By: Heath Gulledge
2022 5'8 Elliot Reed (Better Basketball University 16u)
Reed is a shorter guy but he doesn't play like that at all. He came out today and played harder than everybody on both ends of the court. He has a knack for stealing the ball, whether it be running through the passing lanes or picking somebody's pocket. He showed a really advanced ability to get to the rim and finish through bigger defenders. He knows how to absorb the contact and still get the bucket. Reed can also knock down the long ball efficiently.
2022 6'0 Davide Buccilli (Combine Academy White 17u)
Buccilli is a really skilled guard with great leadership. If you watch him play, you'll see that throughout the game he's controlling the pace and coaching guys on the floor and the bench. He's quick and athletic and uses that advantage to get by defenders and finish in crafty ways around the rim. He had a good amount of three-point plays as well as getting multiple trips to the line after finishing through contact.
2022 6'2 Liam Craven (Combine Academy Black 17u)
Craven is a guy who just knows how to play. He plays hard on both ends of the court. He knows how to get to the rim and score around the defense, as well as drive and dish to open teammates. He can also shoot the ball really well. He was very active beyond the arc whether it be catching and shooting or off the dribble.
2022 5'11 Spencer Hairston (Gate City Grizzlies 17u)
Hairston is one of those guys who is going to get his. He can score at will on all three levels. The crafty guard can break a defender down off the dribble and finish at the rim, or knock down the one-dribble pull-up. He has a nice jump shot and isn't afraid to fire from distance. He has an impressive range and can shoot off the dribble or the catch.