Grind Session 11/11: Non-Senior standouts
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On November 11th I attended the Latitude Longitude Grind Session at AZ Compass Prep in Chandler, AZ. I watched two games featuring two local teams. Both AZ teams had impressive first outings in AZ and earned victories with team effort. They clearly…
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Continue ReadingOn November 11th I attended the Latitude Longitude Grind Session at AZ Compass Prep in Chandler, AZ.
I watched two games featuring two local teams.
Both AZ teams had impressive first outings in AZ and earned victories with team effort. They clearly shared the ball and it paid off.
Results:
Bella Vista Prep 89 Edge School/CAN 77
Phhoenix Prep 81 Denver Prep/CO 71
Here were the non-senior standouts from the four teams:
Baye Fall Baye Fall 6'11" | C Luthern Christian | 2023 State #13 Nation CO Denver Prep/CO (Pictured)
One of the top rated bigs in the West is a fun watch. He is an elite shot blocker to the point where players alter their attempts after watching his length and agility trying to track down every single ball. He can turn around and fall-away from mid-range to score. He is an easy rim runner and he gobbles up all rebounds. His movements are a little different then the average player.
Assane Diop Assane Diop 6'10" | PF Belleview Christian | 2023 State #107 Nation CO Denver Prep/CO
Another highly thought of junior from Colorado is very unique. He handles the ball like a guard and is a big time passer for his size. He plays the role of the point forward on his team without a traditional pure PG on the roster. He can face-up to the elbow and in and will give a hard shot fake and dunk the ball in traffic. His defensive versatility and passing makes his game go.
Bubu Benjamin PF 6’7 2023 Edge School/CAN
A face-up four-man with a soft touch to the 3pt line. He handles it just enough to get by his defender and can finish around traffic. He takes long strides to the rim and will finish. He will get many double-doubles on the year with points and rebounds.
Vincent Delano Vincent Delano 6'1" | CG Bella Vista Prep | 2023 State #292 Nation AZ Phhoenix Prep
The lone junior on the roster had a big game off the bench. He is another that comes in the game with a purpose and that is to score. He specializes in the catch-3 and he did it in style this game. He has a super quick trigger, he squares up and elevates appropriately. He also has a good demeanor with the ball and makes good reads and decisions. He can play on or off the ball.
Marquese Josephs Marquese Josephs 6'1" | CG Dream City Christian International | 2023 State AZ Bella Vista Prep
This junior seems to get better each viewing. He is one of the most athletic undersized guards in the 23 class locally and will defend his position. He plays above the rim on the break and has a nice floater. This game he shot the ball unusually well from the 3pt line off the catch and also had one incredible block at the rim.
Michael Lewis SG 6’2 2024 Denver Prep/CO
A natural scorer from all levels. He has a consistent catch-3 plus the floater game. He can hesi and go to the basket and score. He can play on the ball but is best off of it currently.
Xavier Spencer SG 6’3 2023 Edge School/CAN
A thick guard has incredible strength. He is under the rim but scores through contact with a nice layup package. He is a physical on-ball defender and has the much needed floater.
Justin Daniels SG 6’3 2023 Denver Prep/CO
A 3pt shooter with some speed. He is mostly a catch shooter but can get to the rim with a burst to the cup. He collects steals with his length and scores it in transition.