Hell's Kitchen Standout Performers

Dax Hall

Kaleb Elkins

William Peagler Jr.

Tristian Breland

Isaiah Mack-Russell

Reggie “RJ” Reynolds

Deon Johnson

Ascen Lomack

Colton Clevenger

Kenneth White

Maurice Hamrick Jr.

Landon Evans

Although the COVID-19 pandemic is still raging, opportunities to play and watch elite level basketball are still available. Case in point, Courts 4 Sports in Mason, Ohio played host the Bates Fundamental sponsored Hell’s Kitchen Tournament this past weekend, and talented teams and players were in abundance. Moreover, what was impressive about the event is the fact it attracted teams from as far as San Diego, CA in grades 2nd to 10th. On Sunday, we watched more 4^th, 5^th and 6^th grade games and could not have been more impressed with the number of very competitive games.

In the 4^th grade division, we watched the Cincinnati Dominators take down a nationally ranked George Hill Indy Elite squad that was absolutely loaded with talent. It’s important to note that the Dominators were fortunate to have received the services of William Peagler Jr. and Colten Clevenger, both of whom run with the very successful and Dayton-based BNU squad that we featured on our website last week. In the games we observed, both Peagler and Clevenger were difference makers. Also, over the course of the day, we identified a number of standout performers and have listed them below with a few evaluation notes. Fortunately for us, many of the players we were most impressed with will be attending our March 6, 2021 Buckeye Prep Elite Showcase where we can further evaluate their talent. All in all, it appeared to be a nice event.

Name	Hgt/Pos	Class	City	Evaluation Note
Dax Hall	5’2″/PG	2027	San Diego, CA	Steve Nash clone w/ excellent skills. Gritty, crafty & tough as hell. Has ball on string CLUTCH!
Kaleb Elkins	5’6″/WF	2027	Indianapolis, IN	Big, strong and can shoot and make plays for others. Very impressed w/ this kid!
Tristian Breland	5’0″/CG	2029	Indianapolis, IN	Good size for position, ball skills & strong to cup
Isaiah Mack-Russell	5’7″/WF	2027	Toledo, OH	Good length, athleticism, versatile, unselfish, hits free throws
Reggie “RJ” Evans	5’3″/WF	2029	Tampa, FL	Good length, athletic, handles well, prospect, solid vision & passing skills
Deon Johnson	5’11″/WF	2027	Columbus, OH	Good length, athletic, solid ball skills, versatile, can guard multiple positions. Prospect!
Ascen Lomack	4’7″/CG	2028	Akron, OH	Tight handle & ball skills. Creates space & changes direction & speed well. Aggressive to cup
Colton Clevenger	4’6″/PG	2029	Lewisburg, OH	Elite ball skills, court vision and play making ability. Can also score the ball from beyond arc
Kenneth White	4’8″/PG	2027	Michigan	Small, but super quick PG that can make plays. Floor general w/ high IQ and can hit the 3-ball
Maurice Hamrick Jr.	5’2″/PG	2026	Hilliard, OH	Super skilled PG who can both score & make plays. Can get hot from 3-pt line
Landon Evans	5’5″/CG	2027	Columbus, OH	Good size, can hit catch & shoot treys, rebonds well for position. Impacts game
Andrew Woeste	5’0″/WF	2029	Dayton, OH	Good size, skilled & finishes well around the basket
Xavier Steele	5’2″/PG	2027	Bedford, OH	Solid handle, crafty, competes and aggressive.
Marino Graham	4’9″/PG	2029	New Castle, PA	Quick, elite handle & ball skills, excels at driving and dishing. Can hit the three
Ben Gerdes	5’10″/C	2027	Grand Rapids, MI	Big and moves well
Larry Harris	5’10″/C	2026	Chicago, IL	Big, strong, physical w/good foot work. Rebounds well & finishes through contact. Hits FTs
Sydney Mobley	6’0″/C	2026	Lewis Center, OH	Big female w/ a soft touch around the bucket. More than competed w/ the boys. Super prospect
Madden Robinson	4’3″/PG	2029	Cincinnati, OH	All around solid Play & can score
Gavin Allen	4’9″/SG	2029	Indianpolis, IN	3-pt shooter
Carmelo Hearn	4’9″/PG	2029	Peoria, IL	Showed some solid play
Ethan O’Byrne	5’2″/PF	2028	Massillon, OH	Big, nifty & player to watch
Colt Richmond	5’2″/SG	2030	Cincinnati, OH	Showed the ability to score against older players
Jeffery Reynolds	5’9″/C	2027	Columbus, OH	Good size, handles rock well on the break. Possible prospect w/continued growth & development
Jake Hall	6’0″/SG	2026	San Diego, CA	Elite 3-point shooter; hit multiple threes in multiple games. Solid skill set
Kamden Thompson	4’8″/CG	2029	Louisville, KY	Showed some solid play
Kamaries Allen	4’9″/CG	2029	Anderson, IN	Super quick, skilled & can shoot from deep. Handles press well & team leader
Brady Pettigrew	5’2″/PF	2028	Chicago, IL	Scorer
Sammy Dari	5’5/CG	2027	Strongsville, OH	Excellent ball skills, changes speed & direction well, good size, creates space, athletic
Jayden Davis	5’4″/C	2029	Cincinnati, OH	Rebounds, athletic, runs floor well & was clutch late in championship game w/ a steal & FTs
Braylan Banks	4’9″/PG	2027	Indianpolis, IN	Ability to see floor and play lock down defense. A floor general who controls the game