Nazreon "Big Talented" Reid (NJ Shore Shots)The guard’s weren’t the only players getting busy at the Baby Baller MLK Classic. We also had some post players doing work at Atlantic City High School. Here’s a look at the top forwards that showed their skills.
Baby Baller MLK Classic Top Forwards
Nazreon Reid (NJ Shore Shots)- There was many good players at this event but Reid might be the region’s best prospect in the age group. He stands about 6’5 and continues to show improvement on the offensive end. He has good touch off the glass and will even step out and knockdown a trey. What’s even scarier is that he’s beginning to push the ball with confidence. His play earned him a nickname from one of my staff members, introducing Nazreon “Big Talented” Reid.
Alonzo Frink (Playtime)- I heard about Frink tearing up competition in North Jersey and finally got a chance to see him in action. The first aspect of his game that caught my attention was his range from the perimeter. The stocky power forward is very comfortable behind the arc and he showed it by connecting some several treys over the weekend. Inside he banged the boards and maneuvered on the baseline. He scored 20 points against NWK and hurt KSK for 16 markers in their rival win.
Trevor Covey (NJ Shore Shots)- With Reid demanding double teams, Covey was allowed to weak side rebound and display some perimeter skills. He had his best game against Force One in which he nailed 2 treys on his way to 16 points. He also finished with 12 points against eventual champion East Coast Elite. He had a very solid showing.Ryan Conde (NJABC)- Conde has been a banger on this level for years and this weekend wasn’t any exception. He threw his body around to collect boards and score in the paint. He came up big in their showdown against finalist DC Assault. He finished with 15 points as his team came up short in this dog fight.
Kenneth Edelin (ECE)- I was definitely impressed with this southpaw. He could have just overpowered defenders but instead he displayed his ability to drive the lane and finish in traffic. He possesses those long arms that basketball purest love and the willingness to attack.Noah Taylor (ECE)- Taylor has a strong inside presence. He helped Big Jamal dominate the paint on the boards and scoring. He’s an intimidating force in the lane and should help ECE make some moves on the 12U level.
Christian Depollar (Force One)- His team wasn’t that successful but Depollar proved to be a very polished wing forward. He handles the pill well and scores from all three levels. Once he realizes how good he is and his confidence catches up with is game we might have serious prospect. The good thing is he’s only a 6th Grader so he has time to grow.Brandon Askew (NWK)- Before Askew hurt his shoulder he was a workhorse on the glass and in the paint. His physical play allowed him to make room to operate. He rebounds outside his area and has a very high motor on the floor.
