Summer in the City: SLAM Summer Showcase Vol. 1 Recap

By Brandon Jefferson | Aug 20, 2018

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 18: Jalen Lecque #13 and Jalen Green #4 of Team Stanley watch the girls game before their game against Team Ramsey during the SLAM Summer Classic 2018 at Dyckman Park on August 18, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

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NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 18: Jalen Green #4 of Team Stanley watches a game prior to his game against Team Ramsey during the SLAM Summer Classic 2018 at Dyckman Park on August 18, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

Jalen Green, Team Stanley #4 (#1 Class of 2020)

A California native, wing Jalen Green brought his A game across the coast for sure. Green displayed a full repertoire showcasing his ball handling, jump shot, and aerial acrobats on his way to taking home MVP honors.

Green finished with 15 points on the night, but it was his first half back-and-fifth battle with fellow 2020 guard RJ Hampton that brought the first real sense of action to the Showcase. For my money, Green was the best player at the event and at just 16 years old he’s only scratching the surface of what he could become.