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| From Left to Right (Che Evans, Karim Couliby, Jason Murphy, Tyler Brelsford, Isaiah Todd, Marvin Price, Terrance Williams) |
Atlanta, Ga. - In an impressive show of power this past weekend the DMV
loaded up a van and headed to Atlanta, Ga. to compete in the Under Amour Best
of Best Camp – the invitation only event consisted of a virtual whose of who in
the area. The common theme for those
receiving invites? Their games translate
and they look to be next level ready either physically and/or mentally.
The size and length rolling out of the DMV was phenomenal
and consisted of what has previously been documented as the area’s top up and
coming high school prospects. This exclusive event attracted 125 of the top middle
school players not only from this area but from across the country; as they
battled for a spot in the UA Middle School Elite 24 game to be held under the
Brooklyn Bridge on August 22, 2015.
Six of the seven players in attendance made the events Top
20 game and Karim Couliby received the dual honor or being name as the camps
and the All-Star games M.V.P. In attendance at the event where the
following players from the DMV:
*Karim Coulibly, (6’8, New World): Did yeoman’s work on the
low block, showed an exceptional motor; no one played harder, rebounded well
against like size. Showed he wasn’t afraid
to get physical – finished well and displayed a phenomenal skill set even putting
the ball the floor on several occasion but was at his very best finding and hitting
the outlet man and then filling the lane.
Above average passing skills also highlighted his dual MVP weekend.
*Marvin Price, (6’4, Team Melo) – Price
had a great weekend and continued to solidify his national stock; he easily
could have walked away with M.V.P honors, he too was one of the hardest workers
in the camp, finished almost everything , and was unstoppable getting to the tin. His jump shot was falling all weekend long
and he did it at all levels as a man amongst boys. As an added bonus Price showed some serious
bounce competing in the camp slam dunk contest were he finished second in a controversial
decision. When the jumper is falling he
is one of the toughest covers in the 2019 class.
*Terrance Williams, (6’6, Team Takeover) – Williams as always
saves his best performance for the big game; while he was solid all weekend he lit up the All-Star game, where he may not
have missed a single shot going for a double-double in the contest. He knocked the trey-ball down consistently during
the weekend, as well as hitting the mid-range shot, and even threw down a dunk
with authority. Williams as always
showed he is an excellent passer whose best attribute as a player may be his patience
and IQ. You are beginning to see the
wing skills start to develop and they look true to his nickname “Big Smooth” as
he shook a few people on his way to the basket.
*Che Evans, (6’5, Team Melo) - Knocked the socks off everyone in the gym on
day one with his versatility, got to the spots he wanted at will, the jump shot
looked vastly improved and scouts say he is a jumper away from being
unstoppable. He is very creative with
the ball and showed a strong handle, made the right pass and the right play and
made an impact in multiple categories.
He rebounded his position and showed a great motor. He walked away from the event as clearly one
of the top 2020 wings in the country his defensive ability and shot blocking
skills were also impressive – a special note was given that the dunk package
was also impressive.
*Jason Murphy, (6’8, Team Melo) – Didn’t give up on a single
play the entire weekend – plays the game 94-feet and buzzer to buzzer – not a
skill that can be taught. Murphy tries to dunk everything and you can see the
long term benefit of this mindset in his play.
Dominated both glasses, kept the ball high, and played a true post game
playing to his strengths and looked good doing it - he is tough as nails and
plays with passion – is an excellent shot blocker and lane filler. Scored exceptionally well around the basket
and you can see future stardom with this kid easily.
*Isaiah Todd, (6’8, Team Silk) – His catch and shoot game
looked excellent from all over the floor, showed solid mechanics – needs very little
adjustments and simply requires reps to what is already becoming an exceptional
strength. He is now pushing 6’8/6’9 and
his versatility is very apparent; a young 13, he can guard any front court position
on the floor and made impact on the defensive end and on the boards. The handle only requires confidence but
showed tools and a complete package in the drill sessions.
Tyler Brelsford, (5’8, Team Melo) – Showed great awareness
and court vision, knocked down the mid-range pull-up throughout; played the game
the right way making the right pass and decision. Finished well in the paint against size and
competed on the defensive end using positional defense to stymie his opponent –
made the players around him better and went to the floater when necessary. Didn’t shoot many threes in game situations but
knocked them down during skills and drills showing the shooting prowess he is
becoming known for.
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