IS8/Nike Spring Classic Championship Weekend Standouts

By David Cordova

 

On Saturday, June 4,  RecruitTheBronx.com was again in the Jamaica section of Queens, New York. This time it was for the championship weekend of the IS8 Spring Classic. On this date, four teams (Goldminz, Road 2 Riches, 2G’z & Beacon Elite) came out to play for a title in two semifinals and a championship game for the gold ball trophy. Here are the standouts:

 

Tai Turnage 5-10, Point Guard, St. Raymond High School, Goldminz, Class of 2025 - A guard that is poised and mature beyond his years. Is able to put his teammates in position to score & is able to see the floor well. Is able to get downcourt easily & is fearless when going to the basket to score at will.

 

Samuel Gibbs 6-3, Shooting Guard, Archbishop Stepinac High School, Goldminz, Class of 2022 - (Loyola University - Maryland commit) - A guard that is able to stay with his man on the defensive end. Is a player that can get to the basket and is very fearless when going to the basket. Is able to set up his teammates for baskets at the right moments.

 

Diovion Middleton 6-5, Shooting Guard, Woodstock Academy, Goldminz, Class of 2023 - A guard that has the ability to create for himself off the dribble and has plenty of strength, which he uses to muscle his way to the basket. Is able to get his shot off efficiently. Loves to get to the basket and is able to finish at the cup.

 

Shawn Fulcher 6-0, Point Guard, Scotland College Preparatory School (PA), Goldminz, Class of 2022 - A guard that has the ability to use his quickness to his advantage. Is fearless when driving to the basket and is able to draw fouls with ease. Has the ability to stay on his man on the defensive end and good hands, which aid in him getting steals.

 

Eric Jarecki 6-0, Shooting Guard, Our Saviour Lutheran High School, Goldminz, Class of 2022 - A guard that is a defensive anchor for his team who is able to get steals and stick with the opposition every time he’s on the floor. Manages to hit clutch shots from long range, especially when left open. Provides plenty of energy when he’s on the floor.


Maurice Odum 6-2, Shooting Guard, West Oaks Academy (FL), Road 2 Riches, Class of 2022 - (Pacific University commit) -A guard that has the ability to take over a game when he’s on the floor. Is known for his ability to score in transition and can make difficult shots every time he’s on the floor. Has the ability to shoot from long range & finish at the basket with ease. Is able to absorb contact when going to the cup.

 

Jaquan Sanders 6-3, Shooting Guard, Our Saviour Lutheran High School, Road 2 Riches, Class of 2022 - A guard that has a penchant for making his presence felt on the offensive end. Is able to put the ball on the floor & is able to create for himself off the dribble. Has the ability to get to the basket and is able to finish strong. Has a nice shooting stroke from three-point range.

 

RJ Greene 6-5, Forward, Southern California Academy (CA), Road 2 Riches, Class of 2023 - A forward that is very athletic when he is at the basket & on the defensive end. Is able to obtain rebounds and get on the break to get downcourt. Is able to score in multiple ways every time he gets in the lane or is on the perimeter.

 

Armoni Ziegler 6-5, Shooting Guard, Our Saviour Lutheran High School, Road To Riches, Class of 2023 - A guard that has the ability to use athleticism to his advantage and has great hands, which aid in him getting steals. Is able to blaze past his defender and get to the basket easily. Loves to make powerful dunks and has great body control which allows him to draw fouls.

 

Jaden Daughtry 6-6, Forward, St. Francis Preparatory High School, Beacon Elite, Class of 2022 - (Marist College commit)- A forward that has the ability to play three, four and five positions whenever he is on the floor. Is known for rebounding and is great at blocking the shots. Has plenty of athleticism when he drives to the lane and is able to post up a defender and muscle his way to the basket.

 

Jaylin Simmons 5-11, Point Guard, Cardozo High School, Beacon Elite, Class of 2022 - A guard that is a true playmaker and has the ability to get his shot off efficiently from the top of the key. Is able to get past the opposition with his smooth handle. Is very fearless when driving to the basket & is able to absorb contact every time he is on the floor,

 

Daryl Victory Jr. 5-9, Point Guard, Cardinal Hayes High School, Beacon Elite, Class of 2022 - A guard that gives his team great energy and effort when he is on the floor. Has a penchant for playing great defense and putting pressure on the opposition to give up the ball. Knows when to get his teammates the ball and also when to score.


Latiek Briscoe 6-2, Shooting Guard, St. Francis Preparatory High School, Beacon Elite, Class of 2022 - (College of St Rose commit) -A guard that finds many ways to be effective on the floor for his team. Is one of his team’s biggest threats on the offensive end, as he is able to shoot from the perimeter and can attack the basket. Is able to absorb contact and loves to draw fouls.

 

Kenneth Satterfield, Jr., 6-2, Point Guard, Whitehall-Yearling High School (OH), 2G’z, Class of 2023 - A guard that does everything quietly on the court and is able to let the tempo of the game come to him. Had a nice shooting stroke from the outside and is a consummate scorer when he drives to the basket. Always manages to find his teammates every time they’re going to the basket.

 

Seck Zongo, 6-6, Forward, Whitehall-Yearling High School (OH), 2G’z, Class of 2023 - A forward that has plenty of strength and is able to make his presence felt on the floor, especially on the offensive end. Has a penchant for throwing down powerful dunks and has the ability to obtain rebounds with ease. Is able to be an asset to his team because of the energy he provides at the forward position.

 

Ziare Wells 6-6, Shooting Guard, Hillcrest Prep (AZ), 2G’z, Class of 2022 - A guard that is a consistent scorer and is a player that is known for getting things done on the floor in many ways. Is a great rebounder and has the ability to get plenty of steals when on the court. Has great body control when going up to the rim and is able to draw fouls.

 

Zaire Baines 5-10, Point Guard, Portledge School, 2G’z, Class of 2022 - (Emmanuel College commit) - A guard that has a nice rhythm to his shot and is a key player on his squad. Is able to move around off the ball and get open during many instances. Has a nice handle, which allows him to get to the basket easily. Has a nice pull up jumper, which he uses often.

 

Kelechi Okrowogwo 6-6, Forward, Westminster School (CT), 2G’z, Class of 2022 - (Austin Peay State commit) - A forward that is a great presence in the low post as he is strong and agile. Finds ways to block shots and obtain rebounds. Loves to run down court and is very agile and mobile on the offensive end. Is very powerful at the rim, as he throws down powerful dunks.

 

Benjamin Lyttle 6-5, Forward, Archbishop Stepinac High School, 2G’z, Class of 2023 - A forward that has the ability to do many things when on the court. Has plenty plenty of upper-body strength, which aids in him boxing out the opposition in the low post and being able to get rebounds. Is able to put the ball on the floor and can drive to the basket. Has a penchant for finishing at the cup & is able to make tip-ins.