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Day 2 of the PIT
Who do you think you are?… I AM!!!!
Day two early on was okay. I had already seen both teams and really wanted to watch the nightcap games. So, after the first game I prepared myself by eating Pork Fried rice, vegetable lo mein and a shrimp egg roll. Needless to say, I was more than primed and ready in several ways.
Players That Impressed
Tevian Jones Southern Utah 6’7 190 G/F
So, full disclosure…. I knew Jones had a good game. I’m literally doing a recap on every player. That said, He may have had the most impactful game at PIT since I’ve been attending dating back to 2016. He was lights out all day. He also has great size as a wing. Now in his career he’s a little streaky, but has that microwave ability….. or now that Air Fryer ability. So, was this literally his best performance ever and an anomaly? Maybe. But guess what, he performed and that’s what matters. I heard someone in the crowd say….. This guy needs to go to the combine in Chicago. Jones finished the game 11-13 from the field, 7-8 from three with 36 points and 7-7 from the foul line…… Bravo. You have my attention forever now.
Toumani Camara Dayton 6’8 220 F
Once again Camara stood out. If he has one more performance like that and his team still loses I feel like he’s the MVP of the PIT. I know that’s against the rules, but he’s impressed the most in my opinion easily. Camara had 21 and 12, yet he was only 1-6 from three. He still flashed and showed a versatile skill set. He also Yammed over Pete Nance too….
D’Moi Hodge Missouri 6’4 180 G
Hodge was an issue for Jani King immediately. He is a very opportunistic defender. He loves to play fast. He really showcased an ability to knock down the 3. He’s a captivating player. You see his imprint on every game. He’s a winner. He’s a SG that is an issue on defense for his opponents. Hodge was very impressive tonight. He finished with 26 points, 8-10 from the field and 5-7 from 3. He had to have had more steals, but that’s not what was recorded officially. He was a DOG.
Sales Systems Team As A Whole
Call It A Cop Out….. But, I Don’t Care
They dropped 119 points. Everyone flashed at points…..
But, I do want to say Grant Sherfield really bounced back form his performance at the NABC Reese’s All Star game. He had zero points on 0-11 from the field there. Today, he missed a couple jumpers early then attacked the rim and that opened his whole game up. He finished with 19 points, seven assists on 8-12 from the field.
Players That Struggled
Damion Baugh TCU 6’4 185 G
He just hasn’t flashed or made an impact.
Tyshaun Crawford Augusta Univ. D2 7’1 264 C
He is still struggling with the speed of the game. He has long term potential. He will have to start low level overseas, but he is a physical specimen. If he stayed D1 maybe he could have developed quicker? But, he has potential he just needs work on moves in the post and his motor in general.
Race Thompson Indiana 6’8 225 PF
Race just didn’t have the explosiveness or lift athletically today. He scores on hustle plays, or facing up and driving the lane. Or rebounds. Today, he was just flat.
Kevin Samuel South Alabama 7’0 260 C
Big body. Yet, He really struggled to make an impact. He was just overmatched by Jemison and Udeze.
Things I Enjoyed Today
Toumani Camara‘s dunk over Pete Nance…. No, I don’t have video….. But, it happened. Sorry, I’m young, but old and don’t do social media. Call me “The Young Veteran.”
Manny Bates dunk on Josh Roberts.
Nathan ” Nate Dogg ( The Rapper/R&B Soul Vocalist, RIP… and then the son in the Outdoor Boys Youtube channel I nicknamed Nate Dogg with my 3 kids, that I watch with my them weekly, https://www.youtube.com/c/OutdoorBoys ) ” Mensah dunking on Patrick Gardner… Gardner actually played well he just got, GOT.
Hey, Luke if you see this my family is all in on what you do!
Talking with a few Basketball friends in person, which I only get the opportunity at the PIT.
Lastly, Jake Stephens being loud and wailing like a goose on defense. Thank you Jake.
Day One of the Portsmouth Invitational
Here We Go
It’s that time of year again. The best showcase in the business. I love this trip and look forward to it every year. Despite staying at a place where my door doesn’t fully shut…., Me like the players at the PIT are grinding away. Lets get it!
