270 Hoops Battle for the City Top 2023 Performers
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The 2021 Battle for the City at Berne Union High School brought some of central Ohio’s top 2023 talent to compete against each other. In this article we’ll be looking at some of the top performers from the event. Devin…
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Continue ReadingThe 2021 Battle for the City at Berne Union High School brought some of central Ohio’s top 2023 talent to compete against each other. In this article we’ll be looking at some of the top performers from the event.
Devin Royal Devin Royal 6'6" | PF Pickerington Central | 2023 State #49 Nation OH , 6’6 SF Pickerington Central 2023: I’ve been high on Royal’s game for a while now and Royal put together another great outing at this event. Royal has such a mature body and game and just really looks a class above most players he shared the court with. I’d like to see Royal get a little quicker and become a more consistent outside shooter, but there’s a lot to already like about Royal’s game.
Aiden Schmidt Aiden Schmidt 6'3" | SF Dublin Coffman | 2023 State OH , 6’3 SG Dublin Coffman 2023: Schmidt really shot the ball at a high level in this showcase, continuing his sweet shooting from the HS season. Schmidt plays well off drivers and relocates off-ball to make himself available. Dublin Coffman once again will have one of the top scoring teams in central Ohio next season with Schmidt and Ajay Sheldon Ajay Sheldon 6'2" | PG Dublin Coffman | 2022 State OH running the show.
Preston Steele Preston Steele 6'5" | PF Africentric | 2023 State OH , 6’5 PF Africentric 2023: Steele was mostly a high energy forward when I saw him during the HS season, but flashed a little more offensive skill at this event. Steele is still an inconsistent shooter, but he did show the ability to punish the defense if he’s left open.
Dailyn Swain Dailyn Swain 6'7" | SF Africentric | 2023 State #81 Nation OH , 6’6 SF Africentric 2023: Swain has established himself as one of the top prospects in Ohio’s 2023 class. Swain has taken major strides in the past year and his stock is only going to continue to rise. Swain can slow down and use his size to score past defenders. As one of the youngest prospect’s in the 2023 class, Swain’s ceiling is incredibly high. I think high majors are going to come calling very soon for Swain.
Bede Lori Bede Lori 6'2" | SG Caldwell | 2023 State OH , 6’2 GC Caldwell 2023: Lori made his mark with outside shooting in the 5 on 5 action, but put on a show in the 3-point contest. Lori only missed four out of 20 shots in the contest, taking the crown. Lori is a natural scorer, already at 1,000+ career points. Lori is one of the top small school prospects in 2023.
Trenton Collins Trenton Collins 6'4" | SF Utica | 2023 State OH , 6’3 SF Lakewood (Hebron) 2023: Collins was the top player I was completely unfamiliar with entering the event. Collins scored the ball from the perimeter, knocking down a bunch of shots. I’d like to see Collins in a more organized setting before putting a college level on him, but he’s now on my radar.