CBC Open Workout – Junior Elite Recap

NERR Junior Elite Division | Saturday, May 22nd, 2010

The Connecticut Basketball Club invited coaches and the New England Recruiting in to watch their Sunday morning workout.  The workout was divided into two halves with the u17 team practicing on their own and the u14 – u16 teams working together in a group type setting. 

CBC’s u10, u11, and u13 teams weren’t at the workout because they had traveled to Washington D.C. to compete in the D.C. Assault Classic with the 11’s winning the championship and 13’s losing in the semi-finals..

NBA veteran Kevin Ollie was among the CBC coaches on hand during Sunday’s workout, providing instruction as the players went through a series of drills and skill development work before playing five on five. 

Here is a look at a few eighth graders who managed to distinguish themselves playing against the older high school competition:

Jared Wilson, Windsor – Noticeably bigger, stronger, and more athletic than his peers, it would be easy for coaches to leave Wilson under the basket.  And although he can do work on the block, all you need to do is see him handle the ball in the open floor or take one jump shot before you realize his future lies on the perimeter.  If he works hard, he has all the tools necessary for a bright bright future. 

Winston Morgan, Hartford – An attacking lead guard with an already strong core, Morgan is a constant threat to break his man down off the dribble.  His game doesn’t lack of versatility either as he can finish himself at the rim, pass off the dribble, knock down open shots, and make plays defensively. 

Obi Momah, Farmington – Anytime you see a player rise up through the ranks who has the potential to make a difference on the post he immediately catches your eye.  Not only does Momah have the size and physical tools to do just that, but he is already starting to develop his post skills, utilizing spins and drop-steps and scoring with both hands around the rim. 

D.J. Stewart, Hartford – One of the hardest lessons for talented young players to learn is what it means to really play hard, especially on the defensive end of the floor.  Stewart is the rare youngster who understands that and consequently gets it done on both ends of the floor.  Offensively, he attacks off his dribble and is very good around the rim.