2022 AAU Season

[Class of '66 Old Fart 81,110]

1 hour ago, Demo said:

Rabby’s  right. I had him 17/11, though I wasn’t tracking. That kid wa17p  relentless. He out-competed everybody. He just took everything to the rim and dared guys to foul him or stop him. First time I’ve watched him. That was a pleasure.

btw: Harris-Smith is the kid defending in the 1st picture. And I guarantee he fought over the screen.

17p on 4-8 FG; 9-11 FT; didn't attempt any 3s; 11r; 2a; 2t; 1s; 0b in 31 min. of court time.  And he claims he wasn't tracking!!!

He plays Coen Carr and the Georgia Stars at 5:00 later today.

Edited July 17, 2022 by Class of '66 Old Fart

[Demo 17,453]

Derrion Reid with a decent game in a double digit U16 loss. He’s a skilled kid with the ball, but, like a lot of kids like that, he has no idea how to play without it. Side note: the winning Florida Rebels team has a 6’7”ish kid named Marcus Allen, who had a terrific game. Just a dynamic athlete. His 2nd jump was quicker than most kids’ 1st jump. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 81,110]

20 minutes ago, Demo said:

Derrion Reid with a decent game in a double digit U16 loss. He’s a skilled kid with the ball, but, like a lot of kids like that, he has no idea how to play without it. Side note: the winning Florida Rebels team has a 6’7”ish kid named Marcus Allen, who had a terrific game. Just a dynamic athlete. His 2nd jump was quicker than most kids’ 1st jump. 

Team lost by 15.  Reid 10p on 5-7 FG; 0-3 FT; no 3s; 6r; 4a; 6t; 2s; 3b in 31 min.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 81,110]

In an 86-64 win against Coen Carr and Georgia Stars, DeShawn Harris-Smith finished with 17p on 6-10 FG; 1-1 on 3s; 4-5 FT; 13r and 9a just missing a triple double.  

This was his stat line for his first game played today.  17p on 4-8 FG; 9-11 FT; didn't attempt any 3s; 11r; 2a; 2t; 1s; 0b in 31 min. of court time.   An awfully good day for him.

Coen Carr finished with 11p on 5-10 FG; 0-1 on 3s; 1-4 FT; 2r; 2a

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52 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

In an 86-64 win against Coen Carr and Georgia Stars, DeShawn Harris-Smith finished with 17p on 6-10 FG; 1-1 on 3s; 4-5 FT; 13r and 9a just missing a triple double.  

This was his stat line for his first game played today.  17p on 4-8 FG; 9-11 FT; didn't attempt any 3s; 11r; 2a; 2t; 1s; 0b in 31 min. of court time.   An awfully good day for him.

Coen Carr finished with 11p on 5-10 FG; 0-1 on 3s; 1-4 FT; 2r; 2a

I was skeptical at first (already having 2 guards in the class), but I'm all in for DHS! 

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Looks like a plus wingspan and strong build — can probably be and guard a college 3 even if he doesn’t grow any more. Wonder if IU’s staff and/or his HS/AAU coaches anticipate he gets to 6’6” or 6’7” before he’s done growing.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 81,110]

Lead story in thw link is about T. J. Power.

https://247sports.com/college/basketball/recruiting/LongFormArticle/Nike-Peach-Jam-Sunday-TJ-Power-Milan-Momcilovic-GG-Jackson-Samuel-Orme-Aden-Holloway-190218782/#190218782_1

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15 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Lead story in thw link is about T. J. Power.

https://247sports.com/college/basketball/recruiting/LongFormArticle/Nike-Peach-Jam-Sunday-TJ-Power-Milan-Momcilovic-GG-Jackson-Samuel-Orme-Aden-Holloway-190218782/#190218782_1

 

And a featured part of the article is on 2023 Sam Orme out of Carmel. If his stock rises that'd be great news. 6'8" and can shoot it. Destined to rise in the rankings per the article.

[Demo 17,453]

Arrinten Page isn’t playing this week in Atlanta. Got caught in a hook and hold and  tweaked his shoulder in KC. Apparently not serious.

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1 hour ago, Demo said:

Arrinten Page isn’t playing this week in Atlanta. Got caught in a hook and hold and  tweaked his shoulder in KC. Apparently not serious.

Just trying to get the full B1G experience before heading to Bloomington.

[Demo 17,453]

Deshawn Harris-Smith/Team Takeover plays today at 5 against the Florida Rebels, notable for being the team Edgerrin James Jr plays for.

