BROOKLYN, NY - The 2nd Annual Unsigned Hype H.S. Senior Exposure Games took place at Grand Street Campus High School on Friday.
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Seniors and prep school players from the metropolitan area competed against each other in from of host of Junior College Coaches.
TOP PERFORMERS
Game One:
Tavid McIntosh - The 6'5" forward from South Shore HS powered his way to the hole and dominated in the paint. Played consistently in both halves and also battled on the defensive end.
Darren Thomas - The 5'4" senior shooting guard from Bedford Academy won MVP honors on his ability to drain the three-ball of which he netted five. Although lack of height makes him a defensive liability on the College level, his ability to score buckets cannot be denied.
Devonte Wilson - After a slow start in the first half, 5'9" guard from Thomas Jefferson Campus became an offensive juggernaut in the second half.
Kori Henriquez - The 6'5" senior from Port Chester HS displayed his ability to score from mid-range game. More importantly, in a game where everyone was focused on offense, his willingness to play defense was refreshing. Henriquez shot blocking skills was on display and he did a good job positioning himself on the court.
Game Two:
Tyler Whitehead - The 6'4" guard from Believe Prep shows a polished game at times that makes you wonder why he isn't already in a major D-1 program. Whitehead possesses a pure jumper with an assortment of moves that gets him to the rim with ease. It's no surprise that he earned MVP honors in the second game.
Brandon Martin - The 6'3" guard/forward from Mt. Vernon HS showed his diversity during his minutes of play. Known for banging inside, Martin also put his perimeter game on display. The senior could be a steal for the right program.
A.J. Williams - A savvy point guard, the 6'0" senior from Abraham Lincoln HS was able to control tempo and pace. In addition, he's able to penetrate and dish or finish if need be at the rim.
Taquan Givens -The 5'11" prep point guard from Riverside Christian Academy is still able to knock down clutch perimeter shots or make pin-point passes in transition. Givens is also able to bulldoze and bogard his way to the rim and finish.