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Malcom Dread just oozes potential at the wing position. The
willowy 3-man runs like a deer, handles the ball like a guard, and is
developing catapult-like explosiveness around the basket. We have noted a very quick 1st step and he
has a nice floater as well. He rebounds well inside and outside his area and
can lead the break due to his nifty handle and astute court vision. He handed
out a number of high-level passes this past weekend in Pennsylvania leading his
team with running mate Keno Lilly to a championship where he also showed he can
step out and knock down the 3-point shot.
Dread like his big-brother who is starring for the Gonzaga Purple
Eagles is developing into one of the elite wing prospects in the country. If he
is willing to work on extending his perimeter shooting range, ball skills and
decision making his upside is tremendous. WCAC schools, IAC schools, and a host
of others are monitoring his progress.
Myles Stute starred for Minneapolis Fab before dropping
anchor in the DMV; Stute immediately showed his tremendous and diverse
skill-set while standing a versatile 6’5.Stute is a combination forward that runs the floor and can finish well
around the rim.
He is an exceptionally good scorer that can hit the open
jumper well beyond the strip by spotting up or when he receives kick outs
created by dribble penetration – without question he must be considered one of the
best shooter in the class in the area. Stute has also shown the ability to hitting
the mid- range shots mostly off the catch but we have seen him work off the
deck as well. He clearly has three point
range and gets his share of area rebounds. He creates some match-up problems
because he can stretch the defense with his shot making ability especially when
he has a size advantage or when playing the power forward position.
Overall this combination forward has good upside. Myles
proved that he can also serve as a good pressure free ball handler and rebounds
well in his area. We like that he communicates, plays with good energy, effort
and competes each possession.Since he
is new to the area, we are such any institution would be interested in his
services but he is already spoken for – as Stute will be suiting up for the
Gonzaga Purple Eagles in Washington, DC.
Jake Koverman is long, broad, has terrific feet, and
high-level timing as well as one of the highest IQ’s we have seen for a middle
school player. His game is skill-based but considering the improvements we have
seen in his athleticism and quickness his ceiling is immense. A player who can guard multiple positions
with his improved lateral movement he has always excelled as a shot-blocker and
is a big contributor on both glasses.
He runs the floor like a deer with the frontline speed
improving each time we see him, his timing is impeccable around the rim when it
comes to getting his shot off where he uses an assortment of moves/fakes
including a very nice step-back combination. He has good hands and he can
finish in transition he has improved his release timing and release point on
his jump shot which he can shot out the arch. He plays with great energy,
doesn’t mind playing through contact, and may the Rodney Dangerfield in the DMV
area.There are simply not that many
players with transferable size and skill-set within the class of 2021 right now
– Koverman is one that has it and is quietly becoming one of the most asked about
rising 2021’s in the area by those that know what they are looking for and at.
Detwan Montague standing 6’6/6’7 with great length is considered by many to be the prospect with the most upside on a solid 2021 Team Thrill squad and one of the most intriguing players in the DMV; at this
juncture is a dominant shot-blocker with all the tools necessary to be a true
rim protector for years to come. He's quick off his feet with his first and
second jumps, has an innate sense of timing without fouling, and the ability to
get up to the top of the box.
He's equally quick rotating back to the rim, which allows
him to patrol wide radius's and still erase mistakes. Offensively, he is a work in progress and is still
very raw and is almost exclusively getting his own off the offensive glass. As his hands improve he has shown flashes of
being an exceptional finisher around the basket with the ability to chase down
the lob.He's capable of changing ends
extremely well and also has a lot of upside in pick and roll because of his
quickness and explosiveness. Montague is the type of kid who doesn't need many touches or points to impact a game, but for his development long term it would be wise to maximize his gifts.
Detwan plays on a
guard dominate team where is touches are limited, realizing his long-term developmental
value will be essential for this growth trajectory to be maximized.Has the physical tools, dexterity, size to be
considered one of the best prospect in the area as long as he is a focal point
of given the opportunity to mature into the player we believe he can be.
High School coaches looking for a point guard in the 2021
class look no further than Md. Playmakers lead guard Jalen Miller, underrated
quickness, deceptive athleticism, and high IQ are just some of the attributes
that define the budding star.He possesses a strong frame with solid length
and quick hands.
He has a great burst in the open court and he knows when to
pull it back to monitor the defense. He gets to the rim due to his elite
ability to use angles, make reads, along with his exceptional strength. In
addition, he has the vision to locate teammates for easy buckets. He keeps his
handle low and tight and is difficult to keep contained while penetrating.
