While Drummond was the biggest star of the day, two guards from different parts of the country stole the show in their own way. One is 2011 St. Louis native B.J. Young from Hazelwood Central, and the other is 2010 Orlando floor general Kendrick Perry.
Young, who plays with St. Louis Game Face, is an excellent wing. He showed that he could develop into a shooting guard or even a small forward, and with that versatility is a bundle of talent.
At 6-foot-4 he can finish above the rim in transition, and also use his athleticism to score in the half court. Also he has a jump shot that is just pretty. After scoring only five points in the first half of a loss to Wave Basketball, Young exploded in the second half.
Young finished the game with 27 points, and a lot of it was because he was on fire from deep. He is the type of player that every time he shoots it, you think it is going in. He hit at least five threes, and combine that with his dunks and energy, and Young opened up a lot of eyes. Also the kid is a flat out competitor who does everything he possibly can to help his team win.
While Young has been on the map in regional circles, Perry has been completely under the radar. He is young for his grade, so he actually plays with 2011 prospects since he skipped third grade.
B.J. Young said he is getting regional interest from Southern Illinois, Missouri State, Illinois State, and St. Louis. The Red Birds and Billikens are yet to offer Young.
B.J. Young Rivals.com profile
Young, who plays with St. Louis Game Face, is an excellent wing. He showed that he could develop into a shooting guard or even a small forward, and with that versatility is a bundle of talent.
At 6-foot-4 he can finish above the rim in transition, and also use his athleticism to score in the half court. Also he has a jump shot that is just pretty. After scoring only five points in the first half of a loss to Wave Basketball, Young exploded in the second half.
Young finished the game with 27 points, and a lot of it was because he was on fire from deep. He is the type of player that every time he shoots it, you think it is going in. He hit at least five threes, and combine that with his dunks and energy, and Young opened up a lot of eyes. Also the kid is a flat out competitor who does everything he possibly can to help his team win.
While Young has been on the map in regional circles, Perry has been completely under the radar. He is young for his grade, so he actually plays with 2011 prospects since he skipped third grade.
B.J. Young said he is getting regional interest from Southern Illinois, Missouri State, Illinois State, and St. Louis. The Red Birds and Billikens are yet to offer Young.
B.J. Young Rivals.com profile
