Birmingham Storm Elite Runs Away With 14U Title
by Zachary Lyon, Future150 (10:29 AM CT, Mon May 22, 2017)

Birmingham, AL (Future150) -- The 14U division at the Future150 Birmingham Battleground featured some of the best 8th grade prospects in the southeast, headlined by the Birmingham Storm Elite who ran away with the 14U title, defeating a very talented Arkansas Greyhounds team. 

Bryson Hall, 2021 PF, CP25 (AL): Hall showcased his unique skill set for a power forward as he frequently would rip down a defensive rebound and start the break himself which led to plenty of layups for himself or open buckets for his teammates. Standing at 6'4", his long frame suggest another growth spurt is in his store down the road. If that's the case, Hall has a shot at being a very good college prospect. 

Carlos Stewart Jr., 2021 SG, Capital City Crushers (LA): Stewart is a high energy guard that has a natural knack for scoring. His high elevation on his jumper allows him to shoot over defenders who may have a few inches on him. He is more than capable of draining the trey ball from three to four feet from beyond the line, and is not scared to slash into the lane and draw contact. By far one of the most fun players to watch in the 14U division. 

Jayden Harrell, 2021 PG, Jaguars Elite (MS): Harrell impressed with his feel for the game, vision in transition, and ability to score off the bounce. A team first lead guard, with solid size at 6'1", he is definitely one of those guys that you have to have on the floor when it comes crunch time. Overall very solid weekend from the Mississippi product. 

Brooks Barnhizer, 2021 SF, Birmingham Storm Elite (AL): After breaking out at the Future150 Birmingham Main Event, Barnhizer was even better this weekend. A true threat to score at all three levels, the 6'4" wing has a great bounce in his step and locked up multiple positions on the defensive end. He is the full package at the three spot and has to be considered as one of the best prospects in the 2021 class in Alabama, and a potential nationally ranked prospect. 

Andre Raymond, 2021 SF, Louisiana Bulls (LA): Raymond's extremely strong frame and good length is what stands out initially when you see him play. He was very impressive on the defensive end, dominating the glass, and collecting plenty of blocked shots. On offense he was nearly unstoppable when slashing to the basket, and he has definitely improved on his jumpshot since the last time the Future150 staff saw him play. 

Chad Matthews, 2021 PF, Arkansas Greyhounds (AR): Matthews was a man among boys in the paint throughout the weekend. He had a big time performance during bracket play in a win over CP25. His high motor, agility, and elite length allowed him to guard multiple positions. On the offensive end he was very efficient when he got the ball within five feet of the basket. It would be hard to argue against Matthews as a top-tier prospect in his class in the state of Arkansas. 

GaQuincy McKinstry, 2021 PG, Birmingham Storm Elite (AL): McKinstry is a ridiculous athlete that always draws most of the attention on defense because of his super quick first step, elite ball-handling, and ability to knock down the mid-range and three point jumpers on a consistent basis. Keep all eyes on McKinstry as he could be a high major lead guard prospect in the making. 

Luke Shoemaker, 2021 C, Memphis Brethren (TN): Standing a little over 6'2", Shoemaker doesn't have the greatest size at the five spot but he made it work using his lanky frame and polished footwork and impressive post moves down low. He is a great passer for a big man, and showed the ability to stretch the defense all the way out beyond the three point line. 

Jordan Eggleston, 2021 SF, Alabama Flames (AL): Eggleston wasn't a huge presence on the score column throughout the weekend, but he still found multiple ways to positively affect the game when he was on the floor. His great rebounding and vision in transition led to plenty of easy buckets for his teammates. The unselfish play, and how he let the game come to himself was really a pleasure to watch.