Crew Air pulled out a tightly fought, high-energy win, hitting the goal rating of 135 to edge Crew Flight, which completed with 133 factors.
Tyran Stokes 6’8, 230 SF – Undecided24 MIN, 29 PTS, 7 AST, 8 REB, 1 STL, 3 BLK, 9-17 FG, 2-6 3PT, 9-13 FT
Stokes showcased his well-rounded sport and superior expertise en path to MVP honors. He scored in any respect three ranges, pulling down step-back threes and pulling up off the dribble whereas additionally ending constantly on the rim. He used his power to overpower defenders, and mixed together with his burst and skill to transform powerful pictures from numerous angles, he was extraordinarily troublesome to include. As ordinary, he added a number of spotlight dunks whereas additionally impacting the sport as a rebounder and passer, tying for the sport excessive in assists.
Bruce Department 6’7, 195 SF – BYU24 MIN, 20 PTS, 3 AST, 12 REB, 0 STL, 1 BLK, 7-11 FG, 2-3 3PT, 4-10 FT
Department crammed up the stat sheet and showcased a flexible scoring package deal. He shot properly from distance, added a couple of dunks, and completed with inventive layups on the rim. He confirmed a strong midrange sport with step-backs and the power to attain within the submit utilizing his size and footwork. He additionally led the sport in rebounds. Whereas environment friendly from the sphere and efficient at drawing fouls, he struggled from the free throw line.
Jaxon Richardson 6’5, 205 SG – Alabama24 MIN, 17 PTS, 0 AST, 4 REB, 0 STL, 2 BLK, 7-9 FG, 0-0 3PT, 3-3 FT
Richardson closed out his highschool profession in anticipated vogue, placing up factors whereas showcasing elite athleticism. A lot of his buckets got here on spotlight performs, together with an open ground windmill and a reverse alley-oop. He thrives off the ball, constantly transferring and slicing exhausting, and does most of his scoring off assists. All 4 of his rebounds got here on the offensive glass, and he added a few blocks defensively.
Carlos Medlock 5’11, 165 PG – Michigan State21 MIN, 13 PTS, 7 AST, 3 REB, 2 STL, 1 BLK, 6-11 FG, 1-5 3PT, 0-0 FT
Medlock was aggressive from three-point vary, hitting one early however persevering with to fireplace regardless of defensive stress. He’s a robust ball-handler who can create for himself, as proven when he froze a defender for a midrange jumper, and he constantly created for others out of pick-and-roll conditions, tying the sport excessive with seven assists. Whereas not an explosive athlete, he’s fast getting downhill and confirmed contact ending on scoop layups at totally different angles.
Tarris Bouie 6’6, 170 SF – Alabama16 MIN, 11 PTS, 0 AST, 2 REB, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 5-7 FG, 1-3 3PT, 0-0 FT
Bouie was environment friendly in restricted minutes, contributing primarily as a scorer. He completed in transition with a dunk and scored on putbacks and a clean up-and-under left-handed layup. He additionally knocked down a 3 after a behind-the-back transfer, flashing some perimeter skill.
Colben Landrew 6’6, 235 SF – UConn12 MIN, 10 PTS, 4 AST, 5 REB, 2 STL, 0 BLK, 3-8 FG, 0-3 3PT, 4-4 FT
Landrew compelled a couple of perimeter appears early however discovered extra success attacking downhill. He used his power properly to provoke contact and end on the rim. He handles the ball successfully for his dimension and might beat defenders off the dribble. Total, he had a strong exhibiting, contributing as a rebounder and passer whereas changing all 4 free throw makes an attempt.
JJ Andrews 6’6, 220 SF – Arkansas20 MIN, 10 PTS, 0 AST, 3 REB, 1 STL, 0 BLK, 5-8 FG, 0-2 3PT, 0-0 FT
Andrews performed with power however didn’t absolutely showcase his talent set. A talented lefty with perimeter skill, all of his factors got here on easy finishes, together with offensive rebounds, cuts, alley-oops, and transition dunks. He delivered the game-winner to achieve the goal rating and nonetheless flashed his athleticism and motor.
Adonis Ratliff 6’11, 215 PF – USC10 MIN, 9 PTS, 2 AST, 2 REB, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 3-4 FG, 2-2 3PT, 1-2 FT
Ratliff operated extra on the perimeter than anticipated for his dimension, exhibiting effectiveness as a shooter each off the catch and off the dribble with a side-step transfer. He additionally displayed strong passing instincts, connecting with JJ Andrews on back-to-back cuts.
DaKari Spear 6’5, 190 SG – Texas Tech14 MIN, 6 PTS, 1 AST, 0 REB, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 3-9 FG, 0-4 3PT, 0-0 FT
Spear didn’t present a lot exterior of scoring, however he confirmed shot-making skill regardless of the numbers. He struggled from three however was efficient within the midrange, pulling down contested pictures whereas staying balanced.
Dionte Neal 5’9, 150 PG – UNC Greensboro19 MIN, 6 PTS, 2 AST, 0 REB, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 2-9 FG, 2-4 3PT, 0-0 FT
Neal dealt with the ball properly and confirmed quickness creating off the dribble, although he struggled to complete inside because of his dimension. He did flash playmaking and had one of many spotlight moments of the sport, crossing his defender and pulling down a 3.
Darius Ratliff 6’11, 210 C – USC16 MIN, 5 PTS, 0 AST, 4 REB, 0 STL, 1 BLK, 2-3 FG, 1-1 3PT, 0-3 FT
Ratliff scored on a catch-and-shoot three and an offensive rebound putback. He contributed modestly in any other case, grabbing a couple of boards and blocking a shot. He confirmed some taking pictures contact however missed all three free throws after being fouled on a three-point try.
