The Cedar City Showcase took place on Sunday, January 10th at the Southern Utah Sports Academy. The event featured 5 Nevada club teams and offered an excellent opportunity for players to compete and gain exposure. The event featured several standout players that excelled at a variety of skills. In this article, we take a look at the players from the event that displayed the top signature skills.
Tough Shot Maker: Michael Klekas
MichaelKlekas6'3" | SFElko | 2022StateNV 6’3 SF Elko 2022 (#9PHN 2022) - Made a ton of clutch late-game shots with a hand in his face
runner up: Sebastian MackSebastianMack6'1" | CGDurango | 2023State#64NationNV
Rebounder: Tommy BrasciaTommyBrascia6'7" | PFDurango | 2023StateNV 6’7 PF Purple Reign 2023 (#9PHN 2023) (featured image) - Used his athleticism to snag rebounds in traffic and at their highest points.
runner up: Andoni Fessenmier
Max Effort: Brigs Johnson 6’0 PF Elko 2021 - Prototypical high energy player that every team needs, Sacrificed his body all week for the good of his team.
runner up: Quenton Rice
3 Point Shooter: Isaiah DahlIsaiahDahl6'3" | SGElko | 2022StateNV 6’3 SG Elko 2022 (#47PHN 2022)
The Cedar City Showcase took place on Sunday, January 10th at the Southern Utah Sports Academy. The event featured 5 Nevada club teams and offered an excellent opportunity for players to compete and gain exposure. The event featured several standout players that excelled at a variety of skills. In this article, we take a look at the players from the event that displayed the top signature skills.
Tough Shot Maker:
Michael KlekasMichaelKlekas6'3" | SFElko | 2022StateNV 6’3 SF Elko 2022 (#9PHN 2022) - Made a ton of clutch late-game shots with a hand in his face
runner up:
Sebastian MackSebastianMack6'1" | CGDurango | 2023State#64NationNV
Rebounder:
Tommy BrasciaTommyBrascia6'7" | PFDurango | 2023StateNV 6’7 PF Purple Reign 2023 (#9PHN 2023) (featured image) - Used his athleticism to snag rebounds in traffic and at their highest points.
runner up: Andoni Fessenmier
Max Effort: Brigs Johnson 6’0 PF Elko 2021 - Prototypical high energy player that every team needs, Sacrificed his body all week for the good of his team.
runner up: Quenton Rice
3 Point Shooter:
Isaiah DahlIsaiahDahl6'3" | SGElko | 2022StateNV 6’3 SG Elko 2022 (#47PHN 2022) - Quick release shooter who buried 3’s all weekend.
runner up:
Sterling KnoxSterlingKnox6'4" | SFDurango | 2023StateNV
On Ball Defender:
Elijah JohnsonElijahJohnson5'10" | PGDurango | 2022StateNV 5’9 PG Purple Reign 2022 (#15PHN 2022) - A little weird because he didn’t make the list of top 5 defenders, but as far as strictly on ball he was the best I saw during the weekend.
runner up:
John BoardJohnBoard6'1" | SGBasic | 2021StateNV
Passing lane Defense:
Gianni RodriguezGianniRodriguez6'3" | SFSierra Vista | 2022StateNV 6’3 SF Blue Hoops 2022 - Named the top defender from the event, Rodriguez showed great instincts jumping the lane to turn steals into buckets.
runner up:
Shane ThomasShaneThomas6'3" | SGCentennial | 2022StateNV
Rim Runner:
Tommy BrasciaTommyBrascia6'7" | PFDurango | 2023StateNV - Sprints the floor on every possession. His effort running rim to rim opens up the floor for PR’s shooters.
runner up: Andoni Fessenmier
R&J Athlete:
Shane ThomasShaneThomas6'3" | SGCentennial | 2022StateNV 6’3 SF Purple Reign 2022 (#6PHN 2022) It’s not just dunks with him, uses explosive leaping ability to score as an offensive rebounder.
runner up:
Passer:
Sean KlekasSeanKlekas6'0" | PGElko | 2021StateNV 6’0 PG Elko 2021 (#95PHN 2021) - Made nice pocket passes after collapsing the defense and getting paint touches off the bounce.
runner up: Coleman Lemke
Best Rim Protector:
Tommy BrasciaTommyBrascia6'7" | PFDurango | 2023StateNV - Had several monster blocks throughout the day.
runner up:
Coleman LemkeColemanLemke6'7" | PFFaith Lutheran | 2021StateNV
Best Handle:
Jaylen BerryJaylenBerry6'2" | PGBasic | 2021StateNV 6’2 PG Big Show Ballers 2021 (#19PHN 2021) - His crossover and hesitation move was terrific this weekend.
runner up: Javon Yapi
Best Low Post Scorer:
Michael KlekasMichaelKlekas6'3" | SFElko | 2022StateNV - Although undersized, he has a plethora of moves, Klekas used both hands to score around the rim.
runner up:
Dakari GriceDakariGrice6'4" | PFBasic | 2021StateNV
Best Low Post Defender: Robert Gibson 6’4 PF Purple Reign 2022 - Tough as nails undersized post that battled bigger guys around the rim.
runner up:
Dakari GriceDakariGrice6'4" | PFBasic | 2021StateNV
Shooting off Screens:
Coleman LemkeColemanLemke6'7" | PFFaith Lutheran | 2021StateNV 6’8 PF Team Rogue (#19PHN 2021) - Came off baseline screens to knock down 3’s.
runner up:
Shooting off the dribble:
Sebastian MackSebastianMack6'1" | CGDurango | 2023State#64NationNV 6’1 CG Purple Reign 2023 (#1PHN 2023) - Had his mid-range game working all day. Efficient scorer that can get his off two dribbles or less.
runner up:
Jaylen BerryJaylenBerry6'2" | PGBasic | 2021StateNV
Glue Guy:
Davyon RoweDavyonRowe6'0" | SFBasic | 2021StateNV 6’0 SF Big Show Ballers 2021 (#51PHN 2021) - Gritty effort by Rowe who did a little of everything for his team, including hitting 3’s.
runner up: Brigs Johnson
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Tough Shot Maker: Michael Klekas
MichaelKlekas6'3" | SFElko | 2022StateNV 6’3 SF Elko 2022 (#9PHN 2022) - Made a ton of clutch late-game shots with a hand in his face 
SebastianMack6'1" | CGDurango | 2023State#64NationNV 
TommyBrascia6'7" | PFDurango | 2023StateNV 6’7 PF Purple Reign 2023 (#9PHN 2023) (featured image) - Used his athleticism to snag rebounds in traffic and at their highest points. 
Max Effort: Brigs Johnson 6’0 PF Elko 2021 - Prototypical high energy player that every team needs, Sacrificed his body all week for the good of his team. 
3 Point Shooter: Isaiah Dahl
IsaiahDahl6'3" | SGElko | 2022StateNV 6’3 SG Elko 2022 (#47PHN 2022)
