Zachary Lyon:
Future150 Regional Analyst. Covering high and middle school basketball: NC, SC & VA
Houston, TX (Future150) -- Future150 was in Houston, Texas on Memorial Day weekend hosting the annual Memorial Day Classic Tournament at the MI3 Center. Tons of teams from several different states were on hand showcasing their talents.
The Texas Jazz Elite beat Basketball University in the 16U title game 59-49. Both teams had great weekends.
Here are the top performers from the 16U division:
Carlos Valero, 2018 PG (FYN All-stars) - Valero is a very crafty player that really gets his teammates involved. He can create shots for himself and has a beautiful jump shot. He was always a major contributor for his squad throughout the weekend. Heading forward, Valero needs to get stronger and continue working on his true PG abilities.
Dylan McCray, 2019 SF (Texas PRO) - Watching McCray is like watching a highlight tape. He's always doing something to benefit his team whether it's grabbing boards, locking up on defense, or knocking down mid-range jumpers and floaters. He is a super bouncy wing that won't hesistate to try and dunk over two or three defenders. McCray had plenty of rim rattling dunks this weekend and his best basketball is still ahead of him.
Christopher Green, 2019 CG (Outwork) Green led his team all weekend long doing the bulk of the scoring. He scored in transition and the half court. Rebounding from the guard position was something he did really well which led to him starting the break. He is a great athlete who has a wiry frame and is really crafty when attacking the basket. Solid overall performance on the weekend.
Pierce Hellums, 2019 PG (Basketball University) - The freshman lead guard has tremendous feel for the game and knows how to control the pace to his team's advantage. Hellums best quality when it comes to scoring is his deep ball. His stroke is very fundamental and if he has any space at all he's bound to drain it.
Cameron Scott, 2019 PG (IRISE) - Scott just made plays thorughout the weekend. He always hustled and gave it his all, he has a very high motor for a lead guard. Scott is the kind of guy that you need on the floor at all times because he will make everyone else around him better.
Antoine Henderson, 2018 SF (HyperFuse) - Henderson dominated from mid-range and in all weekend long. He put up very good scoring numbers on a consistent basis and showed off his good basketball IQ with smart crisp passes, and smart shot selections. He has good size but needs to add some muscle to his frame and develop a consistent three point jumper to reach his potential.
LJ Cryer, 2020 PG (Basketball University) Cryer is a mismatch with the ball in his hands and creates easy opportunities not only for him but his teammates as well. His a knock down shooter from long range and can score in bunches if you let him get into rhythm. He's like having a coach on the floor leading his team. Its easy to see why he is one of the best PG's in the counrtry.
Ronnie Chaney, 2019 CF (Texas Jazz Elite) - Chaney was impressive once again as he is starting to become more versatile being able to step out and hit the mid-range jump shot. At the Future150 Final Four Tournament the staff saw how hard he worked in the post and on the boards, and not much has changed in that aspect. Chaney has an extremely high motor and will usually outwork almost every player on the floor. It's only going to get better from here for Chaney.
Lawrence Calais, 2018 SG (New Mexico Dream) - Calais was easily one of the best three point shooters in the enitre 16U division. He was knocking shots down from all over the court and really scored in bunches. As he adds strength and starts to slash the lane more often, he should become a very complete offensive player.
Kobe Richardson, 2018 SG (Texas Jazz Elite) - Despite being a bit undersized, Richardson was a scoring machine this weekend. He was scoring the ball at all three levels and was slashing the lane with wreckless abandon. Not many players could stay infront of Richardson, which allowed him to score and make plays for others.
LJ Cryer, 2019 CG (Basketball University) - Cryer had a phenomonal weekend scoring the basketball, as he dropped 35 points in a bracket game over the weekend. His speed and crafty handles helps him create alot of his shots. As he continues to grow and add strength, keep an eye on this top 100 2019 prospect.
Fionn Brown, 2018 G/F (Alabama Celtics) - Brown is such a smooth player that let's the game come so easy to him. He certainly doesn't lack strength like most wings his age do. He ripped down plenty of rebounds this weekend and showed his ability to take over a game with his slashing abilities. Brown is an excellent free throw shooter and looks to be a pretty solid low-major/mid-major prospect with plenty of upside to his game.
Trent Gibson, 2018 PG (Alabama Celtics) - Gibson had a big weekend leading the Celtics in scoring during bracket play. He scored 28 points in the first bracket play game. He is 6-foot-3 inches tall, has a great frame and is tenacious on defense. When he attacks the basket its like watch a bull in a china cabinet. "Down Hill Attacker" is words that would best describe his game this past weekend.
Zack Hutcherson, 2018 C (Texas Inferno Black) - Hutcherson is definitely undersized at 6'2, but he doesn't lack heart or hustle. He runs the floor extremely well and can get the opposing team's frontcourt in trouble by knowing how to position his body to draw fouls in the post. His rebounding is solid considering his size, and the kid just plays hard.
Jayvon Thomas, 2018 PF (Louisiana Gators) - Thomas was very active on the boards all weekend and played great on defense. He scored around the rim in transition and really knows how to position himself to get open on the low block on offense. Hopefully Thomas grows three or four more inches and develops more on offense. College coaches love a defensive minded combo forward.
Cedric Garrett, 2018 SF (Hoop Nation Family) - Garrett impressed on the boards and with his ability to take the ball the full length of the court and finish in transition. He uses his long arms on defense to disrupt the passing lanes and come up with steals and deflections. Overall, Garrett has the look of a college prospect, his growth and development heading forward will ultimately tell at what level he will wind up playing at.
Jaylen Reed, 2018 SF (Texas Inferno) Reed is a player we saw at our last tournament and all he is doing is getting better. The big bodied athletic wing was back at it again this weekend carrying the load once again for his team. He loves the mid range jumper and scoring in transition. The more confidence he plays with the better he looks. Ball handling and the three ball are two areas he continues to work on and you could see the work he has been putting in.
Coutler Dodson, 2018 (Alabama Celtics) Dodson is a 6-foot-5 inch small forward who can flat out shoot the rock. He plays a very fundamental game and has a disceptive athleticism to his game. He rebounds well from the wing and can knock down the three ball with regularity. As he continues to get stronger and plays with more confidence, the sky is the limit for this D1 prospect.
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