Bilal’s 6th Grade & Under Prime Performers: Kelly Memorial Classic
Easily the shiftiest 6th grade and under group of the year. These guys snatched a ton of ankles.
Johan Oliver | 2031 | AE5
Ladies and gentlemen, Johan Oliver is a game controller. There wasn’t anything defenses could do to keep Oliver from running a fluid offense and scoring when his team needed him to. Oliver got buckets on all three levels, by breaking defenders down and picking his spots.
Shane Gordon | 2031 | AE5
Shooter Shane! He’s always been a sniper, but now he’s expanding his range to 3, 5 even 7 feet behind the arc. Gordon is easily one of the best shooters in 2031’s class. He’s has a quick trigger, solid base and good form. There’s always room on the floor for a shooter.
Benjamin Hatchett | 2031 | Celtics Beyond
6th Grade MVP
Hatchett dropped a season high 15 points and did so in high fashion. Celtics Beyond dominated en route to capturing yet another NGS crown. Hatchett poured in his points throughout the flow of the game in transition and from the perimeter. He gives Celtics Beyond a lengthy wing that can stride to the cup, but also step outside and knock down the long ball.
Dawson Nasrallah | 2032 | Young Buckets
5th Grade MVP
Where to start with Nasrallah? This kid has goals to be great and as long as he continues to work and play the way he does, there’s no limit. He was one of the shiftiest players in attendance at the Kelly Memorial Classic. He scored in a variety of ways throughout, averaging 20+ points per contest. Nasrallah is a star in the making.
Bradley Reiding | 2033 | Beyond Basketball
4th Grade MVP
Reiding has some sweet signature moves he goes to when attacking downhill. His confidence and play style goes hand and hand. Reiding doesn’t shy away from the moment. He is a young player to track early, he’s gonna be special.
Navarro McGhee | 2034 | AE5
2nd/3rd Grade MVP
McGhee had two of the nastiest crossovers of the entire season. Defenders couldn’t stay with him in the open floor. For McGhee to be so young and have the ball on a string the way he does is a scary sight. Mr. MVP himself poured in 10 points in the championship victory for AE5.