What an action packed day 1. With games starting at 1120, by 11 there was already a line of college coaches out the door and we were able to maintain between 60 and 125 coaches in the gym at all times throughout day 1.
What an action packed day 1. With games starting at 1120, by 11 there was already a line of college coaches out the door and we were able to maintain between 60 and 125 coaches in the gym at all times throughout day 1. With Head Coaches from the likes of South Carolina, Virginia Tech, Clemson, George Mason, Winthrop and others sitting courtside the action was non-stop.
The list of top players could have easily topped 15, but we did our best to get it down to 5 (and 5 more)…Here are 5 MORE to know.
6’7 ’18 Jalen Slawson
TMP (SC)
The light is coming on for the toolsy Jalen Slawson. Possessing great size to go along with length, range and athleticism, it is all coming together as evidenced by his 6 Division 1 offers over the last week. After his performance last night App St jumped in, expect that to continue as there is a lot to like with this hybrid 3/4
6’8 ’18 Hunter Tyson
CP3 (NC)
Tyson is a high level player. His last two offers picked up here Michigan and Butler and the multi NCAA Tournament win, top 25 programs seem about right for top 100 type prospect. He is a big wing who can stretch out to play some 4 in small ball situations. Tyson is a tough rebounder, handles the ball well in the half court, shoots it with range and consistency, and is athletic. Clemson and Tennessee (both in attendance Thursday) have been the HMs on him the longest.
6’4 ’18 Trey Cousin
Mid State Magic (NC)
Cousin continues to put up massive numbers on the travel ball circuit as the 6'4' wing followed up Sunday's 31 point performance with a 27 point game on Thursday. Already carrying offers from Maryland Eastern Shore and NC A&T it will be interesting to see what else Cousin brings in. Both is parents played at Radford (had head coach and an assistant in tow Thursday). He is a highly efficient scoring wing, who knows how to play and has good size and an ability to put up big numbers.
6’6 ’19 Mike Christmas
Boo Williams (VA) 16s
Christmas is a physically dominant player. He has great length and strength which he couples with a high motor and interestingly crafty skill set. Christmas scored, in a straight line, at all 3 levels on Thursday. He put it on the floor well for 1 and 2 dribbles and shot the ball off the catch. He currently has Texas Tech, Old Dominion, St Louis, James Madison and other offers. It will be interesting to see where his offer sheet plateaus at, it should go higher than it is as he is a tough and highly productive player.'
6’7 ’18 Ben Uloko
NC Spartans East (NC)
Uloko is a BIG man, and goes out to big man things. He is an exceptional area rebounder, grabbing the ball tightly with soft hands. He showed the ability to finish around the basket with a go-to over his left shoulder. Uloko is an academic kid who carves out space playing at the rim (not above or below). He finished Thursday's game with 23 points and 14 boards.
