Posts by Bilal Benjamin
2024 Michigan commit Christian Anderson is an ELITE Guard
Event: Holiday Hoopsgiving 11.25-11.26 at Shiloh HS in Snellville, GA 2024 Michigan commit, Christian Anderson can affect the game in a way most guards struggle to do. For starters Anderson’s productivity ranges from scoring, shooting, facilitating, playmaking and constantly moving without the ball. For the jumper wasn’t falling for Anderson he began to attack the…
Read MoreNewton and Grovetown Put on a Show in the Final Game of the Hard in the Paint Classic
Newton (Covington, GA) completely took this game over in the second half behind the stellar play of their 2023 back court, Stephon Castle (UConn commit) and MJ Whitlock (Unsigned senior). Castle imposed his will against the smaller guards Grovetown had defending him. He got to the cup at will and made high level plays down…
Read MoreMays Pulled Out a 67-64 Victory Over Westlake
EVENT: HARD IN THE PAINT hosted by The Sports for Champions Mays pulled out a 67- 64 victory over Westlake. Slow paced contest with great overall team efforts from both clubs, but two players in particular stood out most. 2023 guard, Mykel Williams and 2024 wing, Jayshon Arrington did a little bit of everything to get…
Read MoreRiverwood and Maynard Went Down to the Wire
EVENT: HARD IN THE PAINT hosted by The Sports for Champions. In an early game of the year candidate, Riverwood (Atlanta, GA) pulled out a victory in a back and forth contest against Maynard 90 – 86. The dynamic duo of Karris Bilal and Jalen Leonard is a lethal scoring combination. Between Bilal’s finesse and three…
Read MoreDutchtown Seniors Dominates Decatur Day 1 of the Hard in the Paint Classic.
Dutchtown (Hampton, GA) has a wide range of guards and wings that can do a number of things effectively. Adrian Avery, Jeremiah Edwards and Braxton Cooley were the three headed monster that propelled Dutchtown to the massive victory. Their relentless ball pressure, willingness to make the extra pass and dead eye shooting put the game…
Read MoreWashington Frontline Caused Problems For Holy Innocents
EVENT: Hard in the Paint hosted by The Sports For Champions Washington’s frontline is strong, quick and lengthy. Their athleticism caused problems for Holy Innocents, especially with the absence of Caleb Wilson for the Bears. 2024 Noah Threadwell (featured above) is the X-Factor of this team. He was all over the floor. Scoring in various…
Read MoreCreekside HS Gets the Win Led by Senior Davion Brown
EVENT: HARD IN THE PAINT hosted by The Sports for Champions. Creekside (Fairburn, GA) is a disciplined group led by Davion Brown. He scored 21 points in a very efficient manner. Brown turns good shots into great shots by making the extra pass. He dictated the pace for the game right from the opening tip-off. The…
Read MoreLakeside Gets The First Win In The “Hard In The Paint” Tournament
EVENT: HARD IN THE PAINT hosted by The Sports for Champions. AJ Wheeler scored 14 points and assisted on a multitude of baskets. Wheeler set the tone by pushing the pace and setting up his teammates. Even though Lakeside (GA) was in full control, Wheeler didn’t allow the team to waiver from operating out of…
Read MoreDenmark’s Defense Garners the Win Over Mt. Vernon
Event: Jared Cook Tip-Off Classic November 19-22, 2023 Denmark won a tough defensive battle in overtime against Mount Vernon, in the lead off game of the Jared-Cook Tip-Off Classic. Luke Jensen, Chad Molloy and Keinan McFarlande led the way for Denmark. Jensen’s facilitating and overall floor general skills set the tone on the offensive end…
Read MoreGrayson Gets The Win Over Etowah
Event: Jared Cook Tip-Off Classic November 19-22, 2023 Grayson (GA) is a well oiled machine from the coaches to the players. The leadership of the coaches is rubbing off on the guards and you can see it with their in game adjustments without having to burn timeouts. CJ Hyland (right), is an efficient lead guard…
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