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Comments from On3 re players I mentioned (Full Article Linked by Hooper Scooper in Meleek Thomas thread post #113)
Meleek Thomas is an electric scorer, able to create space off the bounce and get clean looks often in the half-court. The 6-foot-3 shooting guard plays with the utmost confidence, and that is a major piece of his production. Thomas averaged 17.3 points while shooting 50.0 percent (6-12) from three. Thomas will need to continue working on his base strength and shot selection, his ability to create offense is what continues his production. He is competitive and he defends at the point of attack with a purpose. (I think he is bigger than other 6'3 players)4-star SF Dwayne Aristode (Expressions) ended the weekend with a bang, going for 18 points, three rebounds, and two blocks while shooting 8-11 from the field and 2-4 from three against Team Herro. The 6-foot-7 wing carries a lot of tools, with his explosive pop and lengthy frame. The consistency comes and goes when it comes to his assertiveness. The three-and-D archetype is still in place.
4-star SF Jaylen Harrell (Expressions) showed his scoring ability throughout the weekend. The 6-foot-5 wing has a strong frame with good length. He also plays confidently within two and three dribbles, able to get to his spots and showcase his high release and soft touch. Harrell finished with an efficient 17, 20, and 15 over the final two days of the event. (I see him as a big guard)
Interesting by omission is that there are about 44 players they wrote about as having outstanding play over the weekend and not a single one was listed by them as a center. Only the 34th writeup really plays like an interior Big. Jaden Toombs #67 from Dallas is listed as 6'9 245lb center on 24/7 and as a PF in this article. The omission of that position tracks with what I was seeing in the limited number of teams I was able to see.