The Clash For The Cup had some of the best talent in the 8th Grade Class. Here’s our Best Of The Best and All Tournament Team.
Basketball Spotlight Clash For The Cup 8th Grade Best Of The Best
Best Performer: Jarace Walker (Team Thrill)- Walker made a point to show he arguably the best player in the country. He put on a show.
Best Prospect: Jaquan Harris (NJ Bulldogs)- Since Walker took home MVP, we will give the best prospect nod to Harris from Jersey. The big point guard versatility will take him a long way.
Best Playmaker: Will “The Real Deal” Richardson (Playaz)- “The Real Deal” was worth the price of admission. The kid has a lot of game with him.
Best Shooter: Christian Winborne (Team Thrill)- Winborne stroke kept the defense on their heels and he torched the zones. He can knock it down from a different area code. Best Scorer:
Best Scorer: Issac Gonzalez (New Heights): Gonzalez is known for getting buckets and did it again at the Clash For The Cup. He’s one of the best scorers in the country.
Best Floor General: Rodney Rice (Team Loaded)- Rice ran the show all weekend for Loaded. His size makes him real intriguing at the point.
Best Defender: Sammy Scott (Team Thrill)- Scott gave ball handlers fits all weekend. He locked in a like pit bull. He was a nightmare for the opposition.
Best Fresh Face: Favour Aire (New World)- The 6’10 8th Grader caused a lot of chatter around the gym at the Clash. He was a problem especially on the defensive end and a name to know in coming years.
Basketball Spotlight Clash For The Cup 8th Grade All-Tournament Team
Jarace Walker (Team Thrill)
Sammy Scott (Team Thrill)
Christian Winborne (Team Thrill)
Antonio Hamlin (Team Thrill)
Andrew Rheubottom (Team Thrill)
Issac Gonzalez (New Heights)
Chisom Okpara (New Heights)
Lucious Gibson (New Heights)
Jaquan Harris (NJ Bulldogs)
Corey Floyd (NJ Bulldogs)
Will Richardson (NJ Playaz)
Desean Lecque (NJ Playaz)
