Any info on Big Strick game
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Here's a write-up from the Big Strick, apologies if it's already posted somewhere:
http://www.slamonline.com/media/slam-tv/2015-big-strick-classic-notebook-video/#Jh6DmWF2gKAR0ElH.97
Wenyen Gabriel, SF, 6-9, 185, 2016, Wilbraham & Monson Academy (MA): Gabriel is a gangly swingman who can defend the SF and PF positions at a high level. Offensively, he is an excellent slasher. He must add at least 20 pounds of muscle to his frame in order to compete physically at the college level. If he can get stronger, though, Gabriel has elite potential defensively.
Mamadou Diarra, PF/C, 6-8, 215, 2016, Woodstock Academy (CT): Committed to UConn, Diarra is a hard-nosed competitor who gives 100% effort, without exception. He may be undersized at 6-8, but what Diarra lacks in height he makes up in effort. He finishes strong at the rim, tracks down rebounds outside his area, and over the course of a game is extremely productive. If he can expand his game to incorporate a face-up jump shot, Diarra could be a solid stretch forward at the next level. Any coach would love Diarra.
Myles Powell, SG, 6-0, 170, 2016, Trenton Central High School (NJ): Powell, the event’s 3-point champion, scored 28 points in the BSC, including six 3-pointers. At first glance, Powell appears somewhat clunky, but as you watch him you realize he is a smart player with a pure jump shot. Powell can shoot off the catch or off the dribble, or come around screens for a jumper. If defenders take away his jump shot, Powell is learning to lower his shoulder and finish through contact. Any roster could use a shooter, and Powell is a proven marksman.
Hamidou Diallo, SG, 6-4, 175, 2017, Woodstock Academy (CT): Diallo is a long and explosive wing prospect. He’s a pure shooter off the catch, can rebound from the wing for put-backs, and contests shots defensively. Diallo’s motor is terrific, which gives him a “turbo” gear that most players don’t have. Find him in transition and it’s two points. If Diallo can develop his ball handling to create off the dribble, he will be a five-star prospect. A big “if” but he has the time, and apparently, the requisite love for the game.
http://www.slamonline.com/media/slam-tv/2015-big-strick-classic-notebook-video/#Jh6DmWF2gKAR0ElH.97
Wenyen Gabriel, SF, 6-9, 185, 2016, Wilbraham & Monson Academy (MA): Gabriel is a gangly swingman who can defend the SF and PF positions at a high level. Offensively, he is an excellent slasher. He must add at least 20 pounds of muscle to his frame in order to compete physically at the college level. If he can get stronger, though, Gabriel has elite potential defensively.
Mamadou Diarra, PF/C, 6-8, 215, 2016, Woodstock Academy (CT): Committed to UConn, Diarra is a hard-nosed competitor who gives 100% effort, without exception. He may be undersized at 6-8, but what Diarra lacks in height he makes up in effort. He finishes strong at the rim, tracks down rebounds outside his area, and over the course of a game is extremely productive. If he can expand his game to incorporate a face-up jump shot, Diarra could be a solid stretch forward at the next level. Any coach would love Diarra.
Myles Powell, SG, 6-0, 170, 2016, Trenton Central High School (NJ): Powell, the event’s 3-point champion, scored 28 points in the BSC, including six 3-pointers. At first glance, Powell appears somewhat clunky, but as you watch him you realize he is a smart player with a pure jump shot. Powell can shoot off the catch or off the dribble, or come around screens for a jumper. If defenders take away his jump shot, Powell is learning to lower his shoulder and finish through contact. Any roster could use a shooter, and Powell is a proven marksman.
Hamidou Diallo, SG, 6-4, 175, 2017, Woodstock Academy (CT): Diallo is a long and explosive wing prospect. He’s a pure shooter off the catch, can rebound from the wing for put-backs, and contests shots defensively. Diallo’s motor is terrific, which gives him a “turbo” gear that most players don’t have. Find him in transition and it’s two points. If Diallo can develop his ball handling to create off the dribble, he will be a five-star prospect. A big “if” but he has the time, and apparently, the requisite love for the game.
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