Elite 32 provides players exposure, elite competition

Elite 32 provides players exposure, elite competition

By Robert Alfonso Jr.

POWDER SPRINGS, GA – The top Independent organizer in the state of Georgia, On the Radar Hoops, put together another spectacular event with Elite 32 during the first Live Period of July.

There were teams looking for great competition that was not lost in a warehouse or convention hall. Players had the chance to perform in front of college coaches. Those players did not disappoint. There were upsets and solid performances over the four days to help some players stand out.

Here are some players who took advantage of the moment.

2021 Amur Augillard | Young N Restless | Zion, IL caught our attentions solely on the level of consistency throughout the weekend. The 6-foot-6 guard showed the ability to score from any where on the floor. He is an explosive three-level scorer. His strength allowed him the opportunity allowed him to make ways through traffic. He made the right play with the ball in his hand. His production during the first Live Period is no surprise. Philthy Silky, as he is known on Twitter, scored more than 2,000 high school points. On the weekend, Augillard averaged more than 25 plus points a game over four days. 

2021 Lee Dorsey ) GA Man Up | Mableton, GA was one of the more active wings during the Live Period event. The 6-foot-7 TLAP product played with tremendous every,. He showed the ability to defend at a relatively high level. His communication skills on the floor is refreshing when it comes to making sure his teammates are in the right place. The energy does not fall off on the offensive end. Dorsey makes plays in the open court. In the halfcouft set his length allows him to retrieve rebounds from outside of his area.

2021 Matthew Mayes | California Stars Black | Los Angeles, CA – is one of the best unsigned wings in the country. There is not much this 6-foot-6 guard can do in the open floor. His length allows him the ability to finish above the rim. There was a moment throughout the weekend where he was trying to dunk on everyone and anyone near the rim. His quick twitch reaction also helped him to jump right into the defensive assignment. His ability to get deflections and change shots makes him a valuable asset to the team. Look for this one to get a shot and make a roster in the near future. 

2021 Thomas Connelly | Team Knight | Denver, CO – is a a sniper in shots. The 6-foot-6 shooting guard has the length to shoot over defenders. He knocked down jumpers from all over the floor with ease. His misses even looked like they would find the bottom of the net. The purity of his jumper looked flawless. He also takes to the defensive end of the floor with the same focus. The East High product does not conserve his energy on that end of the floor like many shooters would. He lays it all out. Coaches it would not hurt to take a look at this one because it may be what you’re looking for this late in the game. 

2022 Izaiyah Nelson | Game Elite Orange | Marietta,. GA – may have had the biggest impression on the college coaches. The 6-foot-8 power forward is a rim protector who runs the floor with purpose. His signature imprint on the coaches mind was when the Marietta High product caught a rebound outside of the paint. Then in one power dribble Nelson soared toward the rim. He finished with with a two-handed spread eagle dunk. His stock will rise during the final two Live Period’s.

2022 Jamar Franklin | Team Speights | Melbourne, FL – proved how much he is willing to compete. The Rockledge High product delivered the biggest shot of the weekend. Team Speights was tied against EYBL’s Team Durant. Then after a strong offensive play Franklin got the ball and rushed toward the rim and with time running out and shot a running three-pointer as time expired. This ignited a celebration as college coachers wanted to know who this gritty guard was from Florida.

2022 Robert Dix Jr, | Georgia Legacy | Powder Springs, GA – is a player a college program must watch in order to appreciate this young man. At 6-foot-6, the Hillgrove High product can handle the ball efficiently and can shoot the ball well. He is excellent in the open floor where many times the finished results are through contact. 

2022 Jeb Miller | California Stars Black | Augoura, CA – may not look like a basketball player, respectfully. However, when this 6-foot-1 laces them up just understand he will make sure you know he is a basketball player when it is all said and done. This Southern California Academy product is a shooter with a huge heart and the confidence to boot. He gets his shot off quick whether it is off a ball screen or spot up. Miller is an efficient shooter. There are not many like him available. 

