![]() ![]() While a bit undersized, measuring with a sub 8′ standing reach, he will have to look to make up for his lack of ideal size by further improving his skill level. His passing ability is pretty good, but he doesn’t seem to have the mindset of a true point guard. He’s a score first point with a good shooting stroke and solid speed. Holloway had some solid practices in front of scouts. He hit a nice three point shot and overall appeared confident going up against the Team USA guards, whom he’s matched up with dozens of times. With seven of his points coming from the line, he showed a good ability to get down hill and attack the paint and draw contact. Knocking down 2-5 from three and 7-8 from the line, he had an efficient outing. Logging the most minutes of any World team player in the game with 34, Holloway was impressive as he finished with 15 points, 5 boards and 3 assists. Following the announcement by Kyle Filipowski that he is returning to Duke, Mgboko has asked for a release from his Duke commitment, reopening his recruitment.Īden Holloway 6’2″ 175 lbs 6-3 wingspan, 7’10” standing reach (Canada) *Auburn He did not measure with as much length as one would expect looking at him with just a +1.5 wingspan, but a solid 8’10 standing reach. Mgbako shows excellent form on his shot and a well developed build. He had a bit of a disappearing act at the McDonald’s All American game with no points but looked like a different player in Portland. While not the most explosive athlete, he is clearly one of the most advanced players in the class. ![]() ![]() He flashed his polish, knocking down a step back 3 pointer and was effective in scoring and keeping the World team in the game. Benefiting from having played in last year’s event, he looked extremely comfortable, ending up with a game high 22 points (6-14 fg, and 2-5 from 3) and 8 boards. Also perhaps just as importantly, he got the most mentions from NBA scouts during the week in practices, as a player that stood out to them. Mgbako (pictured) was the game’s top performer, exhibiting a smooth offensive game. Mackenzie Mgbako 6’8.5″ 215 lbs 6’10” wingspan, 8’10” standing reach (Nigeria) *Undecided This year’s Hoop Summit’s World team was headlined by a 17 year old, potential top 3 pick in next year’s 2024 NBA Draft in French forward Zaccharie Risacher, and a number of other prospects attempting to make a name for themselves. Congratulations Ibrahim Sacko, you deserve it.With dozens of NBA decision makers on hand including a handful of high profile GMs, the Hoop Summit remains one of the top tier scouting events of the entire calendar. I wish Sacko all the best during this experience and going forward. For him to be selected to the Hoop Summit game and recognized as one of the best high school players in the world is a direct testament to his work ethic and drive that you only see in greats. I saw a young man that was driven, passionate and motivated to get better on and off the court. “I’m so proud for Ibrahima, I have had the privilege to coach Ibrahima from day one. “We are so proud of Ibrahima and what this means for our program.”Ĭhris Smalling Boys Basketball Program Director The Hoop Summit will be held on Saturday, April 8th at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, home to the NBA’s Trail Blazers, and televised nationally in the US and via webcast around the world. Ibrahima Sacko will participate in the 23rd Annual Nike Hoop Summit as one of twelve players for the World Team, which will compete against the best 19-and-under players from the United States as selected by USA Basketball. It is a group of players that includes Dirk Nowitzki, Karl Anthony Towns, Nikola Jokic, Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to name a few. Ibrahima will join an exclusive list of basketball players that already features some of the biggest names in the game. We would like to congratulate Ibrahim Sacko who has been chosen to join the world team at the prestigious Nike Hoop Summit. on making it to this year’s Nike Hoop Summit! The game will be played in Portland, OR at Moda Center on Apat 7 PM (PDT)/10 PM (EDT). Addison, we would like to congratulate Ibrahima S.
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