Heading into EBC Las Vegas this weekend, our team at Elite Basketball Circuit in partnership with Open Gym Premier and Grassroots 365 came together to highlight a few players we believe are in store for a special weekend, interested to learn more? Check it out below!
Johnny Wheeler Jr.
Evaluation:
Johnny shows effort and energy on both ends of the floor for his team. He has an excellent shot from behind the arc.
Strengths:
- Handles
- Court Vision
- Passing
Braeden Speakman
Evaluation:
Braeden is an athletic forward with the ability to push the ball in transition and attack the rim with ferocity.
Strengths:
- Finishing
- Blocking
- Shooting
Braxton Brogan
Evaluation:
Braxton is a solid all around player. He uses his size and body to finish around the rim, and can stretch the floor with his three ball. A good rebounder who can push it transition.
Strengths:
- Rebounding
- 3 Pt. Shooting
- IQ
Doni Burkett
Evaluation:
Doni is a smooth operator with the basketball. His skills at the lead-guard position are strong for his age which gave him the edge most recently at EBC Washington being chosen as MVP.
Strengths:
- Handles
- Finishing
- Passing
Elijah Smith
Evaluation:
Elijah is always looking to spot up for the open three and doesn’t hesitate to let it fly from deep. He also displayed his quickness with the ball and ability to create offense off the dribble.
Strengths:
- Slashing
- Finishing
- 3 Pt. Shooting
Kayson Iten-Pauley
Evaluation:
Kayson has a really nice handle with the ball and just a smooth looking game. He also has a really good looking jumper from both deep and mid-range.
Strengths:
- 3 Pt. Shooting
- Ball Handling
- Mid-Range
Matthew Hafalia
Evaluation:
Matthew has a good handle of the ball matched with quickness and the ability to knock down shots. He’s a strong defender on ball deflecting passes and disrupting the offense.
Strengths:
- Speed/Quickness
- Ball Handling
- Help Defense
Mason Simpson
Evaluation:
Mason is quick with and without the ball and knows how to use his handles to break down the defender and find easy buckets in transition. He brings energy to his team on both sides of the ball.
Strengths:
- On Ball Defense
- Speed/quickness
- Handles
Welcome to EBC Las Vegas 2022! As the guide to the weekend at Tarkanian Basketball Academy follow along below to find out what’s happening with assets provided throughout the camp. Interested in learning more? Check out some of our links below!