After a lot of stressors throughout the last twelve to fourteen months, the grassroots basketball landscape has finally returned to normalcy. The shoe-circuits and high school LIVE periods were restored for the betterment of these young prospects who are simply fighting for an equal opportunity to advance to the collegiate ranks. Although this presents Division I programs with the chance to start attending events, most non-D1s have already been allowed to travel over the last year or so. So, with the July LIVE periods quickly approaching, we figured it would be beneficial to take a closer look at the expected talent on display. This article will look at Team Eat…
While the entire roster is littered with talent, the duo of Khalil Marshall and Jeremy Dixon are the unquestioned leaders of this team. Since both guys have generated plenty of buzz around their respective names, we will highlight what college coaches should expect to see. Starting with Marshall, who consistently finds ways to stand out as one of the better defensive floor generals across North Carolina. He’s a sharp, quick lead guard with the ability to breakdown opponents and apply downhill pressure as a penetrator or transition threat. Marshall possesses nice vision and can knock down jumpers at a respectable rate from the perimeter. His speed and overall open-floor ability allow him to push the break with regularity. Various types of scholarship-level coaches should be in pursuit.
Meanwhile, Dixon is somewhat of a perfect running mate for someone like Marshall. The long, fluid, 6-foot-6 wing/forward is strong, athletic, and quite skilled along the perimeter. He displays feel, toughness, and defensive versatility, which naturally leads to production in all facets of the game. Dixon defends multiple positions, rebounds effectively, and has the necessary polish to make plays with the ball in his hands. He’s a quality three-point shooter with the ability to attack closeouts and finish through contact at the basket. Dixon is excellent in the open floor, but still very reliable in the half-court. He received his first offer from Charleston Southern last October, but that seems guaranteed to change over the next month or so.
