Take Your Best Shot All-Tourney Teams (17’s and 16’s)

Ron Bailey, Publisher

May 12, 2008 – Following are the All-Tourney Teams (17u and 16u age classifications of DC Assault’s Take Your Best Shot, recently held at Hoop Magic Sports Academy. All participating age groups are included. If the player has committed orally to a school, that institution is bracketed.

17 and under First Team

Rodney McGruder – 6’5” junior swingman, DC Assault [K-State] – did what he does, attacked the rim and played hard. Jumper and handle steadily improving.
Mouphtaou Yarou – 6’9” junior F/C, DC Blue Devils – displayed strength, footwork, and shooting touch. More experience will be a benefit.

A native of Benin, West Africa, Mouphtaou Yarou is a powerful players with skills.

Darryl Traynham – 5’9” junior PG, DC Assault – floor leader has matured, and is on his team’s controls. Next step is consistent outside ‘j’, which when coupled with his impressive on-ball defense will make him complete.
Wally Judge – 6’9” junior F, DC Assault [K-State] – has become stronger and more confident. Overall consistency is the key to his becoming s household name in college.
Terrell Vinson – 6’5” junior F, WPC Elite – versatile player is still working his way to the perimeter, where he will play more in college. Resultantly, expect him to continue tightening his full court handle and ability to face up in the half court.

17 and under Second Team

Isaiah Armwood – 6’8” junior F, WPC Elite – run and jump athlete has strengthened his spot up jumpshooting skills. Next will be handle and stop and pop jumper. Will battle stronger players.
Tyree Johnson – 5’10” sophomore PG, Philly Pride (Cutino Mobley) – lightening quick point guard showed he deserves to be recognized. Outside shooting must be stronger.

Isaiah Arwood is still one of the best in terms of putting it down on the break.

Tjon Womack – 6’0” senior G, WPC Elite – athletic performer constantly got to the rack. Decision making can improve.
PJ Miller – 6’1” junior G, Hoop Magic (White) – can get to the rack and finish. Will truly blossom when he realized just how good he can be.
Alex Jackson – 6’5” F, WPC Elite – played a good half court swingman role, in that he was able to face and attack the rim, as well as rebound and bang. Athletic player that needs to display more outside shooting ability for his size in mid-high major ball.

16 and under First Team

Joshua Hairston – 6’9” sophomore F, DC Assault – his perimeter work was evident, as Hairston is comfortable in the mid-range. But don’t be fooled, he will post, bang, and defend. Handle is coming along.
Ced Lindsay – 6’1” sophomore G, DC Assault – is becoming a total guard since embracing a playmaking role in addition to his trademark driving. Decison making can get better, and is.
Jayon James – 6’5” sophomore F, Playaz – can pat the ball, make plays for others/good decisions with the rock, and get to the hole, at around 220 pounds with long arms. Expect increased work on his quickness. Also an excellent student.

Jayon James, with work, can become a special player.

Eric Atkins – 6’1” sophomore G, DC Assault – showed increased offensive aggressiveness, a focus if his. Passed well also. Increased strength will help his defense and overall game. Heady on and off the floor.
Jemal Olasewere – 6’5” junior F, Washington Shock – played both 16s and 17s due to age, and dominated at times in both (would have at least been on 17s 2nd team). Strong and athletic, he can bang down low, shoot his set jumper from three point land, and defend bigs and swings. Will develop his ‘patting’ ability, thereby opening his game; sky’s the limit.

16 and under Second Team

Lewis Young – 6’2” sophomore G, DC Blue Devils – strong aggressive floor leader who also excels in football. Must continue to hone his outside shot, out to three point land.
Devin Nelson – 6’4+” sophomore F, DC Blue Devils – lefty is athletic, has good mid-range jumper, and will battle. Needs to stress ballhandling development for next level.
Fuquan Edwin – 6’5” sophomore swingman, Playaz – smooth, slashing finisher who will take big shots. Has to continue focusing on handle and outside shooting touch to maximize his potential.

Tyler Thornton is still the ever present floor leader.

Tyler Thornton – 6’2” sophomore G, DC Assault – ever the floor general, he also continues to attack the rim. Increased offensive aggressiveness is his mission this summer, one that looks to be on track. Will strap.
Ahmod George – 5’8” sophomore PG, DC Blue Devils – An excellent title game for this point guard who likes to attack of the dribble sealed his 2nd team nomination. Can find open teammates. Needs to strengthen perimeter shooting, and at times focus on finding teammates, as well as defense. .