Miller is a blur with the ball in his hands and his ability
to create tempo is virtually unmatched in the field of PGs. He is in the
discussion be the best pure point not only in the DMV but also be in the
national discussion. He is great at dribble penetrating and finding open
teammates for great shots. Miller will be a major recruit for all area high
schools if only for his IQ, physical tools, and his ability to make his
teammates better.If he were a little
more selfish he frankly could control the game from a scoring perspective too
and this is something he at some point must figure out – but his “make the
right play attitude” is a “bad habit” no coach will mind breaking.
Team Melo vs Baltimore United game rumored to not be played
There has been a growing “rivalry”,
or as much of one as there can be for two teams who have never actually played
each other.Baltimore based programs
Team Melo (Jordan Brand/NIKE) and Baltimore United (Under Armour) have tussled
for bragging rights, players, and any alternative measuring stick they can
find.
It is anticipated that a true
rivalry-type intensity will rear itself the first time these programs take the
court against each other and with some serious star power to boot; the game
will “settle” a lot of scores in the minds of players and Baltimoreans alike…at
least until the next match-up.
The other interesting battle that will
inevitably be discussed is the prominence of the brands.Who has the top talent and where does that
top talent play.There are some very
clear differences between the teams and brands and depending on the vantage point
from which you are looking each has some strong advantages and disadvantages in
comparison.
Yet, the time for talk is quickly coming
to an end – or so many may have thought.With the highly anticipated upcoming Session III of the UA Proving
Grounds Session taking place at Catholic University in Washington, DC this
coming weekend it was expected by many that Team Melo 2020 vs Baltimore United
2020 would finally face-off, right here in the DMV for all to see.
Not so fast my friends, sources
close the situation have intimated that this game WILL NOT be played
“It's a heated rivalry. It's always going to be that way so we have to get the
players and participants that [are going to be] down there for the love of the
game and not down there for other alternatives." stated an unnamed source
close to the situation.
So with only one session remaining
after this weekend’s tip-off the only remaining hope for a NIKE/UA match-up of
Melo vs United is in Carmelo’s second home in New York City….stay tuned because
the possibility remains that this group of young star may not step onto the
court to compete unless it’s at their respective high school.A very interesting proposition to say the
least or rather this is simply how things go would you are in the midst of a
local and national sneaker war.
This my friends is a lot bigger than
a lot of people think and there are many more things in play than anyone’s
wildest imagination – welcome Class 2020 to the high school side, you will see
very quickly it’s a very very different world.
Rob Lawson has the versatility that many coaches covet. He
has the scoring ability and offensive game to play as a scoring guard, but he
can also distribute the ball and facilitate the offensive in the mode of a
point guard.
He has a very well-rounded game, deserving of high marks in
many areas. He can stroke it from the perimeter in addition to being a very
effective penetrator. He passes the ball well also, which allows him to swing
to the point guard slot for significant minutes. He also has good athleticism
and the quickness that most coaches look for in guards. Lawson is also a good
defender, using his good foot speed and lateral quickness to stay with most
guards on the perimeter. He played
solidly for the USA National Select squad in their recent appearance in the
Atlantic City Showcase.
Kamal Francis is budding wing with a lot of raw talent and
ability, Francis has the type of long and athletic frame that makes his upside
easy to see. He's very rangy with a good nose for the ball. He can cover the
court, be a major factor in transition, and a weak-side shot-blocker.
He has a solid foundation on his jumper to continue to
develop and is gradually expanding the rest of his ball skills as well.
Long-term, he could be the type of versatile scorer who could not only thrive
in transition but also from various spots in a half-court game. Long athletic
attacking wing scorer that rebounds on both ends and plays with great energy
and urgency.Just getting his feet wet
on the national stage Francis had a solid weekend alongside some of the nation’s
best as a member of USA National Select.
Gionne Swann has all of the tools that coaches love to see
in point guards. He is quickly developing size and strength for a point guard while
using a method we have seen many time, playing off the ball against bigger
stronger guards – where he can knockdown his jump shot . He showed well in at the AC Showcase playing with
USA National Select.
Despite being slight of build, he has the quickness to
penetrate past defenders and get to the paint. He is one of the best shooters
with range extending out to three-point land. He has a good feel and
understanding of the game that point guards have to possess to be successful
and when his body catches up with his mind and shooting ability you will see a
huge jump in his overall production.Currently he has the ability to give you buckets from anywhere inside
half court when he get his shot off.
