PassionSZN Kickoff: Day 2 Top Performers Pt. 1
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2021 6-2 PG Jaylyn Sidberry-Jourdan – TUP Elite True point guards with elite court vision can be hard to find. Jaylyn Sidberry-Jourdan’s savvy at the lead guard spot impressed. Jaylyn is an assist waiting to happen. His playmaking and ability…
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Continue Reading2021 6-2 PG Jaylyn Sidberry-Jourdan – TUP Elite
True point guards with elite court vision can be hard to find. Jaylyn Sidberry-Jourdan’s savvy at the lead guard spot impressed. Jaylyn is an assist waiting to happen. His playmaking and ability to find the open man makes his teammates better. Sidberry-Jourdan is thin, but he has no issue getting where he wants to go and putting pressure on the defense. He was able to draw fouls when attacking the rack using an explosive bounce. On the perimeter, Sidberry-Jourdan can light it up. He has an accurate mid-range jumper and a three-point shot that draws attention. He finished with 20 points in an impressive 60-56 win over GameSpeed Elite Black.
2021 6-4 G Johnny Taylor – GameSpeed Elite Blue
GameSpeed Elite Blue overwhelmed FTL in the second half and Johnny Taylor was a huge reason why, posting 20 of his game-high 26 points in the second half to go along with 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 1 block. Taylor is an elite athlete that looks for highlight dunks every chance he gets. He was on the receiving end of a handful of vicious alley oops. Taylor has High Major tangibles with his height and electric leaping ability. Add in his three-point shot and upside to become a very good defender at the next level and you have potential late steal.
2022 6-6 F Tony Livingston Tony Livingston 6'6" | CG King | 2022 State FL – GameSpeed Elite Blue
Already committed to play football at Florida, Tony Livingston Tony Livingston 6'6" | CG King | 2022 State FL is a big boy. He blends size and skill to create a real mismatch. Livingston can be a bulldozer in the paint, moving bodies to grab rebounds and power through defenders. For as strong as he is, Livingston is also nimble. He can attack off the dribble and even stretch the floor to shoot the three. Tony tallied 21 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists to open Saturday.
2023 6-0 PG George Kimble III George Kimble III 6'2" | CG Berkeley Preparatory | 2023 State FL – GameSpeed Elite Blue
Playing up didn’t phase George Kimble III George Kimble III 6'2" | CG Berkeley Preparatory | 2023 State FL . The polished guard helped GameSpeed Elite click on all cylinders. He’s a creative passer that sets up teammates routinely. Kimble excels both in transition and in the half court. He has a strong motor and overall mature feel for the game. Kimble posted 13 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals and 1 block.
2021 6-5 G Dayvion Smith – Filling The Lane 2022 National White
“Champ” Smith impressed in a tough loss. Smith has great size for a primary ball handler. He doesn’t get rushed and plays at his own speed. He has a high release on his outside shot. Smith is comfortable firing threes off the dribble and is a high-usage player. When Smith decides to get to the hoop, he uses angles well and can keep defenders at bay. Smith finished with 17 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals and 1 block.