Hustle In The Sun: 2024 Standouts
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The Hustle In The Sun took place in Arizona This past weekend. There was plenty of talent in all the age groups. I didn’t see every player, but there were some that caught my attention with their play. Here’s five…
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Continue ReadingThe Hustle In The Sun took place in Arizona This past weekend. There was plenty of talent in all the age groups. I didn’t see every player, but there were some that caught my attention with their play. Here’s five Freshman who I thought played well at this event.
Aeramiah Binford Aeramiah Binford 6'4" | SF Ascending Life | 2024 State AZ 6’3 W/F of South Mountain HS. (AZ) PAL Elite 2024. He’s an athletic jumping jack with plenty of extra energy to go around. He’s long, a quick leaper, and tries to block everything. He has the foot speed to guard on the wings, but guarded the other teams big man. He was active on both ends in the paint. He was effective inside and out. He lights up in transition knowing he’ll get an opportunity to throw one down.
Damian McKiever 5’9 PG of Cherry Creek High HS. (CO) 5280 Athletics 2024. He’s a pass first point guard, with good handles, he doesn’t get sped up too often. He did a good job running the team in half court sets. He makes good decision with ball, knowing when to push, or pass it up in transition.
James Pulliam James Pulliam 6'7" | PF Doherty | 2024 State CO 6’6 PF/C of Doherty HS. (CO) P. L. U. T.O. Prospects 2024. He’s a solid body prospect still growing. His coordination isn’t there just yet, but being in the class of 2024, there’s time to work on coordination, strength, and foot work. He has the size, and presence in the paint now to be effective on both ends. Definitely a player to watch in Colorado.
Lucas Gregg 6’6 F/C of Chaparral HS. AZ Triple Threat 2024. He did a good job running up, and down the court. He doesn’t just post up, he looks to shoot his outside jumper if he’s open, or drive on occasion, he’s a good passer from the high post and sets solid screens. He spent most of his work on the block against players he had a size advantage over, nonetheless he showed good footwork, and patience on the block, he went after rebounds, and had a few blocks. A good upside
Makhi Golston Makhi Golston 6'2" | SG North Canyon | 2024 AZ 6’0 G of North Canyon HS. (AZ) PAL Elite 2024. A good all around player who helps his team in different ways. He’s one of those guys you leave on the court as long as he can go. He made good decisions with the ball. He doesn’t necessarily have to stuff the stat sheet. He can get his own shot driving, or shooting jumpers. He’s a solid long armed defender who can defend. He’s a good passer, and he runs the court.