basketball player.
Khaman Maker Khaman Maker 7'1" | C Trinity | 2024 State #127 Nation NV 7’1 C LV Shooters 2024 – The transfer from the continent of Africa wasted no time making an impact. The raw, young big man was simply unstoppable, forcing his opponent to double and triple team him all day. His size and length was simply to much on the day.
Wayne McKinney Wayne McKinney 5'10" | PG Coronado | 2021 State CA-S 5’11 PG Coastal Elite (#22PHSC 2021) – Mckinney used his explosiveness and power to blow by defenders and finish at the the rim. He struggled from the free throw line, but ironically knocked down several shots from behind the arc when left open.
Osiris Grady Osiris Grady 6'7" | PF Coronado | 2023 #195 Nation UT 6’7 PF LV Punishers 2023 (#2PHN 2023) – I felt like it was a coming out party for Grady. His length, size and athleticism was a problem in a hotley contested game against Coastal Elite. Grady may be the best rim running big in the state, and he showed why on Thursday night, routinely beating his defender to the other end of the floor. He showed soft hands as well, catching and finishing in traffic.
Charlie Gehler 6’3 SG Coastal Elite Slayers 2021 – Gehler brought his strap with him. The rangy shooting guard knocked down several corner 3’s in a tough contested matchup against the Punishers. He displayed great shot prep, and was able to get his shot off quickly over closing defenders.