Long Island Lightning Ready To Strike OrlandoThe New York Metropolitan AAU District will be sending several teams to the AAU Nationals in Orlando. They are equipped with some serious talent and teams. Here’s a breakdown of the top players and teams to look out for.
New York Top Squads
Long Island Lightning
The Lightning finished #5 in the nation last year. They will arrive this year with a serious roster and some of the top names in the region. Their loaded squad includes top ranked 8th Graders Nkereum Okoro, Labrent Walker, Daniel Dingle and diary boy Kyle Anderson. When you throw in super scoring guard 9th grader Myles Davis along with the play of Jamel Torrence, Severio Ford and Emmanuel Brown these boys might bring the crown home.
Nkereum Okoro 6’3 (Forward)- Okoro has established himself as one of the top prospects in the country. The physical wing player has a unique scoring ability and the versatility that separates him from most peers. Orlando is the stage for Okoro to really show his skills.
Kyle Anderson 6’4 (Guard)- Anderson sets the table for this talented bunch and he’s ready to state his claim as the top point guard in America. The lanky guard can see over most defenders and has the court vision to find teammates at anytime. He’s a special player with a bright future.Daniel Dingle 6’4 (Forward)- Dingle is a consistent performer and as elevated his game to the perimeter. He will be needed to hit the glass and provide scoring in the paint. He’s also a proving winner and has performed on the big stage before.
Labrent Walker 6’1 (Guard)- Walker was brought along to provide more fire power for this team. The lefty gets it done attacking the basket and using his athleticism to explode at the rim. The true test will be if he can mesh with an experienced battle tested squad.Rich Soil
The squad formerly known as Team Next has always ran with a host of talented players. This year’s big time performer is southpaw combo guard Dashawn Suber. The lefty gets busy by scoring the rock and getting his teammates involved while possessing a sick handle. This team should be entertaining to say the least.
Gauchos
I haven’t seen the Gauchos rock this season but they always bring a serious team on the floor. They finished runner-up in their district tournament and will carry their tradition down to Orlando. It should be an interesting look for the Bronx boys.
Other Teams Include: Westchester Hawks and Harlem’s (Youth In Motion)
