Spring Kickoff: Outstanding Athletes 16U
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Prep Hoops Spring Kickoff showed out with some of Colorado and surrounding states best talent. With that we got to check out many impressive athletes. Here are our picks for the most exceptional athletes from 16U. Ryan Dixon Ryan Dixon…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Spring Kickoff showed out with some of Colorado and surrounding states best talent. With that we got to check out many impressive athletes. Here are our picks for the most exceptional athletes from 16U.
Ryan Dixon Ryan Dixon 6'5" | PF Valor Christian | 2024 State CO – Team Revenge
Ryan Dixon Ryan Dixon 6'5" | PF Valor Christian | 2024 State CO is a smaller power forward but more then makes up for it with his elite athleticism. Ryan stands at 6’5 and has good instincts when getting in position to grab rebounds. He boxes out well and is able to elevate high to grab rebounds. Ryan turned some heads this weekend throwing down some big dunks.
Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown 6'2" | SG Smoky Hill | 2024 State CO – Prolific Elite
Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown 6'2" | SG Smoky Hill | 2024 State CO was one of the bounciest players at the event. Jaylen can get super high in the air off of both one and two feet. Even times when it looks like he does not have the best positioning Jaylen was able to sky in the air to create something out of nothing. He had some of the best dunks on the weekend including a two-hand putback dunk he soared in for out of nowhere.
Carson Keach Carson Keach 6'2" | SG Ponderosa | 2024 State CO – B&B Academy
Carson Keach Carson Keach 6'2" | SG Ponderosa | 2024 State CO is a big guard who impressed over the weekend with his hustle and intensity on the defensive end. Defensively he stood out due to his active hands and quick footwork he used to stay in front of defenders. For a guard, Carson does a good job of blocking shots using his athleticism and good instincts to swat shots out of the air.
Brady Kennison Brady Kennison 6'0" | CG Thompson Valley | 2024 State CO – Colorado Anarchy
Brady Kennison Brady Kennison 6'0" | CG Thompson Valley | 2024 State CO is another guard who made a name for himself on the defensive end. Brady has a dawg mentality on the defensive end and takes his match up personally. He uses great footwork and physicality to lock down opponents. Offensively Brady is quick with the ball in his hands and is able to shake defenders with shifty moves.
Josh Acker Josh Acker 5'11" | PG Arapahoe | 2024 State CO – Elevation Flyers
Josh Acker Josh Acker 5'11" | PG Arapahoe | 2024 State CO is a bulky guard who uses his frame to his advantage. Josh looked best offensively when getting to the basket, he has a quick first step and shifty moves near the rim. Near the basket, he did a good job of creating contact and finishing over taller defenders.
Rifky Sedhom Rifky Sedhom 6'1" | SG Arapahoe | 2024 State CO – Colorado Collective
Rifky Sedhom Rifky Sedhom 6'1" | SG Arapahoe | 2024 State CO is an athletic guard who got to the rim well this past weekend. Rifky is bouncy and uses that to hang in the air to go over and around defenders. He was able to finish consistently with both hands at the rim and had multiple and 1 finishes.