Cedar City Showcase Recap: Best Skills
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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…
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Continue ReadingThe 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 Michael Klekas 6'3" | SF Elko | 2022 State NV 6’3 SF Elko 2022 (#9PHN 2022) – Made a ton of clutch late-game shots with a hand in his face
runner up: Sebastian Mack Sebastian Mack 6'4" | CG Coronado | 2023 State #58 Nation NV
Rebounder: Tommy Brascia Tommy Brascia 6'8" | PF Durango | 2023 State NV 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 Dahl Isaiah Dahl 6'4" | SG Elko | 2022 State NV 6’3 SG Elko 2022 (#47PHN 2022) – Quick release shooter who buried 3’s all weekend.
runner up: Sterling Knox
On Ball Defender: Elijah Johnson Elijah Johnson 5'10" | PG Durango | 2022 NV 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 Board John Board 6'1" | SG Basic | 2021 State NV
Passing lane Defense: Gianni Rodriguez Gianni Rodriguez 6'3" | SF Sierra Vista | 2022 State NV 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 Thomas Shane Thomas 6'3" | SG Durango | 2022 State NV
Rim Runner: Tommy Brascia Tommy Brascia 6'8" | PF Durango | 2023 State NV – 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 Thomas Shane Thomas 6'3" | SG Durango | 2022 State NV 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.
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Passer: Sean Klekas Sean Klekas 6'0" | PG Elko | 2021 State NV 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 Brascia Tommy Brascia 6'8" | PF Durango | 2023 State NV – Had several monster blocks throughout the day.
runner up: Coleman Lemke Coleman Lemke 6'7" | PF Faith Lutheran | 2021 State NV
Best Handle: Jaylen Berry Jaylen Berry 6'2" | PG Basic | 2021 State NV 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 Klekas Michael Klekas 6'3" | SF Elko | 2022 State NV – Although undersized, he has a plethora of moves, Klekas used both hands to score around the rim.
runner up: Dakari Grice Dakari Grice 6'4" | PF Basic | 2021 State NV
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 Grice Dakari Grice 6'4" | PF Basic | 2021 State NV
Shooting off Screens: Coleman Lemke Coleman Lemke 6'7" | PF Faith Lutheran | 2021 State NV 6’8 PF Team Rogue (#19PHN 2021) – Came off baseline screens to knock down 3’s.
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Shooting off the dribble: Sebastian Mack Sebastian Mack 6'4" | CG Coronado | 2023 State #58 Nation NV 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 Berry Jaylen Berry 6'2" | PG Basic | 2021 State NV
Glue Guy: Davyon Rowe Davyon Rowe 6'0" | SF Basic | 2021 State NV 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