Carlton Wright, Shandue McNeil and Ethan Telfair
The second game of the All City Youth Classic pitted the 7th Graders from NYC against the 7th Graders from Philly. Philly guard Carlton Wright scored 21 points but it wasn’t enough as NYC won the 7th Grade Game 81-75 at the All City Youth Classic. Isiah Lewis led the Empire State squad with 16 points in the win.
Standout Performers
Ethan Telfair Guard (NYC)- The youngster brother of NBA Sebatian Telfair was awarded MVP and before you think it was a publicity stunt this youngster put on a show with the rock. He’s super quick with the rock in either direction and has court vision that is not common on the grammar school level. He hit teammates from sweet passes from every angle. Then when the defense wanted to lay off he knocked down the floater, pull up or trey ball.
Dave Henry Forward (NYC)- Henry is very atheltic and knows how to use it. He doesn’t waste his time trying to be a wing player but instead he goes down on the blocks to get it done. Offensively he has good hands and knows how to finish off plays. Defensively he’s a tenacious shoot blocker with the wingspan and leaping ability to only get better.
Jameik Rivera Guard (NYC)- Playing in the backcourt with Telfair could imtimidate some players but Rivera made a name for himself with this writer. This quick guard broke down defenders and gave us a taste of his mid range scoring ability. On defense he gets up under ball handlers while causing numerous turnovers.
Isiah Lewis Guard (NYC)- Lewis knows how to get buckets. He has a equipped handle with the knack of scoring in mind. He got most of his buckets in transition or scoring in traffic.
Shaquille Davis Guard (NYC)- Davis started slow then showed why he’s regarded as the top guard in this NYC class. The smooth ball handler demostrated good body control inside the lane while scoring with excellent touch off the glass. Coney Island seems to have another good one in Davis.
Jordan Washington Forward (NYC)- Washington was a dominant force on the glass and an intimidating shot blocker. He got himself in a little trouble when he was trying to handle the rock on the perimeter too much. When he stuck to what he does best he looked decent.
Shafeek Taylor Guard (Philly)- Taylor doesn’t impress you with flair or style but his substance on offense can’t go without mentioning. He has a good first step that he used to pass defenders before converting many lay ups and tough shots. Many of his shots came of off balance finishes with hands in his face.
Carlton Wright Guard (Philly)- Wright was Taylor’s side kick a showed tremendous scoring ability. He primarly dribbles to the right but knows how to pull up in the middle of bounces. His jump shot looks good when the ball leaves and he isn’t afraid of getting some contact in the paint.
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