These young hoopers left it all out there on the floor and put their teams on their backs to help capture the Spring Battleground Championship. By: Bilal Benjamin Casen Dowd | Team United | 10U MVP (Pictured Above) The young bully was a mismatch nightmare all throughout the Battleground Session lll as he was able to dominate the paint area. Taking advantage of everything that was given to him inside and not complicating the game by going away from what worked best. His hustle on the boards was unmatched, his concentration to......
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We highlight a loaded 8th grade group that battled from start to finish in Session Two of the Battleground. As these teams played for positioning at The Finals, the passion and sense of urgency was at an all-time high. By: Bilal Benjamin Alex Jenkins | Handlelife Jenkins captured the 8th grade MVP during Session two by displaying a versatile skillset and making his presence felt on both ends. Jenkins led Handlelife to a flawless 4-0 record on the weekend, which will give them a ton of momentum as we head into The......
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We highlight the 6th grade group from the Battleground Session Two. This group was largely dominated on the perimeter with shifty moves and a barrage of outside shooting. By: Bilal Benjamin Keisean Roberts | Decatur Blazers Roberts’s performance not only elevated the team’s overall gameplay but also showed that he’s a reliable and effective lead guard. He made key plays in the half court and full court settings, and everybody ate when he was at the point of attack. He is always looking for the best shot and usually setting up teammates......
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We highlight the prime performers from the 7th grade group from Session Two of the Battleground. A good number of these guys took both ends of the floor seriously. You love to see that in today’s game! By: Bilal Benjamin Braylen Alexander | Team Scoot South (Pictured Above) Alexander earned MVP honors for 7th grade after posting twp 20-point double-doubles. His skillset and strategic approach to the game deserves the recognition he’s receiving. Alexander is a highly skilled player that can play multiple positions. He’s progressed throughout each session and made a......
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