Hoops City Highlights

Here's highlights of Jesse Neloms, of Memphis Lausanne 2017. Neloms is a speedy pass first point guard that has no problem penetrating into the lane off the bounce and finding team mates. He's also a heady pg that can get a team into its sets and offense. Jesse's offensive skills must be respected. If you play off him, he'll sting you with the jumper. If played closely, he gets by defenders with his handles and speed. Check Neloms out on the circuit running with the Arkansas Wings Elite 16 and under.

Andre Applewhite's, 6'4" SG Memphis Central 2012, time has come. After being the guy along side Top 20 nationally ranked big man, Jarnell Stokes for three years, Applewhite will now have to lead a young group of Central Warriors as the experienced vet. From everything that I wittness during the Super 80, I think he can deliver. Dre is a defensive nightmare because of his length, strong plus active hands, and quick feet. Over the Summer, Applewhite put the work in and became more consistant with his jumper and worked on his moves off the bounce. In Andre's eyes the Central Basketball Warriors aren't dead yet. Be on the look-out.

Markel Crawford is magic with the rock. At 6'5", Crawford has tremendous play making ability with the ball in his hands. He also has the ability to play off the ball. Markel was one of many talented players on the Memphis YOMCA 17u team that finished second in the Nike Peach Jam and AAU Nationals.