Grind Region Kickoff 16U Saturday AM Standouts
The PrepHoops Grind Region tipped off this Saturday morning at the Hive Sports Complex in Edmond, Oklahoma. With games already in the books, let’s take a first look at some of the players that have already caught our eye! (All…
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Continue ReadingThe PrepHoops Grind Region tipped off this Saturday morning at the Hive Sports Complex in Edmond, Oklahoma. With games already in the books, let’s take a first look at some of the players that have already caught our eye!
(All of these prospects are Class of 2024, unless noted otherwise)
JJ Wilson, 6’7 Forward, Oklahoma Primetime
An imposing post presence, Wilson has a powerful game that matches his tall and strong frame. He owned the paint with good shot blocking and altering ability, while also carving out space on the offensive end.
Dylan Snow, 5’9 Guard, Oklahoma Primetime
Primetime’s offense was humming in an early morning victory and it was the sophomore from Yukon that played a big part with his ability to create for others off drive. He’s quick off the dribble and would find open teammates when the defense collapsed on him. Snow is also has strong instincts on the defensive end and hounded passing lanes and opposing ballhandlers.
Jalen Grace 5’10 Guard, KC Red Storm
Another quicker lead guard, Grace is capable of setting up his teammates or scoring himself. He has a tight handle and plays strong relative to his thin frame. Grace did his damage in the midrange and at the rim, against Oklahoma Takeover he had 17 points in a win.
Gerard Hinson, 6’0 Guard Class of 2025, KC Red Storm
The freshman playing up in the 16U division was a threat from beyond the arc in two games. In their opening win over All D.A.W.G.S. he buried three triples on the way to 15 points
Kristen Penn, 6’7 Forward, CT All D.A.W.G.S
There’s a lot of untapped potential for the forward from Little Rock, Arkansas with a huge wing span and an appetite for blocking shots at the rim. To go along with his rim protection, Penn can finish with authority around the rim, and even can put the ball on the floor a bit as a slasher in the half-court.
Jude Hill, 6’2 Guard, Oklahoma Takeover
After a couple impressive viewings in the Titan Classic in January and then watching Hill today with Oklahoma Takeover, one thing is clear. He’s among the top shooters in Oklahoma’s Class of 2024. The scoring guard can do some damage off the dribble and is a tough defender. But it’s Hill’s ability to torch opponents from deep that makes him stand out as a prospect. He had 6 three pointers for Oklahoma Takeover this morning.
Xon Williams, 6’2 Guard, Oklahoma Impact 4:13
Oklahoma Impact 4:13 started hot and never looked back in their opening win. The play from lightning quick guard Xon Williams was a big reason why. Williams has a burst with the ball to get by defenders in the short area, while also having great end to end speed. He thrived in transition, but also showed some promise as a shooter, slasher and moving without the ball in the halfcourt as well. His well balanced offensive game was well represented in the box score with 22 points.
Rashaud Smith Rashaud Smith 6'1" | SG Heritage Hall | 2024 State OK , 6’2 Guard, Oklahoma Impact 4:13
A tenacious bulldog like guard, Smith was another tone setter for Impact’s victory. He’s crafty with good moves to create space as a scorer, but really shined with some of his ball hawking and physical tendencies on the defensive end. He reached double figures with 13 points.