by: Ethan Reece
2024 Landon Johnson (NC Rim Runners)
Typically with younger posts, they get in a rush and don't necessarily have the feel for the game yet. Not the case with Landon. Standing at 6'8 and with a long frame to put to work, he did just that by spreading the floor. His team did a good job of feeding him down low to accompany his offensive putbacks, but he also was able to step out and knock down multiple threes and mid ranges. Showed a natural sense of where and when to move so his teammates could find him.
2024 Trace Moffitt (NC Rim Runners)
The frontcourt partner to Landon Johnson, Trace puts in his primary work as the team's lead shooting threat. He popped off ball screens and knocked down 4 threes while putting his sturdy frame to use as a strong rebounder. The shot was natural and rhythmic, repeating the same mechanics and rotation every time. Expect some big seasons ahead at Trinity, where he'll fit perfectly into the constant shooter sets Coach Kelly runs.
2024 Camron Jones (CP3)
Cam was the main interior presence for CP3 in a win over the Rim Runners. Gifted with natural athleticism and a strong body to use it, he relentlessly pursued boards and finished down low. More impressive though was his ability to see the floor and carve up the defense with his passing. Acted as a natural swingman inside the zone and dished off nicely to his teammates when he got downhill
2023 Isaiah Smith (Chapmanville)
Isaiah is a long and active rebounder that just seems to naturally find the ball. Although slender, he rose to the occasion and matched up well against two bigs that had at least 30 pounds on him. He fit right into his team's system of ball swings and sets, scoring in bunches at times with putbacks and lofted floaters on the way to a scrappy and hard fought win over Bounce Elite.
2023 Cole Peradeau (Charlotte Royals)
Cole is one tough dude, putting his body on the line tome after time throughout the game. He's definitely up there for hardest hustler in the tournament, displaying his efforts through defense and rebounding as well as using his body to finish and handle the ball. Good leader for his squad, which went 3-1 through the first two days of the event.