Brock Lahey (Dallas Tarheels)The 13U division provided many highlights and thrilling back-forth nonstop action throughout the whole weekend. Despite many tough and nail-biting games, the teams from Houston took bragging rights back home.
MVP
Brock Lahey #3 Dallas Tarheels
OMG!! This could play, very feisty and tenacious on defense, displayed an IQ that was off the charts, and his jumpshot was by far the best in the building. I think this young man averaged about 5 three point shots per game. Every game, I saw him play, he knocked down big shot after big shot. Game-changer for sure!
Other Top Performers
George Wilkerson #6 A Level Eagles
This 6’2” athletic big fella’ played hard every game. This kid played at the rim throughout, he rebounded the ball with authority, he defended the paint like he was in charge of Fort Know. Showed great abilities to score inside, with some great slashing moves and a postgame that had many of us in awe.
Jared Vanderbuilt #0 Houston EliteThe 6’2’’ big fella’ displayed an awesome set of skills proving why he’s one of the nation’s most highly touted players in the country for this 2017 class. He showed how easily he could get to the rack and finish with force, he showed great touch from midrange to downtown, and even looked good dishing out the rock to teammates on the fly.
Walter Prevost #7 A Level Eagles
This young man was big for his team more ways that just in size too. He was extremely active on the boards and the defensive end. He displayed an uncanny ability to guard on the perimeter. He’s athletic as they come, showed awesome ‘hops’ every time the ball went up. The ball looked like it was destined to be in his hands on both ends of the court.
Desni Burton #5 Houston Defenders SelectThis scrappy and gritty point guard harassed all opposing players throughout the tournament. He was a bundle of energy that his team thrived off of. He ran his team’s offense with precision, finding ways to get his ‘bigs’ involved and still create shots for himself and his wings. I was excited watching this little fella’ do his thing on every possessions
Jordan Sowells #1 Dallas Tarheels
By far one of the best playmakers in the building for this class. He could create to get his shot off and help get shots off for teammates. His penetration put great pressure on opposing defenses. I loved watching hit big shots and come up with plays on the defensive side. Young man was relentless as they come and definitely was.
Chris Giles #8 Houston EliteThis long, lanky, and extremely gifted stud’s presence was evident in all phases of the game. Kid has crazy handles for his size, he can beat you in transition with the pass, pull-up-jumper, or finish at the cup. Kid can score it and defend it against the best of them. He showed that he can play all positions on the floor. Unbelievable attitude and composure.
Caleb Johnson #2 D-Will Metro Mustangs
This athletic 6 footer ran the floor like a guard. He displayed a great knack for being around the ball in the paint. He dominated in the paint on both ends of the floor. Young man showed outstanding leaping abilities and attacked the rim for every shot and every rebound. He probably averaged about 3 blocks shots per game.
Marvin Wilson #44 Houston EliteThe 6’2’’ tiny giant was a rumbling load that could move with unbelievable foot speed and appeared to be unreal shape for a man his size. He had a smooth feather-like touch around the basket and boy did he know how to bang with anyone in the paint. The most impressive trait about this young man was his amazing ability to run the floor and fill lanes.
Steven Prudhomme #41 Dallas Tarheels
Another 6 footer that could play inside and outside. His jump-shot was sweet as they come from midrange on in. He was tough on the defensive end too, blocking shots easily, which made him an intimidating force on the inside and when people came down the lane, they thought about him swatting it away…
Christian Williams #55 Houston Defenders
At 6’4” this big man was not hard to miss. He had a couple up and down games in the tournament but he was an intimidating factor on the defensive end, swatting plenty of shots . He rebounded the ball like his life depended on it and he worked hard to establish position almost every time. With a little more work and perseverance, I definitely believe that this kid will be a force to deal with.
Kenneth Morris #4 A Level Eagles
Oooh weee this guard was off the chain, loved the way he slashed and dashed to the rim from all kinds of angles. Scoring wasn’t a problem for this young man no matter where he was on the court. He played hard every play and his physique gave his opponents fits when trying go around him with the ball. Young man had swagger’ that was visible and evident.
Keaton Wallace #22 Dallas TarheelsAnother outstanding floor general that brought his best on every possession. He directed traffic for his kid like it was second nature. Leadership skills were clearly seen on both ends of the court. He knew how to get his shot off from all different angles, often putting up acrobatic shots that looked impossible to make.
Ricky Nelson #3 Houston Elite
‘Doc’ was in the house and was carving up opposing teams both days with extreme perfection. Doc’ has superb ball handling skills and is a HOUND on the defensive end. Doc’ had his man almost hyperventilating every game with several crossovers and in and out combo moves that had the crowd going bananas.
