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Starting Five

Dez Ellis, Keith Slack and the Starting Five

December 27, 2017 by Paul Gotham Leave a Comment

By PAUL GOTHAM A look at some of last week's (12/18-12/23) best performances when yours truly was on hand.  Daniel Cook 6-foot-5, Jr. G/F Pittsford Mendon Vikings (Monroe County Division III) - Scratching the surface of his ability, is listed as a guard/forward but did most of his work on the block, impressive back-to-basket game, can sense defensive pressure and makes … [Read more...] about Dez Ellis, Keith Slack and the Starting Five

Chris Gibson Jr., Kailee White and the Starting Five

December 18, 2017 by Paul Gotham Leave a Comment

By PAUL GOTHAM A look at some of last week's (12/11-12/17) best performances when yours truly was on hand.  Ethain Clarke DeSouza 6-foot Fr. G School of the Arts Silverhawks (RCAC) - Exciting potential, rugged guard who sheds contact on his way to the basket, able to finish with either hand in traffic, impressive mid-range game, able to create his own shot and get … [Read more...] about Chris Gibson Jr., Kailee White and the Starting Five

Shandare Figgins, Cam Keeley and the Starting Five

January 31, 2017 by Paul Gotham Leave a Comment

Looking back at some notable individual performances from last week. Greg Dolan 6-foot-3 Jr. G Williamsville-South Billies (A/VI): Confident shooter who can block out in-game slumps to get back on track, does not shoot his own team out of a game. Above average court vision, proficient distributor. He can get in the paint to create for himself and teammates. Range extends … [Read more...] about Shandare Figgins, Cam Keeley and the Starting Five

Desi Floyd, Nigel Scantlebury and the Starting Five

January 25, 2017 by Paul Gotham Leave a Comment

Looking back at some notable individual performances from last week. Desi Floyd 5-foot-10 So. G Wilson Wildcats (A2/RCAC): Sturdy guard who is not afraid of contact, at his best going to the basket where he can finish with either hand, difficult to knock off the dribble. He can create shots for himself and is capable of setting up teammates. Active off the ball and catches … [Read more...] about Desi Floyd, Nigel Scantlebury and the Starting Five

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