By Kory Keys

Team Recruit Made a Name

Team Recruit finished Saturday with a 4-1 record and, even in a losing effort, you can see why they were so successful this weekend.

They’re a team that’s collectively skilled and plays well together, particularly behind 2019 guards Cameron Gwyn and Karston Miller. The duo made play after play, whether it was Gwyn’s perimeter shooting or Miller’s ability to score at all three levels.

Point guard Alston Gill and stretch-4 Tommy Kamarad had moments, as well, against Team Georgia Magic.

Team Recruit has a roster with multiple college prospects. I would imagine college coaches will take notice.

Hello, Rodney Smith

Happening upon a player that I wasn’t previously familiar with is one of my favorite things about basketball. Enter Rodney Smith of Ballin Blazers 2019.

The 5’11” lead guard out of Chamblee (GA) was the ultimate playmaker in a win over Auburn Raptors Elite.

Perimeter shooting? Check. Scoring off the bounce? You got it. I have a feeling there’s more where that came from.

Speaking of Coming Out Parties...Clarence Jackson

The noise around Team Georgia Magic all weekend has been the performances of guards Devin Butts and Zyrice Scott. Add 6’6” post Clarence Jackson to that equation.

Jackson’s performance on the glass was largely the reason Team Georgia Magic pulled away in the second half against Team Recruit. Jackson’s bounce and activity level were really impressive. Those are skills that will serve him well going forward.

I Am Very Much Here for 16U Team WHBH

And I’ll give you one reason why: Energy.

They were relentless from the tip Saturday afternoon, especially behind players like 2020 Ryan Wilcox and 2020 J’Quan Ewing. It’s easy to see why they’ve been so successful.

Some More 16U Superlatives...PSB Elite McCarthy

You can always count on a PSB team being quality with lots of talented prospects. This year is no different with McCarthy’s 16U squad. I added two new 16U players to my list to keep an eye on: 2020 Peter Lash and 2020 Drew Patterson.

Lash is going to be a stretch-4 at the next level. He’s super skilled and can score off the bounce as well as in pick-and-pop situations. He’s going to be a Division I prospect.

Patterson is in the scoring point guard mold. He’s able to be successful at getting where he wants due to a strong frame and good ball skills. College coaches will be checking in soon.