 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 81,110]

Jamie Shaw --

 16u NY Rens (NY) vs. PSA Cardinals (NY)

This game gave us all exactly what we wanted, a lot of grit and fire. It was obvious from the opening tip that both New York-based teams had this game circled on their schedules.

End of the day, the most dominating player on the floor was 2024 No. 6 Yves Missi, however, the best player may have been 2024 No. 19 Dylan Harper. Harper, the son of former NBAer Ron Harper, displayed elite-level feel for the game. His pace and his reads were consistent throughout the game and his toughness extended possessions for the Rens team. The 6-foot-5 guard finished with 14-points, 9-rebounds, and 5-assists, he was 8-of-11 fro the free-throw line.

Missi was a force within 10-feet of the basket. Playing with determination, explosion, and length. Every shot that went up, he affected it. Every rebound that came off, the 6-foot-10 Missi got a hand on it. PSA Cardinals’ center finished with 20-points and 17-rebounds.

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Jamie Shaw --
 16u NY Rens (NY) vs. PSA Cardinals (NY)
This game gave us all exactly what we wanted, a lot of grit and fire. It was obvious from the opening tip that both New York-based teams had this game circled on their schedules.
End of the day, the most dominating player on the floor was 2024 No. 6 Yves Missi, however, the best player may have been 2024 No. 19 Dylan Harper. Harper, the son of former NBAer Ron Harper, displayed elite-level feel for the game. His pace and his reads were consistent throughout the game and his toughness extended possessions for the Rens team. The 6-foot-5 guard finished with 14-points, 9-rebounds, and 5-assists, he was 8-of-11 fro the free-throw line.
Missi was a force within 10-feet of the basket. Playing with determination, explosion, and length. Every shot that went up, he affected it. Every rebound that came off, the 6-foot-10 Missi got a hand on it. PSA Cardinals’ center finished with 20-points and 17-rebounds.

The luck of landing Missi would sure help the sting of not landing Flory Bidunga…. But I’m not going to hold my breath.

I love dominant shot blocking bigs so much. Trayce served this role pretty darn well last season tbh.

I Want one of these studs in 2024. And I guess, so does the rest of college basketball.


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[Demo 17,453]

For anyone with some time looking for a really interesting game to watch, IU offeree  Trey McKenney and Meanstreets U15 plays Maine United with consensus ‘25 #1 prospect Cooper Flagg at 12:30 EDT at the EYBL event in Atlanta.

Stream is here:

https://nikeeyb.com/livestream/
 

They play on court 2.

Really annoyed I can’t watch this one.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 81,110]

'24 Liam McNeeley goes off for 28 PTS this morning in the win for Drive Nation.  McNeeley shot 10-15 from the field and 3-5 from three.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 81,110]

DeShawn Harris-Smith with a double double last night 15p and 13r and his team is now 4-0 on the week.

Dylan Harper playing 16U had a 19p; 8r; 10a game.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 81,110]

The final live evaluation period when college coaches can watch players in person runs today thru Sunday so we'll see who the staff is really focused on.  

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29 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

The final live evaluation period when college coaches can watch players in person runs today thru Sunday so we'll see who the staff is really focused on.  

Any guesses? I would think DHS would get some attention. 

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9 minutes ago, BtownStrength said:

Any guesses? I would think DHS would get some attention. 

For 2023?

Highest Priority

• Booker
• Page (if he isn't dinged and plays)
• Kaiser
• DHS
• Maybe Elmarko Jackson, though it's been pretty quiet since we offered
• Queen if he's serious about a reclass

 

• Maybe an outlier like Adewale or Orme
• Starting to feel like Stoyakovich, Carr and Power not so much

Anyone have a different take?

[Class of '66 Old Fart 81,110]

Samad Hines on his Peach Jam standouts.

2024 F Liam McNeeley (Drive Nation) – Liam McNeeley has been outstanding down in North Augusta, South Carolina. Liam checks about every box and has proved he has the ability to do multiple things when on the floor. He exploded for an efficient 28 points on the first day NBA scouts were allowed in the building. His pace, versatile scoring skill set, and production at 6-foot-8 has been on display during his time at the Nike Peach Jam. McNeeley is a good switch defender that can guard all positions, has the athletic ability to block shots, and moves well without the ball. He never seems rushed or out of sorts when on the floor and seems to always makes smart decisions with the basketball.