Atlantic City Showcase 11U Championship Recap: Team Battle Captures Crown

Team Battle Conquers Atlantic City Showcase

Jamir Harris and Darius Gillon scored 10 points apiece as Team Battle defeated 38-31 to win the Atlantic City Showcase Championship. Sa’eed Nelson scored 7 points for F.A.C.E.S. in the loss.

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Darius Gillon Forward (Team Battle)- This kid continues to improve every time I see him. His footwork has gotten better and he now has the touch to score inside. On defense he clogs up the middle while also altering shots and grabbing rebounds. I like his work ethic.

Jamir Harris Forward (Team Battle)- Harris slashed his way to the basket for a couple of buckets and also converted after grabbing the rock from the glass on offensive rebounds. On defense his length seems to create all kinds of problems for the opposition.

Khalif Crawford Guard (Team Battle)- Crawford’s ball handling helped Team Battle fight off F.A.C.E.S. pressure. He has nice size for a guard on this level. Khalif has some good bounce to his game and can create off the dribble. On defense he moves his feet well and hustles hard every play.

Tyus Battle Guard (Team Battle)- Battle went to work against New Heights and then against DC Assault in the semifinals. The lanky used his size and handle to get to the cup and score with ease. As the tourney wore on he picked up his play.

Sa’eed Nelson Guard (F.A.C.E.S.)- Nelson was playing in front of his hometown and put on a show this weekend. His defensive prowess stands as he harassed the CT 300 guards in the semifinals. When he wasn’t ripping ball handlers he was out on the break finishing off lay up’s or hitting pull up jumpers.

RJ Cole Guard (F.A.C.E.S.)-Cole is becoming a pass first point guard. With Nelson picking up some of the scoring load the southpaw now concentrates on defense and feeding teammates. He too played good defense against CT 300. Wow what a backcourt!

Ray Montilous Forward (F.A.C.E.S.)- Montilous came up big for F.A.C.E.S. in the quarters and semifinals. He really a guard playing on the post thus he is able to dribble around defenders and kiss the rock off the glass. If you make the mistake of fouling him you will pay for because he’s consistent from the charity stripe.

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