OTR Hoops Super 6 LIVE Showcase: 16u Players to Watch
An in-depth looks at the top players to watch in the 16U Division at the OTR Hoops Super 6 LIVE Showcase in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Willie Walton – 2022 – SG – Pro One Basketball
Named to LakePoint Showcase All-Tournament Team. Plays baseball and basketball for Lipscomb Academy.
Malik Dia
Malik
Dia
6'9" | PF
Ensworth | 2022
State
#210
Nation
TN
– 2022 G – Reform Sports Training 16u
Dramatically improving. Dia grew half a foot in the last 2 years. His offensive confidence remains high, but the efficiency is what continues to soar.
Braeden Moore
Braeden
Moore
6'8" | PF
Christ Presbyterian Academy | 2022
CA-S
– 2022 F/G – Reform Sports Training 16u
Braeden welcomed more college contact in the last two months than perhaps any ’22 prospect in the state. The sprinkling of prospects with bigger reputations ( Skyy Clark Skyy Clark 6'2" | PG Montverde Academy | 2022 State #17 Nation FL , B.J. Edwards, Brandon Miller Brandon Miller 6'8" | SF Cane Ridge | 2022 State #18 Nation TN , Chandler Jackson Chandler Jackson 6'5" | CG Christian Brothers | 2022 State #87 Nation TN , etc.) are hearing from almost exclusively HM programs. Moore’s recruiting is mercurial and difficult to pin down as Moore’s game is still evolving rapidly. He is clearly an extremely skilled shooter. with exceptional height for the position. Sadly, observers might not get a 100% Moore to view this weekend. He is coming off a mild ankle injury last weekend.
Noah Magee – 2022 – G – PSB Elite Nashville – Mims
“Hands-down our best shooter,” said Coach Malik Mims. ” Noah is a kid that plays at Franklin High School. He can shoot the ball from literally anywhere. You have to pick him up as soon as he gets across halfcourt. Tough on defense. He scraps. He does a good job of not getting beat. I would say one of the best shooters in his class.”
Jaelyn Marsh – 2022 – G – PSB Elite Nashville – Mims
“An elite athlete,” said Coach Malik Mims. “Started as a freshman and sophomore in football and basketball at Nashville Christian. Guard that is about 6’0″. Can play the one or the two. Can guard his position or the two. Very good finisher in transition. Slasher. Improved jump shot. Still needs some work there.”
Jayden Maxwell – 2022 – G – PSB Elite Nashville – Mims
“His dad is the baseball coach at Ensworth,” said Coach Malik Mims. “Undersized guard. I would go to war with him. He can guard his position, which is always the 1. Offensively, he is a little limited as far as shooting. He is one of my best finishers in and around the basket even at 5-foot-10.”
Grateful for an offer from University of California Davis. pic.twitter.com/wCIDB54yef
— Braeden Moore (@braeden_moore_) July 1, 2020
Mo Ruttlen – 2022 – G – PSB Elite Nashville – Mims
“Probably our best on-ball defender,” said Coach Malik Mims. “Very good off the ball defensively.”
Tyler Moore – 2022 – G – PSB Elite Nashville – Mims
“Great size. Was a part-time starter at Station Camp High” said Coach Malik Mims. “Can get to his spots. Not overly athletic. Extremely crafty. He has played his best games against the best teams.”
Evan Carter – 2022 – WG 3 – PSB Elite Nashville – Mims
“Plays the wing/four for us” said Coach Malik Mims. “Can also bang down low. Takes on the assignment of defending the other team’s best big. He was at Oakland High. He just left Hillsboro.”
Cade Pendleton
Cade
Pendleton
6'10" | PF
East Hamilton | 2022
State
TN
– 2022 F – Team Curry 16u (playing up)
Find him contributing energy, rebounding, and effort off the Team Curry bench.
Amarr Knox
Amarr
Knox
6'3" | PG
Bartlett | 2022
State
#212
Nation
TN
– 2022 PG – Reform Sports Training 16u
Physically dominant.
Cedquavious Hunter
Cedquavious
Hunter
5'11" | PG
University School Of Jackson | 2022
MS
– 2022 G – Reform Sports Training 16u
Hunter will enroll with Cordova High this fall and @CourtneyHoops90 sees him as a Top 25 player in the state right away. Hunter is blindingly quick. Great court vision. Hunter played with Team Thad last summer and hails from northern Mississippi. Memphis guards know his game well. That doesn’t mean they can stop him.
Watch Hunter’s sophomore highlights.
PERTINENT 16u TEAMS
Pro One Select 16u
PSB Elite Nashville 16u – Dozier
PSB Elite Nashville 16u – Mims
Reform Sports 16u