Mark Pharos’s length and mobility is very in intriguing. He
runs, has rebounding and shot blocking ability. He is still raw offensively and
more effective as a face up then back to the basket.We like his overall strength and will be
looking for increased aggression – as when active he has the tools to impact
the game. A true big, those that know they have immense value and traditionally
are developed late; as a younger player he has very good upside and could be a
great reclass candidate.
The time is officially hear to formally introduce the DMV to
6’9, class of 2020, big man Treyvon Todd; Todd who appeared on our radar roughly
3-years ago has remained one of the most intriguing prospects in the area.The game at the youth level has long been
guard dominant, coupled with the change in the game itself the art and value of
true big men and post play have been lost in many systems at all levels.Yet there is and has remained a beacon; one
that is quickly rounding out and whose path will be littered with “Johnny Come
Lately’s” who attempt to benefit from the hard work and development Todd has
put it.Todd will be a force on the high
school level before it’s over; as he is just now beginning to realize the immense
potential he has always possessed at the most elite level.Todd with the right development is what you
call a program changer.
Treyvon Todd to date is decently productive right now, but
it's the flashes of spectacular that are most intriguing, and so he's still
very early on in his development and is slowly but surely turning his potential
into production. His hands are improving each time he takes the floor, with
both the initial catch and in traffic. A future that will without question include
a lot of double teams he must continue to increase his strength with the ball
in congestion while also continuing to polish his go to post move while adding
a dependable counter.
Today Todd can be considered a big bodied post player
with a terrific natural build and a very high ceiling. Already long and strong,
his frame has plenty of room left to support even more muscle mass in the
coming years and so he's likely to have a big time body before it is all said
and done.
He scores primarily off dump-offs and put-backs right now,
but we have seen the development of a jump hook.He runs and jumps well for his size and
showcases more than acceptable athleticism – Todd will likely be a power player
who incorporates finesse. What we really
love now is that Todd is a solid shot-blocker and rebounder while his under the
radar quiet, no-nonsense type of workmen approach to his game is something that
coaches at the next level will value and love.
In conclusion Treyvon Todd is a young and talented big man, and
is the type of long-term prospect that you believe in because he appears to
work hard and have a good demeanor for the game.Not to put the pressure of labeling a player
so young as a can’t miss; it’s best if coaches don’t miss out on any opportunity
to work with and/or add Treyvon Todd to their team or program.
The 2022 Baltimore based Team Melo squad has been running rampant
all season long collecting banners, titles, and trophies – and now national recognition.Boasting a stellar line-up of versatile and
talented players their relentless pressure, unselfish play, and disciplined coaching
has many taking note.Extremely fun to
watch they have the requisite pieces in the right places to translate up
multiple levels meaning that this group will be a problem for years to come!
GREAT SCOTT!
Starting with the head of the snake; the straw that stirs
the Melo drink is PG Sammy Scott.Sammy is
one of the elite point guards in his class nationally. With a strong, powerful,
compact frame he is able to absorb contact all over the court especially in the
paint, where he has a multitude of unique finishes. He has a nice burst off the
dribble to get separation from his defender and he'll drop off the nifty assist
or convert the floater in the paint area.
In the open court he
is exceptional at utilizing the look ahead pass and his vision overall is NEXT
LEVEL. The ball never dies in his hands and his passing prowess is high-level.
He knows how to put the ball into the pocket of the shooter. Love his astuteness
in the high screen and roll, and he has almost eliminated the excessive
dribbling when he's running the half court set. Not to mention he is showing
natural PG leadership ability as he guides his team on both ends of the floor. Labeled
the “Grim Reaper”Scott is putting fear
into the hearts of opponents each time the ball is in his hands.
BATMAN & ROBIN
The wing and front court of the Melo squad is manned by CJ
Scott and Andrew Rhuebottom, giving them amongst others on the team, the necessary
pieces at each level to impact games at the championship level.
CJ Scott’s combination of size and developing skill on the
wing make him a very intriguing long-term prospect in the class of 2022. He's
equally dangerous shooting behind the three-point line or with tough mid-range
pull-ups. He handles the ball fluidly and also has an advanced offensive
repertoire for a player of his age and size.
