ShoreShots 16U/17U Top Leapers
Players across the nation are trying to get work in with the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down the big AAU tournaments. Teams have been putting together workouts so prospects get a chance to go up against other competition. The ShoreShots had…
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Continue ReadingPlayers across the nation are trying to get work in with the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down the big AAU tournaments. Teams have been putting together workouts so prospects get a chance to go up against other competition. The ShoreShots had a workout yesterday where players showed off their ability to score the ball and explode to the basket. Here are the top leapers from the ShoreShots 16U/17U practice.
DiAndre South DiAndre South 6'4" | SG Montclair Immaculate | 2022 NJ , 6’3 SG Pope John XXIII 2021
South is a high-level athlete who loves to finish above the rim. The 6’3 guard attacked the basket hard throughout the practice and was dunking with authority. South did not just dunk around the basket as he also made several nifty layups by expertly controlling his body to create space. He moved his feet well on the defensive end and changed speeds well with the ball in his hands. South is a dynamic guard who should be exciting for the ShoreShots 17U team.
Jordan Derkack Jordan Derkack 6'3" | SG Colonia | 2022 OH , 6’3 SG Colonia 2021
Derkack is one of the best leapers in the GMC and proved it throughout the practice. The 6’3 guard exploded to the basket during the transition drills as he routinely finished above the rim. Derkack also showed his athleticism on the defensive end as he had a chase-down block during the 5-on-5 games. He skied for rebounds throughout the practice and showed off good lateral quickness as well. Derkack is a big-time athlete who will have a strong summer for the ShoreShots 17U team.
Phil Brown Phil Brown 6'4" | SG Hudson Catholic | 2021 CT , 6’5 SG Kent School (CT) 2021
Brown is a strong guard who knows how to finish around the basket. The 6’5 wing explodes to the basket in transition as he dunked the ball with authority. Brown changes speeds well in the halfcourt, which he uses to get to the basket. Similar to Derkack, Brown has a good chase-down block during the 5-on-5 game. His ability to finish around the rim combined with his athleticism makes Brown a strong wing option for the ShoreShots 17U team.
Jaxon Baker Jaxon Baker 6'1" | CG Barnegat | 2021 State NJ , 6’1 CG Barnegat 2021
Baker may not be the biggest guard in the gym, but he can get up with the best of them. The 6’1 guard explodes to the rim and finished above the rim during the transition drills. Baker uses his athleticism to make tough layups and plays with good body control. He has good lateral quickness, which he uses to his advantage on both ends of the floor. Baker is a talented guard prospect who should help the ShoreShots 17U team this summer.
Colin Farrell Colin Farrell 6'2" | SG Christian Brothers Academy | 2021 State NJ , 6’1 SG CBA 2021
Farrell is more known as a shooter and scorer, but he proved at the practice that he can finish above the rim. The 6’1 guard threw down multiple different dunks during the transition drills, including a nice two-handed jam. Farrell did not just use his athleticism to attack the basket as he challenged shots on the defensive end. He moved well laterally on defense and used his change of speed to create space. Farrell is a skilled guard who should make a lot of noise this summer.
Other Players to Know:
Al-Fatir Connor Al-Fatir Connor 6'0" | PG Elizabeth | 2021 State NJ , 5’10 PG Elizabeth 2021
Spencer Kenny Spencer Kenny 6'4" | SF Hightstown | 2021 State NJ , 6’4 SF Hightstown 2021