The second weekend of the live period has just finished up and this weekend we were in Duncanville for the Great American Shootout. What players followed up a strong performance from the last live period weekend? What players showed us something new to their game? Who helped their stock from this weekend? Below is our top players from the GASO.
Robert Brown, 2018 PF – All 4 Sports Dream Team: Brown avg. a close double-double in the games we saw. Played with a high motor and competed on both ends. It was good to see him back in TX.
Jock Hughes, 2018 G -All 4 Spors Dream Team: Hughes fills the stat sheet and in his game against F.I.R.M, he had a all-around strong performance in the scoring, rebounding and assist category. His all-around game stood out.
Xavier Bryant, 2018 PG – Texas Impact 4:13: Bryant’s play was impressive as a floor general as he consistently made the right plays on the court. He had a strong showing last weekend and continued his grand play at the GASO especially in his game against 3D Empire.
Samuell Williamson, 2019 SG – Texas Impact 4:13: Williamson is showing to be one of the top guards in his class in Texas. Offensively he was efficient and creating good shots for himself and is a key factor for Texas Impacts success.
DJ Thorpe, 2019 PF – TJ Ford: Thorpe impacts the game inside on both ends and in his team’s night game, he posted 22 points to go with 14 rebounds. Thorpe helped himself this weekend with his play.
Uche Dibiamaka, 2018 G – Stackz Elite: Uche is a physical guard that attacks the lane and finishes inside with contact. Dibiamaka showed his skill set last weekend at the Lonestar Invitational and at the GASO he continued his strong play.
Garret Wilson, 2019 G – TJ Ford: Wilson gets hot quick on offense. Against RM5 East in the semis on Sunday, Wilson had spurt of 10 straight games in the comeback win. Overall, Wilson played well on both ends and was key to leading his team to the championship game this weekend.
Grayson Carter, 2018 PF – Dallas Showtyme: Carter looked sluggish in spurts but overall, looking at his play the last two weekends, Carter had very solid outings. He made some key shots from the perimeter on Saturday and showcase his inside and outside offensive game.
Jordan Phillips, 2018 SF – Dallas Showtyme: Phillips in his game against Texas Impact showed his presence on the offensive end especially in the first half as he attacked the basket and his jumper was on. Phillips showed to be a willing passer and got his teammates involved but he still looks have a lot more in his tank if or when consistency shows up.
Grayson Early, 2018 SG – Blueprint: Early was shooting the ball well and he put up solid numbers each game offensively and defensively he did a solid job moving laterally. Early stock has seen a steady rise in the past few months.
Efe Odigie, 2018 PF – Houston Hoopstars: Odigie is a handful inside and scored inside efficiently all weekend and he takes what the defense gives him on the block. Odigie’s consistent play was good to see.
CJ Weathers, 2018 F – RM5 East: Weathers was a player last weekend that struggled to get a flow on the offensive end last weekend at the LoneStar Invitational but this weekend it seemed like it all came together as he scored at 50% from the field and showcased versatility on both ends. His play against Houston Topguns and TJ Ford caught my eye.
Ajare Sanni, 2018 G – Sanni Hoops: Sanni scores and scores in bunches. Led his team to a championship this weekend with 31 points against TJ Ford Austin and Sanni showcased his high level scoring ability this weekend.
Kristian Sjolund, 2018 F – Shooting Stars Red: Sjolund shot the ball well from the perimeter. Sjolund on Saturday compiled two strong games and against Sanni Hoops put up a double-double.
Jamal Gaines, 2018 PF – 3D Empire: Gaines extended his range from three and shot the ball from the perimeter at a high percentage. Gaines motor on both weekends was great to see and in Duncanville he continued to showcased his versatility.
KJ Pruitt, 2020 G – Seawolves: Pruitt did a good job holding his own playing in the 17U division. The lefty has good size and was aggressive attacking the basket. His Friday night game and Saturday morning games, Pruitt was impactful in the Seawolves wins.
Samuel Onwu, 2021 C – Yes II Success: Onwu controlled the paint defensively in YIIS three wins this weekend. Onwu is a big with a high motor and protects the paint well. For an 8th grader, Onwu made an impact in the NBA Division of the GASO.
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By: A. Umana
Edited: AB