Can Team Final Come Back Strong?The Mid Atlantic 14U is loaded with talented players and teams. Some intense rivalries exist in this region and Basketball Spotlight will be watching closely. He’s our preview of what to look for this coming season.
Mid Atlantic 14U Preview
Team To Beat: Team Final
Last season TF went through a lot of off the court issues but now the group is back ready for war. They have assembled some of the best talent around including Tyus Battle, Vaughn Covington and Terquin Mott. Coach Gary Battle hopes to return to those successful years he produced with Team Battle.
Dark Horse: Team RebelsThe arch rivals for TF are the Running Rebels. Double R brings back tons of experience with a backcourt featuring Brad Hawkins, Keith Washington and newly acquired Antwan Peace. Big Khalir Johnson is a developing prospect in the paint and should make an impact. It’s going to be very interesting when these two lock horns.
Preseason Player Of The Year: Tyus Battle (Team Final)- Injuries and team issues sidelined “Kid Mamba” for most of the season. But his performance at John Lucas Camp launched him into the national spotlight. This year he will be looking to once again dominate the age group as he has ruled since 10 and Under.Mid Atlantic Preseason 1st Team
Tyus Battle (Team Final)
Terquin Mott (Team Final)
Vaughn Covington (Team Final)
Khalir Johnson (Team Rebels)
Brad Hawkins (Team Rebels)
Mid Atlantic Preseason 2nd Team
Lamar Stevens (Team Final)
Kobe Gantz (Central Penn Ballers)
Keith Washington (Team Rebels)
Jabri McCall (Team Final)
Tony Carr (Philly Triple Threat)
Mid Atlantic Preseason 3rd Team
Darryl Caldwell (Montgomery County)
Mikey Dixon (Team Evolution)
Antwon Peace (Team Rebels)
Josh Upson-Shirley (Philly Triple Threat)
Kaleb Morton (Kingdom Elite)
Next Stop: Potomac Valley/Virginia