2022 Kyle Burns | Team Dickerson | Marietta, GA – put the entire arsenal on display this weekend. The 6-foot-3 combo was solid in shooting the deep three and the mid-range. He demonstrated the ability to handle pressure, while running the team through a variety of sets. However, what may have caught a few people off guard was his athleticism. Burns made several athletic plays resulting in thunderous dunks. This was enough to have his name buzzing among players and college coachers. There is a good July remaining for this Wheeler High product.

2022 Caleb Siwek | Howard Pulley | Rosemount, MN has exactly what every college program is looking for at the next level, a consistent jumper. He not only shoots it at a high rate he knocks them down at a similar rate. His textbook jumper looks like the perfect instructional video form. Every shot that goes up looks like it will fall through the net. Siwek has the ability to also knock down the mid-range jumper. The emphasis on shooting at the next level makes Siwek the ideal prospect. 

2022 Tyrese Elliott | Team Huncho | Loganville, GA – showed exactly why he is one of the better guards in the state of Georgia and possible the country. This floor general handles the ball with poise. He does not get rattled. His physical play shows his ability to play through contact. This guard has alls the makings of being an effective champion at the next level.

2022 Jackson Greene | Team Dickerson | Suwanee, GA – showed a knack for the ball. He Asas always around the ball on every possible opportunity. The 6-foot-7 forward has a nice touch around the rim and an excellent motor. His play and effort allowed him to make plays his opponent was unable to make. This is what helped him standout. Greene’s effort will catch a coaches eye.

2022 Domonik Henderson | GA Canes | Albany, GA is one tough defender. He takes pride in stopping who is in front of him,. There is no let up because once he is locked in there is not much room for error for the opponent. He knows how to run a team and put players in the position to be successful. His ability to put teammates in the right spot opens up scoring opportunities for himself. He makes  winning plays. These skills do translate at the next level. 

2022 Bryan Phillis | SW Illinois Jets | Decatur, IL is one crafty point guard understands how to run a team. He has a great feel for the game and just makes plays. His IQ jumps off the court with the decisions made. This cerebral thinker was calculated in his decision making but was never caught up in being too slow in his delivery. This 6-footer knows how to finish inside against bigger players. He also is equipped with a jumper that keeps defenders honest. You back off he will knock it down. Step up too close the burners are activated and an assist is dropped off.

2022 Jalen Gilmore | 1 Family | Middleburg, FL is a prototypical lefty guard. He can create spacing with a ball fake drive for a pull up jumper. His length allows him to lean into a player and finish in a way many players are unable to do so. He demonstrated the ability to shoot the ball. The impressive thing was watching the Bishop Snyder product move without the basketball despite the defensive attention. He moved to open areas for easy shots or helping to open space for teammates.

2022 Censere Lee | Team Speights | Largo, FL – does not stand out on the floor during any jump ball, However when the ball is in play this 6-foot guard is all in until the very end,. His desire to play defense and never give up made him something special to watch. He made the final steal in the teams win over Team Durant, which led to a game-winning three-pointer. Any college program outside of Division I will enjoy watching this player who can also lead any team. He make minimal mistakes. 

2024 Sam Walters | Nightrydas | Oxford, FL – is a 6-foot-9 forward with a jumper. The lefty has improved immensely since seeing him as a seventh grader. He is wiry and lanky with range. His length makes him a bit of a matchup problem and the jumper makes it difficult for teams to defend. His skillset will attract the eye of several college programs in the future.

2024 Trentyn Flowers | Team Huncho | Alpharetta, GA – is coming into his with every tournament. This was no different. The 6-foot-8 guard is giving many college programs a glimpse of what he does on the hardwood. There are plays many have said he makes that are impressive. Many like his movement on the court and court vision whenever he does have the ball. They know he can score from all three levels of the floor. The college programs who have offered early are making an early invest in his stock.