Space City Collision: Saturday Standouts (Part 2)
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Prep Hoops Circuit’s Space City Collision featured a jam-packed Saturday of elite play in Houston, Texas, and I got the chance to watch some of the top players and teams in the 15U and 16U divisions. More than a handful of players…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Circuit’s Space City Collision featured a jam-packed Saturday of elite play in Houston, Texas, and I got the chance to watch some of the top players and teams in the 15U and 16U divisions. More than a handful of players caught my eye on the first day of the competition, with several players standing out and making a name for themselves with their elite play.
Saturday Standouts (Part 2)
Steve Kiner | 6’2″ SF | CME Elite 2024 (2024)
- A stat sheet filler who plays an aggressive brand of basketball and did a great job of getting downhill and attacking the basket, Kiner posted a stat line of 13 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 blocks in the game I watched him in. Kiner gives it all on the court and is a two-way player who always seemed to be around the ball making plays. Runs the floor really well and consistently made plays in transition and in the fast break. He also showed some range knocking down a shot from beyond the arc.
Jermireck Jordan | 6’5″ PF | Showtime Elite LA 2023 (2023)
- Jordan showed some impressive rebounding ability in the game I saw, from out-muscling opponents to simply out-jumping them and making hustle plays on the boards. A very good athlete who can play either forward spot, but is particularly good around the basket where he flourishes by playing with strength and his explosive leaping ability. Jordan was unstoppable in the paint with the ball in his hands, finishing with easy layups above the rim and off the glass, as well as cleaning up second-chance opportunities with put-backs.
Jakobe Dykes Jakobe Dykes 6'5" | SF Shaun Dumas Academy | 2023 State LA | 6’6″ SF | Showtime Elite LA 2023 (2023)
- A two-way small forward with good size for the position, Dykes played the 3&D role for Showtime Elite LA but also possesses the potential to be a force as a scorer. He posted 11 points, 5 boards, 3 blocks, 2 steals in the game I watched, while also knocking down a shot from three-point range. A very good defensive player who uses his length to cause tipped passes and block shots, while also locking down opponents out on the perimeter.
Martez James Martez James 6'5" | SF College Park | 2024 State TX | 6’4″ PF | Drive Nation Houston 2024 Black (2024)
- James was very active in the paint and around the hoop in the first half of action against the CTX Knights and posted a near double-double with 9 points and 8 rebounds in the game. The athletic forward had several go-to moves in the post, did a good job of using his body as leverage, displayed nice footwork, and played with a lot of energy on the boards. James did a great job of grabbing offensive rebounds and finishing with putbacks or creating second-chance opportunities for his teammates.
Luke Law Luke Law 6'5" | PF Salado | 2024 TX | 6’6″ PF | CTX Knights Basketball 2024 (2024)
- A physical and strong stretch forward prospect, Law battled for boards and nailed clutch three-point shots in the game I saw against Drive Nation Houston 2024. Law isn’t afraid to get physical on defense and in the paint, where he brought down 7 rebounds and constantly fought for boards. He also showed nice shooting touch and range where he nailed 3 three-pointers, all from the corner, and possesses some solid dribbling and ball-handling skills for someone his size. Be on the lookout for Law moving forward.