Geico Nationals: Sunrise Christian vs Prolific Prep (Pt. 1)
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Geico Nationals: Sunrise Christian vs Prolific Prep (Pt. 1) FORT MEYERS, FL—It’s hard to believe but Geico Nationals is in its thirteenth year of existence and its been quite a ride with a staggering amount of players that have ended…
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FORT MEYERS, FL—It’s hard to believe but Geico Nationals is in its thirteenth year of existence and its been quite a ride with a staggering amount of players that have ended up in the NBA, including Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, and Jaylen Brown to name a few. This year is no different as there are a plethora of highly-talented ballers in Jordan Walsh, Chris Livingston, Dariq Whitehead, Keyonte George, and Gatorade National POY Gradey Dick Gradey Dick 6'7" | SF Sunrise Christian (KS) | 2022 State #21 Nation KS .
On the Rise
Scotty Middleton Scotty Middleton 6'7" | SF Sunrise Christian | 2023 #50 Nation KS (Sunrise Christian Academy)
2023, G, 6-foot-6, 180 pounds
Joel’s Take: One of the highlights of Sunrise Christian was the play of up-and-coming Middleton. The willowy wing-type is a slashing scorer who plays hard at both ends of the floor. Offensively, he shows a nice burst off the dribble and he’s tough to stop in transition. Not to mention he knocked in three 3s. Defensively, his lateral quickness is impressive and he has quick hands.
The Future
Zion Sensley Zion Sensley 6'8" | SF Archbishop Riordan | 2024 State #124 Nation CA-N (Prolific Prep)
2024, G, 6-foot-8, 170 pounds
Joel’s Take: Sensley is one of the more impressive looking sophomores in the country. He has that D1 frame that college coaches covet with length, quickness, and bounce. His ball skills are solid in the open court, delivers the look-ahead pass, and he can knock in the 3-pointer. He didn’t get many touches in this one, but the physical traits are evident.
Athletic Combo
Layden Blocker (Sunrise Christian Academy)
2022, G, 6-foot-2, 175 pounds
Joel’s Take: Blocker is one of the fastest-rising combo-guards who possesses many of the skills needed to succeed in today’s game. He can play both guard positions, albeit at this time he is more of a scorer than a facilitator. He has a tight crossover, a quick burst, and he can elevate well above the rim for the finish.
Two-Way standout
Tre White Tre White 6'5" | SF Prolific Prep | 2022 State CA-N (Prolific Prep)
2022, 6-foot-4, 190 pounds
Joel’s Take: Arguably the MVP of his team in their thrilling upset over Sunrise Christian. Although teammate Jordan Poole put on a scoring clinic, White was the stalwart at both ends. Defensively, he put the clamps on All-American Gradey Dick Gradey Dick 6'7" | SF Sunrise Christian (KS) | 2022 State #21 Nation KS , and offensively he was stellar at both facilitating and converting buckets. His mid-range game is tight and he has the strength to play through contact.
Diamond in the rough
Bobi Klintman (Sunrise Christian Academy)
2022, F, 6-foot-9, 200 pounds
Joel’s Take: Klintman, who is originally from Sweden, has a bright future in this game. The has a terrific frame with ideal length and he’s a quality athlete. He delivered a couple of nifty passes while attacking at the elbow and he showed a nice touch that extends to the 3-point line. Heading forward he should have a nice career in college as a pick-and-pop 4-man.