Originally Published: July 30, 2009
Texas youngsters generate buzz
Rankin By Reggie Rankin
Scouts Inc.
ORLANDO -- There have been many heated battles and close games as the four quarterfinal matchups are now in place at the AAU Junior Division 1 National Championships. Friday's slate of games will include some heavyweights of the AAU circuit with the New York Gauchos taking Houston Hoops, All-Ohio Red battling Youth Interlock Society, Georgia Stars 2009 vs. BWSL (Boo Williams) and the Jackson Tigers vs. Arkansas Wings). The winners will advance to the final four. The consolation brackets games have been intense as well, with teams continuing to fight for an extra game. T
After Thursday's stellar performances by two outstanding guards we decided to make co-standout players. 2012 prospects L.J. Rose (Houston/Second Baptist) and J-Mychal Reese (Bryan, Texas) are a dynamic duo. Both players have advanced I.Q.s and skills for the game that make their teammates better. They never seemed to get rattled no matter what is the circumstances during a game. Another player who impressed us is a potential All Mid-American Conference performer in future Miami Ohio Red Hawk Josh Sewell (Louisville, KY./ Trinity). Sewell is a wing player who goes about 6-foot-4 and 200 pounds. He has the size, strength, skill and toughness to immediately help veteran head coach Charlie Coles from the first day he reports to Oxford, Ohio.
Standout players
Rose is a skilled lead guard who can run the team by pushing the ball in transition or setting the offense in the half court. He is a good ball handler, passer and decision-maker. Rose is also a good athlete who can get in the lane with his crafty ballhandling and pull up with his excellent midrange game. He has terrific court vision when he penetrates and is tall enough to make the alley-oop pass to his teammates on time and on target.
J-Mychal Reese
Stephanie Stovall for ESPN.comJ-Mychal Reese is capable of playing the 1 and 2 positions.
Reese is a quick and athletic lefty who can play both guard positions. Reese runs the outside lane and can push the ball in transition with great pace. He has range to the arc and can knock down the open 3 off the catch or rhythm dribble. He also is a savvy floor leader. He is thin and needs to add strength, but time is on his side and being so young. These two young men may be the best guards in the Class of 2012.
