Parking was limited, fans, players and college coaches a plenty on each court as the Adidas Uprising began its first stop in Dallas. The live period in grassroots basketball allows players to make a name for themselves and gain a offer. Here are our top Texas players from the first stop of the Adidas Gauntlet.
Jae Ledee, 2018 F, Texas Pro: LeDee had 15 points in his team’s win vs D1 Minnesota and avg 14 pts, 7 rebs in four games. He showcased his offensive versatility and was physical inside.
Kendric Davis, 2018 PG, Texas Pro: Davis ran the point well this weekend for Texas Pro. Quick with the ball and scores when needed.
Kaden Archie, 2018 SG, Urban DFW: Archie wanted to make a statement this weekend and he did just that. Averaged 17 pts, 4 rebs and 2 assists a game. Not just offensively but defensively he played very well.
Kennedy Milton, 2018 PG, Urban DFW: Milton, scoring wise couldn’t seem to get a consistent flow going, but he impacted the game in other ways such as on defense and setting up his teammates for open shots.
Charles Bassey, 2019 PF–YIIS: Bassey was very influential in Yes to Success 4-0 record in Dallas. His presence inside on both ends make him tough to contain and he showed why he is the top of his class. Against 22 Vision, he had 23 points on 90% shooting.
Ousmane Ndim, 2019 C-YIIS: Ndim growth as a player is showing. Having solid outings in each game he played and his shotblocking abilities altered shots.
Samuel Chaput, 2018 PG-YIIS: Chaput shot the ball at a high percentage this weekend at 68%. Chaput is a 2018 guard to know.
Grant Sherfield, 2019 PG–YGC36: Sherfield avg 22 points this weekend and every matchup, Sherfield seemed to step up when they needed him too.
Jalen Wilson, 2019 G-YGC36: Wilson played with a high intensity and offensively he scored inside and out. Wilson against New World had 18 points & 4 rebounds in the win.
Brock Cunningham, 2018 F-Urban ASAK: Cunningham showcased why he is recognized as one of the top forwards and players in general in his class. In the four games, he averaged 23 points and 11 rebounds. His shot was on and off but Cunningham got good looks and plays with a high IQ.
Darius McBride, 2019 SG-Urban ASAK: McBride played multiple positions on offense and defense and contributed. Solid athlete that can fill the stat sheet.
Greg Brown, 2020 F-Basketball University: Brown held his own as a freshman playing in the 17U as he averaged a double-double this weekend. Brown has a chance to be a special player.
Quentin Grimes, 2018 G-Basketball University: Grimes offensive game wasn’t as efficient as normal but still effected the game in other ways. In his second game, Grimes shot was on and had over 20 points in win vs Ohio Basketball Club.