Star City Classic: Final Player Notes
The final write up and notes of the Star City Classic, a prime time event that featured some top level talent across the Midwest. Tony Osburn Tony Osburn 6'2" | CG Mound City | 2022 State MO (6’2…
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Continue ReadingThe final write up and notes of the Star City Classic, a prime time event that featured some top level talent across the Midwest.
- Tony Osburn Tony Osburn 6'2" | CG Mound City | 2022 State MO (6’2 G, Nebraska Supreme 2022) is a a great overall player. the elite level shooting and high volume scoring during the high school season are highlighted rightfully so, but his defensive IQ and effort is top tier as well. He anticipates passing lanes extremely well and is great at digging down in the post or creeping in from the back side to get steals. He continues to get more athletic as well, and it is helping with his ability to finish up at the rim and through contact.
- Ty Hofer (6’4 G, SSA Elite 2022 Black) is starting to fill out his role nicely. Played with extreme effort over the weekend, got a ton of rebounds, and made big plays late in big games. He jumped some passing lanes, caused turnovers, and got out in transition well. His ball screen usage as the ball handler is getting better and he made a nice mid range pull up off of one. He averaged 5 points and 6 rebounds on the weekend. (Pictured)
- Max Whisner (6’6 F, Run GMC 2022) is a nice piece to Runs roster. The football star is fulfilling a nice role for the talented Run 2022 group. He is a big bodied physical forward that also brought them spot shooting and stretch ability. His bread and butter with this group is with his strong screen setting, rebounding, and finishing dump plays. Whisner brings them a different type of toughness when on the floor.
- Chandler Meeks (6′ PG, Nebraska Supreme 2022) is a great point guard. He is built and strong as a rock, moves his feet really well on defense, and can get to that rim off the bounce. Meek’s defensive ability guarding the ball really stood out to me as his combination of size and speed is really tough to drive on or work against in isolation. The point guard also has a sweet crossover change of pace move that he used to get into the painted area and make plays. Meeks was fun to watch all weekend.