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Rumble in the Bronx recap

BRONX, N.Y. -- The Rumble in the Bronx became the latest high-profile spring event to be threatened by the NCAA's new policy on Division I facilities this weekend, but tournament director Jim Hart and his staff wouldn't be denied, assembling another stellar field, despite the loss of their normal six-court headquarters at Fordham University.

This year's event attracted teams from California, Texas and Florida, but ultimately the local programs still defended their turf as the New Jersey Playaz took U17 and U15 titles by defeating the Albany City Rocks and Westchester Hawks respectively, while the New York Gauchos took the U16 crown with consecutive overtime wins over Florida Family and Sports University Elite in the semifinals and finals.

Standout players

All great players understand the value of getting easy points and there's nowhere easier than the free throw line. While Anderson could still finish plays more consistently and refine his low-post game against mismatches, he does a fantastic job of using his size and versatility to draw contact and get to the stripe. The 6-7 facilitator also showed off an improved stroke from the perimeter, knocking down six 3-pointers in the Playaz's final two wins.

Savon Goodman Some guys are about potential and some are about production. Goodman falls into both categories but specializes in the latter because he flat-out helps his team win games. He's a freight train inside of 15 feet who attacks the cup with incredible power and momentum, has complementing skill with his well-developed footwork and can surprise with some high-level passes from the short corner. Best of all, he's efficient, knows what his bread and butter is and stays with it instead of getting caught up in trying to prove himself in other areas.

Ricardo Ledo (Providence, R.I./Notre Dame Prep) His individual offensive skills were head and shoulders above any other player in the field. He showed his dominance in spurts, taking over games whenever he chose to assert his will. His most consistent weapon was his jumper, which was his Achilles' heel at one point in his development, punishing defenders for going under ball screens and shaking his man enough to drill contested pull-ups from long range.

Shane Rector (Bronx, N.Y./St. Raymond) An athletic young point guard with an exciting two-way game, Rector puts his physical tools to good use to apply pressure on both ends of the floor. Offensively, he has a tight handle and quick first step that allows him to be a breakdown driver. He also has the bounce to finish explosively above the rim, while absorbing contact. Defensively, he gets all over the court forcing steals and deflections that often result in run outs.

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