David Barns Showcase: Best In The Gym
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The David Barns Showcase took place last Saturday. It was a much anticipated event, and it sure didn’t disappoint. There was talent at all levels and in all classes in the gym that day. Almost any coach could have found…
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Continue ReadingThe David Barns Showcase took place last Saturday. It was a much anticipated event, and it sure didn’t disappoint. There was talent at all levels and in all classes in the gym that day.
Almost any coach could have found what they were looking for at the David Barns Showcase. That’s what made it so difficult to name a best player in the gym from that day. Guys like Anthony Ribel Anthony Ribel 6'3" | SG Traverse City Central | 2024 State MI and Gio Lutfy Gio Lutfy 6'2" | SG Lutheran North | 2024 State MI for example, and many more, put on terrific shows at the showcase.
After much debating over all the talent, performances, and feedback from the event, I finally made a decision. Im going to name Adam Ayrault Adam Ayrault 6'4" | CG Grosse Pointe North | 2023 State MI , from Grosse Pointe North, as best in the gym last Saturday at the David Barns Showcase.
Ayrault just looked like he was at a different level. He has the intangibles of a high upside prospect including good positional size, solid athleticism, and a high basketball IQ. Ayrault may have caught some by surprise as he hasn’t been on the grassroots scene as much. Many of us were waiting for a day like last Saturday, and it definitely arrived.
Ayrault flashed an impressive skill set, to say the least, at the David Barns Showcase. He scored effectively from both inside and out. He showed a ferocious 2 handed finish that he rose up on and flushed home from above the rim. Ayrault also showed the ability to step beyond the arc and shoot over top of defenders. He even showed the ability to stay focused through his shot when contested with a hand in his face. Don’t forget about defense. On numerous occasions, Ayrault stepped up the pressure just inside the half court line and created turnovers.
Adam Ayrault Adam Ayrault 6'4" | CG Grosse Pointe North | 2023 State MI made a huge statement at the David Barns Showcase. He went from somebody that people wondered about to a prospect that Division 1 coached should keep an eye on. Ayrault will be a big story around the state from here on out.