01/16/21 Rocktop Academy (PA) vs Athletes + Notable Prospects
Rocktop Academy (PA) PG Bernie Blunt III 6’1 ‘21 Rocktop (PA) Blunt III is a stocky floor general who doesn’t get fazed by the moment. Blunt does a good job of keeping the ball moving and finding his teammates. He…
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PG Bernie Blunt III 6’1 ‘21 Rocktop (PA)
Blunt III is a stocky floor general who doesn’t get fazed by the moment. Blunt does a good job of keeping the ball moving and finding his teammates. He is a high-level competitor who gives his all on either end. He made a few hustles plays throughout the game. Blunt also showed his ability to score he logged 15 points & two 3 point baskets.
F Marcellus Taliaferro 6’8 ‘21 Rocktop (PA)
Taliaferro is a Swiss-army knife forward who can play you inside & out on offense. He showed his ability to knock down shots on the perimeter hitting three of them. Marcellus is assertive on the glass on both ends and has no fear of putting the ball on the deck and bringing up the ball. Despite his size, Taliaferro is light on his feet. He catches defenders with fakes and is a quick slow which makes him somewhat elusive. Marcellus is a versatile defender who can guard on the wing or on the block.
PG Rasheed Cooley 6’2 ‘21 Rocktop (PA)
Cooley who came alive in the second half showed his ability to knock down shots from three converting three of them. Cooley also can create for himself off the dribble attacking well downhill. Rasheed sees the floor well and gets others involved.
F Rodney Sawyer 6’6 ‘21 Rocktop (PA)
Sawyer is a bullish forward who uses his size as an advantage and can shield off opponents. Sawyer can put the ball on the deck and attack in transition. Rodney showed that he has great bursts of athleticism and can play off of two feet at the rim.
F Daniel Akitoby 6’9 ‘21 Rocktop (PA)
Akitoby is an active forward who showed that he could convert from an array of spots offensively. Akitoby is solid in half-court sets, in the pick & roll setting. He gets to the correct spots on the floor. His size and length alone help to contest shots with ease.
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Devon Jainlett
Devon
Jainlett
6'6" | SF
Rocktop Academy | 2022
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PA
6’6 ‘22 Rocktop (PA)
Jainlett is a long arm budding wing who makes an impact on both sides of the ball. He has a nose for making hustle plays to keep possessions going. Jainlett has great control of his body and plays at a great pace. His ability to knock down shots from deep and attack the rim, make him a threat to opposing defenses. Defensively he is a versatile defender and is able to switch on & off-ball screens.
Athletes +
G Willie Anderson Jr. 6’2 ‘21 Norristown HS (PA)
The 2-way player has the ability to guard and score with ease. Willie uses his quickness to glide through the lane to get to the rim. Anderson is a maestro in pick & roll actions whether he’s the score or the passer. Anderson showed he could convert from mid-range with his smooth pull-up jumper. Willie who has great length allows him to congest passing lanes. His best basketball is ahead of him.
CG Jeremiah Bembry 6’6 ‘22 Xaverian (NY)
Jeremiah is an offensive catalyst who has a great command of the game. Jeremiah has the ability to get into the lane at will, he does a nice job of going into contact when attacking. Bembry has a high awareness of the game which allows him to see things to fruition easier than others. This allows him to be a regular at the foul line. Bembry knocked down four threes in the game. Defensively Jeremiah is assertive and keeps his man in front of him.
G Mark Frisby 6’4 21 Rocktop (PA)
Frisby plays with a lot of energy he kept possessions alive with his ability to hustle. He filled the lanes in transition which helped him get a few easy buckets. Mark also positions himself in the right place at the right time, he finished with 8 points. His long arms allow him to collect steals and cause terror to the opponents passing lanes. He also showed that he sees the floor and can make an unselfish play.