J.B. Ricks

DETROIT SHOWCASE — ARTICLE THREE

Game Evaluations, Midwest, PRO16-NXT, Recruiting, Tournament Coverage / J.B. Ricks

Hayes Porter — 5″9 Combo Guard — Class of 2030 — Team Inland Pro 16There were a few young guns on the Detroit circuit this weekend and I’d like to start with the combo guard, Hayes Porter. Hayes has tremendous skill as the point or shooting guard but he looked best at the 1-spot from […]

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DETROIT SHOWCASE — ARTICLE TWO

Game Evaluations, Midwest, PRO16-NXT, Tournament Coverage, Uncategorized / J.B. Ricks

Elijah Williams — 6″4 Guard/Forward — Class of 2026 — CT Youngbullz 17U/Sports & Medical Science Academy (CT)Elijah Williams showed great versatility from the guard and forward position during his latest performance in Detroit on Sunday. He has great height and tremendous skill but his biggest flex from my perspective was his ability to go

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DETROIT SHOWCASE — CHAMPIONSHIP SUNDAY

Uncategorized / J.B. Ricks

Evan Willis — 6″8 Small Forward — Class of 2028 — BTI United 17U/Crossroads High School Rated by many publications as a 5-star athlete, it was evident the moment he stepped on the court in Detroit. The size, the athleticism & the IQ is a check, check & double check. Evan didn’t put one weakness

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GRAND RAPIDS SHOWCASE — CHAMPIONSHIP SUNDAY

Midwest, Illinois, Northeast, Uncategorized / J.B. Ricks

Josiah Vargas — 5″10 Point Guard — Class of 2028 — Team FVV 16U/Boylan Catholic High School (IL) Any coach looking for a lightning fast point guard with exceptional court vision should definitely check out Josiah Vargas. He has natural skills at that position and his quickness makes him a tough match for any opponent.

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SESSION 2: HAMMOND, INDIANA SHOWCASE — ARTICLE FIVE

Midwest, Game Evaluations, Illinois, Tournament Coverage / J.B. Ricks

Landon Woodson — 6″1 Forward — Class of 2030 — Train For the Best 14U/Undecided (IN) Two words: Baby Shaq. Yea, Landon Woodson is him. And get this: he’s in the class of 2030 meaning he’s not even a freshman yet! And his skill, body control and grace with the ball is hard to ignore.

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SESSION 2: HAMMOND, INDIANA SHOWCASE — ARTICLE FOUR

Tournament Coverage, Illinois, Midwest, Ohio / J.B. Ricks

LaKoda Leavy — 6″4 Guard/Forward — Class of 2027 — Grand Park Premiere 17U Black/Seymour High School (IN) This kid right here is legit!! He says he is only 6″4 but he plays like he’s 6″9. Crazy wingspan and the ability to do everything on the court. He legitimately looks like he’s gliding on air

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SESSION 3: GRAND RAPIDS SHOWCASE — ARTICLE FOUR

Midwest, Game Evaluations, Illinois, Ohio, Tournament Coverage / J.B. Ricks

Elijah Harris — 6″5 Forward — Class of 2029 — Royal Flush Elite 15U/Reagan College Preparatory Academy (WI) A man amongst boys. I really don’t know any other way to describe this freshman out of Wisconsin. His size speaks for itself but the basketball skill is through the roof. I only got to witness a

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SESSION 3: GRAND RAPIDS SHOWCASE — ARTICLE THREE — YOUNG GUNZ

Midwest, Game Evaluations, Tournament Coverage / J.B. Ricks

Jeremiah Lawrence — 6″3 Forward — Class of 2030 — Hoop Dreams 14U This young gun has great size at this stage of his basketball career and who knows how much bigger he can get before it’s all said and done. He’s got the power and athletic ability to go with that size but what

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SESSION 3: GRAND RAPIDS SHOWCASE — ARTICLE TWO

Tournament Coverage, Game Evaluations / J.B. Ricks

Mayvin McMahan — 5″8 Combo Guard Unlimited Athletics 16U/Davison High School (MI)Mayvin McMahan is a standout combo guard who can excel at the point or shooting guard position. He will admit that he’s a shoot first guard and he definitely has a strong knack for scoring. He can light it up from anywhere on the

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SESSION 3: GRAND RAPIDS SHOWCASE — ARTICLE ONE

Tournament Coverage, Northeast, Southeast / J.B. Ricks

Brody Watkins — 5″10 Point Guard — Class of 2027 — DB Elite 2027/Crossroads Christian High School (NC)Brody Watkins is a high IQ point guard with deceptive speed on both ends of the floor. He has the ability to read passing lanes well to get steals and zoom the other way for an easy fast

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