Hoops City Highlights

Here's one of the most underrated guards in the area class of 2016. His name is Kiveyon King and he's attending Memphis Kirby. At 6'2", King isn't a small guard by far. He uses his body to create space for himself. King also has a great mid-range game, he's one of the best scorers inside the 3-point arc. This winter Kiveyon will be running with Memphis Kirby. College coaches: get to know this young man. He's a sleeper.

Chandler Lawson is a 6'8" super talented do-everything type forward. Whether it's ball handling, rebounding, shooting or passing, Chandler can do it all. He's one of the best in the nation in his class and he has pretty big shoes to fill. His older brothers, KJ and Dedric, will be entering their freshman year at Memphis, while his younger brother, Jonathan, will be competing as one of the top midldle schoolers in the nation. It's going to be a busy time for the Lawson Family this upcoming basketball season. Check Chandler Lawson out at Memphis East this winter.

Here's some clips of all-around point guard, Alex Lomax out of Memphis East. Lomax has an incredible basketball IQ that allows him to see plays before they develop. Lomax has sneaky quicks and strengths. He has the ability to change pace and is strong enough to finish in the lane. Most importantly, Alex is a winner. Look for him this winter at Memphis East High where he will lead a young but extremely talented East squad on a quest for a state title.

Checkout some of the action from the Bluff City Girl's League in Memphis, TN. Please tag al lady hooper, their family and friends.

Here's are some of the Summer highlights of Olive Branch (MS) HS 2016 marksman, Tray Boyd. Boyd has one of the smoothest, quickest, and prettiest left handed release I've seen. He's a pure scorer and he's crafty as well. As a surprise to me, he's a super young senior. I don't think he has turned 17 years old yet. The room for growth is there and he's just scratching the surface of how good he really can be. College coaches should be blowing his phone and email up. Get in now and find yourself a gem. Check out Tray Boyd at Olive Branch (MS) High School this Fall and Winter.

Here's some clips of freshman sharp shooter, Calvin Temple of Olive Branch (MS) HS. Calvin is apart of a super talented freshman class at Olive Branch HS. Temple is a court-savvy guard that can and will fill it up. He can easily be considered one of the best shooters in the area.

Here's clips of Memphis Overton/Memphis Lady Magic's Dontrecia Johnson. Dontrecia is the catalyst that gets the offense running. She has a nice handle with the rock and she is a phenomenal on ball defender. You can catch Dontrecia Johnson this fall/winter at Memphis Overton High School ballin' for the Lady Wolverines.

Here's clips of District 16 A all-district performer, Cameron Strickland. Strickland led MAHS in scoring as a junior. He has good range on his jumper and can blow by defenders with his first step. He and his MAHS teammates are going to shock the city this upcoming 2016 Basketball season. Be on the look out.

Check out this quick hitter highlight of Jaylen Fisher, one of the Nation's best guards. Fisher is lightning quick, with super tight handles. Fisher isn't a small guard by any measure. He uses his quickness and strong body to get into the lane and finish. Jaylen has several high-major offers. Who ever gets him to commit, is getting a major piece to the puzzle of their team.

Checkout Highlights of Memphis Academy  of Health & Science's Brandon Streeter. Streeter is a pass first point guard that can run the offense. As a point guard, Streeter is very vocal. Brandon has the ability to make the defense collapse with his penetration. He has no problem getting into the lane. Streeter has hit the gym this Summer to improve his shooting. It's paying off. Catch Brandon Streeter this Fall and Winter at MAHS.

Here's clips of super smooth point guard, Blake Williams of Cordova (TN) High School. The silky lefty PG has always been mentioned amongst the best point guards in his class. Williams has a tight handles. It's almost like he has a yo-yo string attached to the rock. He has great body control and change of pace as well. Williams has worked hard this Summer to become a more consistent shooter. Although Blake has superb scoring ability, he's a willing passer with incredible court vision. Blake William is by far one of the better point guards nationally in the class of 2017.

Here's Jalen Crutcher late game heroics against vs. Hoop Dream in Atlanta. Jalen's star is steadily rising and he holds some great college offers just going into his junior year of High school. Message to college basketball coaches: If you get in now, chances are you can get a steal in one of the top point guards in the Memphis-Metro area's 2017 class.

Here are some clips of high motor point guard, Mark Freeman, of Memphis Southwind and Team Penny. Dude can flat out play. Mark has that change of pace element that all good point guards should have. Mark can score with the best of them, but prefers to run the team and get others involved. Freeman is a ball hawk on defense. It isn't safe to dribble in front of him because he specializes in cookie snatching. Check for Mark Freeman in the Fall at Memphis Southwind HS.

Check out clips from St. Benedict's Trey Davis during the Hoop Play Nationals. Trey Davis is a lightning quick point guard that can score if needed, but can also be a floor general. Davis is a strong bodied guard that can take contact and still finish while driving in the lane. If you play him for the drive, Davis will kill you with his ability to stroke the jumper. Play him for the jumper, Davis will use his strength and quickness to get by you. The 2018 class of guards is a beast and Trey Davis is one of the better ones. College coaches get on him quick!

Check out clips of Caleb Henry from the MUS and Harding Academy Summer league, plus the Hoop Play Nationals. Caleb is built like a middle linebacker, so he delivers punishment while driving the lane. Henry has a good stroke on his jumper as well. Caleb is transitioning into playing the point guard position, but he's making great progress. Catch up with him during the Fall at Memphis St. Benedict.

Check out clips of Jalen Crutcher, of Memphis Ridgeway/Memphis Magic 2017. Jalen is a wiry 6' point guard that uses his long arms to be a terror on the defensive end. Crutcher has great court vision and is a willing passer, however, if left alone on offense, he can knock down the open jumper. Jalen by far, is one of the best guards coming out of Memphis in the 2017 class.

 Here's clips from the 2015 Nike EYBL Peach Jam of Jayden Hardaway, son of Penny Hardaway. Jayden is a 6'3" rangy wing guard that has a pretty release on his jump shot. He has some of the court vision that his father has. Jayden's biggest weapon on the court is his ability to shoot the long ball. Once he gets hot, Hardaway can fill it up from anywhere on the court.

Here's some clips of Germantown (TN) HS 2016 point guard, Darrell Brown, Jr. Brown is a complete pg. He can score, facilitate, and defend. During the Peach Jam, Brown posted a stat line with 13 points, 7 assist,  7 steals, and 5 rebounds. Brown isn't affraid to mix it up. There's no question that Brown raised his player stock during the Nike EYBL Peach Jam. Look out for Darrell Brown next Fall at Germantown (TN) High School.

TJ Moss play has earned him national attention. Just recently, the 6'4" combo guard has added an UConn offer to the many he already has. TJ Moss has "NBA" type range on his jumper, but he's more than that. Moss is a more than capable play maker that can create for himself and his team mates.

Here's some clips of Team Penny's Big Man, PJ Washington from the 2015 EYBL Peach Jam. Washington is the perfect combination of size and agility. Washington has legit post moves he relies on plus he has the ability to step away from the basket. On the defensive end, Washington is a smart shot blocker and can stay out of foul trouble. If you like true post work, you'll enjoy PJ Washington's game.The high major offers are starting to line up for him.