Tyshon Rogers (Westbury Bombers)Basketball Spotlight is at the Hoop Group Providence Jam Fest and we got a chance to check out a few fresh faces. Here are the top performers we got a look at in the 14U Division.
14U Top Performers
Tyshon Rogers Guard (Waterbury Bombers)- Rogers has the size, moves and game to be a nice prospect. I got to watch him against New England Playaz and hit the gaps in the defense while scoring quickly. Defenders bounced off Tyshon has he charged towards the cup. This kid got busy today.
Joe Wiggins Guard (Mountain BBall)- Wiggins was very impressive in their loss to Anu Generation. Wiggins is a 7th grader but went hard in transition and converted at the tin. His crossover dribble also helped him skate past the defense.
Kenny Cox Guard (Anu Generation)- Cox has a line drive shot but it is efficient. He has good bounce off the dribble and knows how to create space to get a good look. Once he adds a little more arch to his jumper he will be even better.
Latroy Dale Forward (Anu Generation)- Dale was the steady inside presence for AG. He good deep post position and made good attempts to the cup. He needs to work on his footwork a little especially spinning into the heart of the defense. I like his nose for the ball and strong body.
Janvier Johnson Guard (Anu Generation)- Johnson’s quickness helped him become a factor on both ends. He disrupted the passing lanes on defense and raced up the floor in transition on offense. Once he got into the open floor he glided to easy buckets at the cup.Winston Morgan Guard (CBC)- Morgan has a Ben Gordon type game. He’s fierce in the half court set when bullying his way to the hole or draining the deep trey. In transition his ball handling allows him to get around defenders and force the action. This kid is very solid.
Jared Wilson-Frame Guard (CBC)- This kid might be the best player in this event. He has the superstar strut and the game to go with it. Jared plays above the rim in transition and has enough wiggles to shake smaller defenders. I don’t know all the top 8th graders in Connecticut but he has to be one.
Tyler Rowe Guard (CBC)- The miniature floor general is definitely fun the watch. He counters his lack of size with court vision and poise when running the squad. He knows how to pick his spots and dribble into too much trouble.
Chir Maker Forward (CBC)- What a prospect! Maker is very long and roams around the baseline or the lane. He’s capable of making plays on both ends of the floor and will be better once he packs on some mass.
