Next up in the 16U coverage from the NY2LA Sports Invitational are the stock boosters.

Cam Beekman – 2028 – F – MidPro Academy

Throughout an entire game even up against plenty of size Beekman was dominant on the glass to grab well over 10 rebounds in a game. This was on both ends of the floor as he appeared as one of the top rebounders of the tournament. As well to being 6’7” he is a tough forward who also gets himself in great position to get rebounds. Offensively, he also scored the ball efficiently on put backs and rolling to the hoop.  

Alex Cohan – 2028 – G/F – Full Package

It was another big stock boosting tournament for Cohan this spring. As well to his positional size being 6’6” on the wings, he showed a versatile skill set and playmaking ability on both ends. Offensively, Cohan can shoot it spotting up from three, handle the ball and get to the rim, and use his size to force mismatches and finish around the paint. On the defensive side, Cohen blocked multiple shots in a game both in help inside as well as while defending the ball along with making high energy plays.

Marvin Jones III – 2028 – PG – Team Hali

Jones was a real playmaker on both ends throughout a comeback win on Sunday. As well to scoring 13 points he also pressured the ball in the half court effectively with his quickness and defensive intensity. He is a highly shifty point guard getting into the defense often. Jones shot it at a high percentage creating his own shot in the mid-range while also getting all the way to the basket. He also hit three key free throws in the final minute to seal the comeback win.

Jayden Przybilla – 2028 – SF – Milwaukee Trailblazers

Along with having good positional size as a lengthy 6’7” wing forward, Przybilla also showed a well-rounded skill set. This included being able to defend multiple positions including point guards moving very well guarding the ball. He also showed perimeter skills offensively. The sophomore handles the ball well both getting into the paint and finishing it as well to distributing it on the attack.

Kellen Russell – 2028 – PG – Team NAF

Russell excelled with both his play on the attack as well a shooting in a dominant win, one of four of their wins. In this game, the guard scored 13 points in a single half while hitting three threes along with finishing with 19 points in this game. As well to his smooth jumper spotting up the outside, Russell moves very well with the ball beating defenders off the dribble consistently.

Will Still – 2028 – PG – 24UP

Still was one of the top distributors at the 16U level of the tournament. He showed a great combination of vision and passing ability while playing on the attack along with quick decision making. While getting into the defense and in heavy traffic, the point guard still passed it very well right through the defense. As well, Still can also shoot the three.

Emmett Van Dellen – 2028 – SG – Lockdown

Van Dellen had one of the top scoring halves of the tournament with 18 points in the second half of his first game. During this half, the 6’3” wing guard was consistently making plays creating for himself. As well to his scoring ability he was also running the point too. He scored the ball very effectively on the attack finishing it all around the paint as well to shooting it well off the dribble to hit three threes in this one game.