DJ Lindsey (Team United): Lindsey erupted for a huge offensive outing on Sunday morning in a win over Alabama Fusion. He’s a sharpshooting lead guard who displayed his perimeter shotmaking skills throughout the weekend. He’s a quick trigger shooter in spot-up situations who also exhibited his extensive shooting range. Lindsey played a big factor in helping Team United secure the Blue Lea7ue East Circuit championship.
Nolyn Proudfoot (City Rocks): Proudfoot has popped out throughout the winter while playing up an age division. He’s a sharpshooting off-guard who provided City Rocks with more perimeter firepower this past weekend. He possesses strong instincts without the ball in his hands as he’s constantly moving off the ball. Proudfoot made strides as a defender this winter as he seemed to bring more defensive intensity to each session.
Jadah Washington (Team Takeover Ray): Washington had a strong weekend that helped his team get all the way to the championship game. He’s an ultra-competitive floor general who thrived at leveraging his speed + ball skills as advantage creators. He put constant pressure on the rim and provided Team Takeover with a consistent downhill playmaking threat. Washington was a scrappy on-ball defender that wasn’t afraid to apply full-court pressure as well.
Aaron Bryant (Team Takeover JYD): Bryant gave his team some perimeter firepower against Alabama Fusion, however they came up a few points short. He displayed strong instincts playing off the ball with his consistent movement and cutting. He’s a proficient spot-up shooter who converted a few jumpers from three-point range. Defensively, Bryant is an energetic defender who loved trapping the ball in his teams press.
Carter Brooks (Team Takeover JYD): Brooks gave his team an instant playmaking spark whenever he was on the floor. He’s a shifty ball handler who used a tight crossover and quick bursts of speed to gain ground on his man. He was a crafty finisher at the rim who displayed impressive body control, plus he had the ability to finish with either hand. Brooks also flashed some of his pull-up touch in the mid-range area as well.
Naziel Hilario (Expressions Elite): Hilario had some strong showings over the weekend and he has certainly made some strides in his game throughout the winter. He’s a quick lead guard who thrives at creating advantages with his speed + slippery handle. He was a consistent creator of offense who proved that he could finish in traffic with his body control + touch. Hilario also had the feel to locate open teammates when he was able to draw help defense.
Jaylen Lewis (New Heights): Lewis is a shifty left-handed guard who showcased a strong balance of scoring + playmaking over the weekend. He’s a capable pull-up scorer who was comfortable settling into one & two dribble jumpers. His shifty handle allowed him to beat his man often and he had the feel to find the open man. Lewis completed drop downs, kick outs, and skip passes with impressive accuracy + timing.
Chase Bray (NY Lightning): Bray is a high-level shooter who displayed a versatile scoring package this past weekend. He can settle into pull-up jumpers, plus he is a reliable catch & shoot threat from behind the arc. He’s a smooth scorer on the offensive end with a growing feel as a playmaker. Bray gave New York Lightning plenty of perimeter firepower in Pennsylvania and he did so with plenty of confidence.
Kai Cox (NY Lightning): Cox is a well-balanced and versatile guard that continues to stand out with his balance of scoring + playmaking. He’s a physical slasher who has the strength to work his way downhill against smaller guards. Came away impressed with his improved feel and playmaking with the ball in his hands. Cox thrived in a secondary creator role over the weekend and he consistently generated offense for New York Lightning.