He'll use a jab step
or shake his man off the dribble to get to his pull-up and can also create
space in the mid-range area with a step-back. He uses his size and length to
score over defenders in the mid-range area and also has a special ability to
make tough shots.We also are impressed
with vison and passing ability – all of the aforementioned skill set is done
with flair and we are only seeing the tip of the iceberg for this young man.
Andrew Rhuebottom is the man in the middle and has turned
the corner as an elite level big man, not simply a player with size.He is now impacting the game on both ends on
every possession.We completely focused
and engaged he has been unstoppable for stretches.
Another one of the top post prospects in the national class
of 2022 Andrew is still just scratching the surface of his ability. He's
broadly built with wide shoulders, a naturally strong frame and good agility
and athleticism for his size. He runs the floor well, has good use of both
hands and plays with a ton of sheer force around the rim. He's a powerful
finisher who can finish through contact and loves to get on the offensive
glass.
His impact is on the defensive end of the floor allow the
Melo squad to extend their defense and he acts as an eraser for any mistakes
out fronts – a luxury that Team Melo uses to its full advantage . He's an
excellent rim protector who both blocks shots and challenges just about everything
in the paint. Offensively, he has tools to develop and is consistently showing flashes
of agile footwork, a soft touch that extends out to 12-15 feet and a good
passer's instinct for his size.He is
playing the game both back to the basket and face-up and can be certified as a
problem for anyone one or team trying to contain him.
The scary part is that this is just the surface of the
talented Melo bunch they are deep at every position and as they continue their individual
growth as players so will the growth of the team. Baltimore’s Melo group has a
pipeline for continued success in the future and the ground floor is Team Melo
2022.
The rosters for this
summer’s Elite 24 2020 (eight grade) all-star game will be determined by
evaluating the top players nationwide, with Under Armour inviting 24 top-100
prospects from the class of 2020 the competition is sure to stiff.
The game was first
held in 2006 at Rucker Park in Harlem, but after spending a couple of years at
California's Venice Beach, the event is now hosted in Brooklyn annually and has
become one of if not the most exciting and prestigious event of the annually
each summer.
Three No. 1 NBA
draft picks have participated over the years as well as five NBA All-Stars and
55 first-round picks. ESPNU will televise the Elite 24 as it does each year.
This isn’t an open
event which is one thing player must get used to as they prepare to walk on to
High School Campuses; this isn’t a place where you prove yourself – it’s a place
where you must be proven and a environment where iron sharpens iron.
Under
Armour’s Invite Only “UA Next Combine Series” for Basketball’s Next Generation
This April, Under Armour Basketball will introduce the “UA Next
Combine Series” for select middle school basketball players. The Combine Series
is an invite only program that will offer eighth graders high-level teaching,
instruction and competition.The program
will run for a full day in each of the following six cities nationwide,
including: Washington, D.C., Columbus, Ohio, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Houston and Walnut
Creek, California.
The “UA
Next Combine Series” is for current eighth grade players (Class of 2020) and 40
total players will be selected at each location. Players will compete for invitations to the prestigious “UA Next
Experience” at the Under Armour Elite 24 this August in New York City.Under Armour’s Elite 24 event is the
nation’s premier annual high school basketball showcase that offers the world’s
top prospects an opportunity to experience the energy and spirit of authentic
playground basketball, while competing on the biggest stage of the summer.
“UA Next Combine Series” is the latest program from Under Armour’s
Grassroots Basketball platform. It joins ongoing nationwide events, including
the UA Association League, NBPA Top 100 Camp, SC30 Select Camp, UA All American
Camp and the UA Elite 24. It is the purpose of these events to provide youth
basketball players with the opportunity to hone their skills and maximize
exposure in high-level teaching and competitive environments.The platform aligns with Under Armour’s
mission to “Make All Athletes Better.”
Media: The media
attention generated by these events will be unmatched, as many of the top
scouting services from around the country will be in attendance.
Hotel: TBD
If you believe you
deserve an invite to one of the regional combines
please email your contact information to uanextcombineseries@underarmour.com
Malcom Dread just oozes potential at the wing position. The
willowy 3-man runs like a deer, handles the ball like a guard, and is
developing catapult-like explosiveness around the basket. We have noted a very quick 1st step and he
has a nice floater as well. He rebounds well inside and outside his area and
can lead the break due to his nifty handle and astute court vision. He handed
out a number of high-level passes this past weekend in Pennsylvania leading his
team with running mate Keno Lilly to a championship where he also showed he can
step out and knock down the 3-point shot.