Players that Impressed
Tyger Campbell UCLA 5’11 180 PG
Everyone knows who he is. He played at UCLA forever. He controlled games and was a great floor general….. Yet, I was still super impressed with his play. He had 18 points, ten assists and only three turnovers. He is majestic with the ball. His hair flowing in all its glory, while he darts pass defenders to find open players for easy shots or buckets. He’s the best passer here. I have only seen four of the eight teams, but honestly it doesn’t matter. He see’s things different than anyone else. Even so his team lost 96-84.
Darius McGhee Liberty 5’9 160 G
McGhee literally gets a shot whenever he wants. He has unlimited range and elevates on his jump shot. I shouldn’t have been surprised, but seeing it in person it was clear. He can get buckets at any level. That’s never been an issue. He also is a great athlete. He can jump out of the gym and has great hangtime. I’m looking forward to see if he can make some plays for others in the next couple of games.
Hunter Tyson Clemson 6’8 215 G/F
Tyson was ripping the nets. He was 5-7 from three, finishing with 21 points and seven rebounds. He was not shy and took some deep shots. He displayed a ton of confidence throughout. He stayed aggressive. Tyson also showed an ability to run off screens or play the p/pop or just space the floor for c/s three’s. I was very impressed with his performance and loved his tenacity and emotion.
Sir’Jabari Rice Texas 6’4 180 SG
Rice just lets it fly. He is a scorer. Attacking the rim doesn’t seem to be his choice, but draining jumpers in defenders faces definitely is. He uses his length to get off shots and has a nice and fluid stroke. He had 19 points, five rebounds and four assists.
Kevin Obanor Texas Tech 6’8 225 F
Obanor is a DOG. Despite air balling at least two three’s, he never lost confidence. He kept his energy and intensity and his shot eventually started falling. Obanor was dominant rebounding. He was elevating and attacking the glass relentlessly. He ended up making 4-10 three’s, and all of them I believe came from the top of the key.
Toumani Camara Dayton 6’8 220 PF
Camara was all over the court. Super mobile and athletic 4 man. He can attack off the dribble and has a good handle for his size. Camara dives hard to the basket on p/roll situations and finishes above the rim. He was a player that flashed consistently throughout the game. He played 5 a little bit as well and was just running the floor like a gazelle. He’s still developing shooting range, but he popped today for sure.
Players that struggled
Connor Vanover Oral Roberts 7’5 227 C
Vanover struggled some with the quickness of the game. He seemed a little winded at times. He got the ball knock loose several plays and was late a few times on help defense. He has the ability to make the p/pop 3, but was 0-4 tonight. His lift was a little low, as well as arc.
Tyshaun Crawford Augusta University DII 7’1 264 C
Crawford was too slow. He took too long to make decisions. He needs to be decisive and explode to the basket. He was blocked by Vanover like three times. And they were brutal defeating blocks that were sent right back down to his face. He has potential, but needs to find that OBANOR DOG energy and be more assertive on both ends.
Things I enjoyed Today
Hunter Tyson’s unlimited SWAG.
Kendric Davis going 0-7 from the field and 0-5 from three in the first half…. Yet recovering and being chippy with hometown favorite Joe Bryant Jr. (from Norfolk State) to finish with 18 points and five assists.
The thing about the PIT is the always have a few local players from the area that get invited. And its deservedly so. The DMV and the Virginia coast is a hotbed for talent. So the support for Joe Bryant Jr. was awesome and something I always enjoy to see.
Rasir Bolton’s shot making ability. He can shoot….
Race Thompson looking like a Linebacker playing basketball. That’s always intriguing.
Hunter Maldonado showing he still has a wide range of skills. I’ve always liked him. This was just a lost year for him with transfers that didn’t work out and Graham Ike never playing. Maldonado showed well today.
The most Impressive Thing Today
Jake Stephens clapping with his monster hands that echoed throughout the gym his entire game.
Love the energy Jake and please keep it going!!!
On to Day 2
The Young Veteran 