Friday Five: The St. James Winter League
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Every hooper has his own go-to move. This article identifies five of the toughest go-to moves we’ve seen at The St. James this winter. Will Scherer Will Scherer 6'9" | C Gonzaga | 2021 State MD Sky Hook This move…
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Continue ReadingEvery hooper has his own go-to move. This article identifies five of the toughest go-to moves we’ve seen at The St. James this winter.
Will Scherer Will Scherer 6'9" | C Gonzaga | 2021 State MD Sky Hook
This move was actually the inspiration for this article. Whenever Will Scherer Will Scherer 6'9" | C Gonzaga | 2021 State MD is able to get off his signature running skyhook, using his left hand over his right shoulder, he is probably going to make it and there’s nothing anyone can do to stop him because he’s 6’10.
Darius Johnson Darius Johnson 6'0" | PG Episcopal | 2021 State #159 Nation VA Dribble Drive
Darius Johnson Darius Johnson 6'0" | PG Episcopal | 2021 State #159 Nation VA has uncommon physical tools. He has an explosive first step. Johnson decelerates and accelerates on a dime. He elevates quickly with little effort and embraces contact. With skills to match his unique physical gifts, Johnson is impossible to stay in front of when he wants to get downhill.
Erik Reynolds Erik Reynolds 6'2" | CG Bullis | 2021 State #197 Nation MD Step Back
Erik Reynolds Erik Reynolds 6'2" | CG Bullis | 2021 State #197 Nation MD has had the step back in his bag since we first saw him as a freshman. He goes to it in late clock situations and perfecting it has paid dividends.
Amani Hansberry Amani Hansberry 6'7" | C Mount St. Joseph | 2023 State #52 Nation MD Post Fade
Amani Hansberry Amani Hansberry 6'7" | C Mount St. Joseph | 2023 State #52 Nation MD has multiple go-to moves. His turnaround fade away from the mid-post is probably the toughest one to stop. He gets that shot off quickly and converts it routinely.
Quincy Allen Quincy Allen 6'7" | SF Maret | 2021 State #125 Nation MD Pull-Up
Quincy Allen Quincy Allen 6'7" | SF Maret | 2021 State #125 Nation MD is 6-foot-7 with excellent physical tools and skills. He loves getting to his spots and pulling up on a dime. Allen is known to hit pull-ups from mid-range or three within the context of a game.