Bash in the Desert: 16U 1st Team Breakdown
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The Circuit came back to Arizona at the Phhacility in Phoenix/AZ for the Bash in the Desert. I focused primarily on the 16U Division and wanted to bring light to as many players as possible. I did watch some 15U on…
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Continue ReadingThe Circuit came back to Arizona at the Phhacility in Phoenix/AZ for the Bash in the Desert.
I focused primarily on the 16U Division and wanted to bring light to as many players as possible. I did watch some 15U on Sat-Sun and 17U on Friday night.
There were 22 16U teams, which was 9 more then in Seal Beach/CA. So I made five All-16U Tournament teams featuring eight-nine players per team.
Here is the 1st team breakdown of the eight players:
Jerome Williams Jr Jerome Williams Jr 6'0" | PG Rock Creek Christian Academy | 2024 MD Minneapolis South (Minnesota Spartans 2024) (Pictured)
My MVP of the #BashIntheDesert had an impressive showing. The ball is on a string for this strong guard. He has DEEP 3pt range and unreal quickness with the ball. He can easily split defenders to get into the lane or just blow right by. He can step back off of his defender and let it fly. He is also a very good passer. He has impeccable timing to throw a dime to a cutter, shooter or dump it off to a teammate. He is also tough on the ball defensively with his strength. lateral quickness and speed.
Chiang Ring Chiang Ring 6'8" | C Park Center | 2024 State #276 Nation MN Minneapolis South (Minnesota Spartans 2024)
A rim runner who blocks and rebounds everything near him. He had many impressive above the rim dunks on the break. He can handle the ball fairly well and scores it coast to coast occasionally. His meat and potatoes are his rim protecting and athleticism using his long arms. His FT touch looks promising but he can keep making strides with his face-up and post game.
Mason Abittan Mason Abittan 6'6" | SF Red Rock Academy | 2025 State NV Coronado (Prominent Elite 2024)
A bigger wing with deep shooting range beyond the arc. He hit one from around 30-feet and it didn’t look forced either. He can play multiple positions and plays above the rim on the break. He makes good decisions and plays with huge confidence. He is ranked #7 in Nevada from his class and is definitely worthy of it!
TayVion Wilson TayVion Wilson 6'0" | PG Sandra Day O'Connor | 2025 State AZ Kellis (Prominent Elite 2024)
One of the better feels for the game at the event. He is undersized but has volleyball line 3pt shooting range and he also happens to be a next level passer. His swagger is as good as it gets and is very shifty with the ball and showed toughness by taking charges. He uses the pick and roll game to a T and he was the maestro of their 4-0 record.
Here is a quick clip of his weekend.
Tough 😤🔥 @TayVionWilson pic.twitter.com/p4dNN7BZCq
— EVision (@EVision_AZ) May 1, 2022
Damarius Taylor PG 5’10 2024 Regis Jesuit (Team Revenge 2024)
One of the fastest end to end players at the event. He blows by his defenders with top-end speed and finishes off tough shots in traffic or drops it off to a teammate. He can drive and kick it and he controlled most outcomes with his pace and speed with the ball. He also defends on the ball with a good motor.
Jaylen Wheeler PG 6’2 2024 Salesian College Prep (Team Rampage Elite 2024)
A bigger sized lead guard is extremely unselfish. He is constantly getting into the paint and dishing it out to a cutter or a spot up shooter. He has long arms and takes very few steps to get to the rim. He is an elbow and in type of scorer who can defend and facilitate. He slowed down a little the last day being exhausted from playing in multiple events but shined Saturday night.
Christian Harris SG 6’2 2024 Etiwanda (Rancho Elite 2024)
Another good showing from the two-way guard. He uses his real length to play the passing lanes and is quick laterally. He rebounds in traffic and he scores it many ways with getting on the glass for put backs, hitting perimeter jumpers, cutting to the basket or hook shots. Once he fills in, he will be even harder to contain.
Bradey Henige Bradey Henige 7'0" | C Cactus | 2024 State #192 Nation AZ Cactus (D1 Nation AZ 2024)
A big center who moves like a forward. He is fluid with good dexterity and is a surprisingly a very good ball handler for his size. He rebounds and blocks shots at a good clip. He can give a jab step and step out and hit the 3. He is also still one of the best passers.