Evolution Basketball: The Ballers Page

 Dominick is an athletic player who beats defenders to the basket, rebounds, knocks down threes and defends. There was a sequence in Sunday's game against Racine Truth 13u where Dominick reeled off three consecutive shots on offense. He started by knocking down a contested three-pointer. The next two possessions saw him getting to the basket and nailing another three. Dominick is a dynamic wing scorer who showed the ability to make shots from every area of the basketball court. He also scored transition points when the team had fast-break opportunities. Dominick is an excellent rebounder who dominated the glass on both ends of the basketball court. On defense, he blocked a shot, forced turnovers and made ball handling difficult for the opposition. Dominick is a skilled player who could be a viable threat on defense or offense.

  Corey is a play-making point-guard who attacks the basket, knocks down jump-shots and involves teammates offensively. I was pleased to see Corey have the mentality to stay aggressive throughout the game. He applied constant pressure on the All In E32 Wolff 14u defense by staying in “attack mode” on every play. Corey easily beat defenders to the basket and knocked down mid-range shots when he had the opportunity. When he had a chance to knock down threes, Corey did not hesitate to let it go. He was great at drawing contact whenever he attacked the paint. Corey calmly stepped to the foul-line and converted all his attempts. When Racine Truth 13u had an opportunity to make plays in transition, Corey was always the catalyst who pushed the pace. He scored or dished out assists to teammates who finished strong at the rim. On defense, he forced a couple of steals and excelled at playing the passing  lanes. Corey already shows all the traits of a a great leader. He has elite talent ...

  Zakhye is a great scorer who plays with a ton of confidence. He scored in various ways throughout the game. Zakhye attacked opponents off the dribble and drove to the basket. He also put up points in transition and knocked down short perimeter and three-point shots. Zakhye is what I call a “ jack of all trades.” He’s a fundamentally sound player who did whatever it took to help Racine Truth 13u win. Whether it was setting screens, taking charges, grabbing rebounds or defending, Zakhye was involved in every facet of the game. He had a knack for scoring on acrobatic drives to the rim. Some of his finishes were crafty and effective. On most occasions, he showed his dominance in the paint by grabbing offensive rebounds and scoring put-backs through contact. Zakhye generated multiple opportunities to convert three-point plays at the foul-line. He’s a talented player who has a chance to become even greater in the future.  

 John is a good all around scorer who can make shots everywhere on the court. Whether it was scoring on tough dribble drives in the paint, knocking down mid-range shots or extending his range beyond the three-point line, John proved to be hard to handle for the Pro Lane 12u defense. He’s an excellent rebounding guard who battled Pro Lane 12u players for every board he got his hands on. Some of his scores came by grabbing offensive rebounds and converting them around the rim. John is a great passer who has play-making abilities. On most occasions, he managed to find his teammates with precise passes. He's a tough combo guard who gave maximum effort on both ends of the court. John is an important player who could be vital to the success of Road to Greatness this AAU season.

  After watching Saturday's match-up with two 12u teams who played an entertaining game. I quickly learned who Pro Lane 12u's designated shooter was. Ben is a three-point shooter who takes a large volume of shots. I loved how he showed no hesitation in regards to putting them up. I clearly saw how the team relied on him to make shots. Especially from the three-point line. On Sunday morning, his shot was not falling as much. With his three point shot being off, Ben did most of his damage from mid-range. Ben is also a good rebounder. He battled Road to Greatness 12u players for rebounds on both ends of the court. Some boards led to second chance shot opportunities for his teammates. Ben was able to convert four threes by finding ways of getting open within the Pro Lane 12u offense. I believe he's the type of player who could make five to eight threes once he gets on a roll. Ben has a superpower that will push him far into the game of basketball. I know he'll take advant...

  Cole was one of the most skilled point guards in his age group. He's an excellent ball handler who plays like a true " floor general." When he found himself in isolated match-ups, Cole easily attacked his defender and scored floaters around the basket. If there were opportunities to knock down three-pointers, Cole did not hesitate. He showed off his skills as a play-maker. A majority of his passes led to easy scores for his teammates. Some were to players cutting down the lane, some along the perimeter. Cole was always in control of the offense. He showed great vocal leadership by staying in tune with his Pro Lane 12u teammates. Whenever the team had chances to score in transition, Cole was always the catalyst leading the way. Cole is an excellent young guard who has the capability of becoming even better as he grows and matures. Keep it up Cole!!

  This young guy was the truth! He’s an excellent combo guard with elite ball handling skills. Jonathan easily broke down defenders, attacked the paint and scored at the rim. He’s a great floor leader who made accurate passes. Most of his assists were converted into easy baskets by his teammates. I can say with confidence, he led Road to Greatness 12u in assists. Jonathan is the type of player who scores  from every level of the basketball court. Whether it was knocking down long distance threes or short baskets on the perimeter, no form of defense could stop him. During the game, Jonathan was great at getting to the rim and absorbing contact. The majority of his dribble drives led to him drawing fouls. These gave him numerous opportunities to convert points from the free-throw line. On defense, many of his steals led to transition scores for himself or teammates. Jonathan has a bright future in the game of basketball. With his continued growth and maturity, he could become an...