Top overall performers from the 2022 Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions, Part II
The historic stage of the Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions never fails. Each and every year the most historic tournament in grassroots basketball is a platform where the best of the best rise up. Let’s take a deep dive look at the top overall prospects from the 2022 tournament.
I’m not sure that I saw a more impactful two-way player than Blaine this weekend. He was impressive on both ends of the floor game in and game out. Blaine is a player that I’d stick on the opposing team’s best perimeter player whether it be a guard or a wing. He can lock up multiple positions because of his size, strength, and instincts. He’s a defender that an generate tons of steals and deflections on a consistent basis. On the other end, he’s a strong scorer that can create for himself, convert on tough, contested shots from all over the floor, and he can be a catch-and-shoot guy from the perimeter. With how well he plays on both ends, he’s a one-man run waiting to break a game wide open at any time. On the 3SSB circuit, Blaine has opened some eyes and has garnered some D1 interest. His Gibbons weekend was one that will add to his strong spring resume. - Josh Tec
After his performance during the regular season and talking home a state title I was ready to see the 6-foot-5 guard John Broom. This kid is truly special and after getting back into the flow of the travel season, Broom has definitely found his footing. He is really smooth with his handles and really thrives creating plays for others. I could go all day about his shooting but if he gets into a rhythm it’s going to be a long night for the opposing team. Broom already has offers from Samford, Mississippi State, and Clemson; just to name a few. As he continues to grow as a player, Broom is destined to bring in more. - D’Courtland Christian
I haven’t followed someone who defines stockriser as well as Moore does. Every weekend, I’ve seen his production stay consistent from afar, and getting the opportunity to see it in person this weekend was a treat. At a strong 6-foot-6, Moore has a good frame and build for the next level. He’s a mismatch on the travel circuit because he’s got guard skills with enough size and strength to play some bully ball around the basket too. Moore led Griffin Elite to a final four appearance over the weekend and averaged over 20 points per game along the way. He’s a smooth scorer that can do it from multiple levels. He’s seen some mid major offers come his way this spring. If this weekend was any indication to how his summer will be, his phone will be buzzing a lot during June and July. - Josh Tec
There are moments in the history books of the Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions that live on forever. Game-winners certainly carry some nostalgic weight. For Ricks, he left Suwanee Sports Academy with some memories that should be a conversation throughout his hoops journey and beyond. Not only was a game-winning shot-maker, he was one of the more interesting forwards in the field. Ricks showed us that he can not only score in the paint but he’s a threat as a slasher, as a second-chance guy and as a glass cleaning, defensive problem. Most underrated part of his game? His passing. He’s a premier mid-major four man target. - Justin Young
For the last two weekends we have been out, Louisville and The Bob Gibbons, one thing for 1 of 1 Elite has been a constant, Derin Saran is going to keep them in games. He has a high basketball IQ and handle, coupled with size at the guard spot. When the ball is in his hands, the game flows better for 1 of 1 Elite and he is the reason. He can break down defenders, he has the height to score over smaller guards and he is either getting fouled or he is making the shot when he penetrates the lane. With a broken wrist, Saran knew that his shot was going to be off from the perimeter so all weekend, he made it a point of driving into the lane, either scoring or finding the open teammate. Saran has the tools for the mid-major level of college basketball and with a strong summer, he can start to scratch the surface of some high-major programs with his toughness and his ability to lead a team. - Justin Byerly
What a weekend for Webb. He made crucial shot after crucial shot propelling Team Trezz to a runner-up finish in their bracket at The Bob Gibbons. Knocking off two Nike EYBL teams on Sunday, Webb was instrumental in those victories. Equipped with a deadly stroke from the outside, he is also strong and athletic enough to attack off the dribble, make shots from the mid-range in crowded situations and deliver passes where they needed to go. He has good size at the guard spot and didn’t back down all weekend from anyone. There has always been something to say about guards from the eastern part of North Carolina and watching Webb, you understand why there is a list of guys from that area that have gone on to the league or playing at a high collegiate level. - Justin Byerly
