It was a banner weekend for Team Trae Young at The Circuit League IV in Dallas as they locked down the competition with a flawless 4-0 record.
Team Trae Young went 4-0 in this weekend proving themselves as one of America’s most talented teams. #TheCircuitLeague@TeamTraeYoungmb @thecircuithoops @HoopStateMax pic.twitter.com/49x8t6c4LR
— Hoop State Network (@TheHoopState) May 25, 2021
Team Trae Young 17U@teamtraeyoungmb pic.twitter.com/27wuQB1Fpf
— HOOP DAWGS (@dawg_hoop) May 24, 2021
All smiles from @teamtraeyoungmb after a big 4-0 weekend @TheCircuitHoops pic.twitter.com/luQ5chk3gY
— dawsoncrtv (@CrtvDawson) May 26, 2021
“It was a great opportunity to grow as a team,” Noah Shelby said. “Coming out here going 4-0 against top level teams gives us confidence for next weekend.”
? Everybody Had Signature Plays
? Proved They Belong In The Convo
? Ice Tray The Gang
Listen to what @NoahShelby5 @JaKobeWalter1 @GriffenRylan said about their performance & expectations in ATL this weekend. @Extraeyesmedia @CoachDShelby @teamtraeyoungmb @adidasHoops pic.twitter.com/AVZzJh3Nid
— ?The Baller Plug? (@AnalyticalCoach) May 28, 2021
The weekend was highlighted by a 78-70 win over Las Vegas Elite, in a marquee matchup between two of the nation’s top teams.
@teamtraeyoungmb def. @VegasEliteHoops 78-70 #17U
#TheCircuitLeague
?: @merixalex pic.twitter.com/gsOrFZPxOj— The Circuit (@TheCircuit) May 22, 2021
.@teamtraeyoungmb is really making a statement against Vegas Elite EYBL at #TheCircuitLeague.
— Ryan Parker (@FreeKeyThree) May 22, 2021
78-70 Team Trae Young with the victory.
Rylan Griffen (@GriffenRylan) goes for 24 PTS, 4 REB, and 5 AST. Had everything going. Griffen can score from all three levels. @teamtraeyoungmb
— Alex Karamanos (@TheCircuitAlex) May 22, 2021
The weekend also featured wins over Middlesex Magic, Team Thad, and a victory over MEBO on a buzzer-beating dunk by Alex Anamekwe.
@teamtraeyoungmb / @MHSLionsHoops forward @1AlexAnamekwe4 secures the victory on a buzzer-beating outback dunk pic.twitter.com/QpQzWtvsgq
— Ian Mumm (@FiveOnFiveHoops) May 22, 2021
The coach thought the buzzer went off first ? but Alex Anamewke’s dunk at the horn wins it for Team Trae Young 73-72 #TheCircuit @teamtraeyoungmb @TheCircuitHoops pic.twitter.com/b3R55jCAsL
— Who's Next (@WhosNextHS) May 22, 2021
Alex is going to be REALLY good in college from the minute he walks into the program. https://t.co/DlV2B4nsLy
— Buff (@TheTB5Reports) May 22, 2021
@teamtraeyoungmb def. @MiddlesexMagic 82-75 #17U #TheCircuitLeague
?: @CrtvDawson pic.twitter.com/vLrB3bFgJ2— The Circuit (@TheCircuit) May 23, 2021
.@teamtraeyoungmb wins over @MiddlesexMagic in a high quality, high intensity game, 82-75. @JaKobeWalter1 and @NoahShelby5 both hit quite a few threes, and @1AlexAnamekwe4 was a menace on the offensive glass.#TheCircuitLeague @TheCircuitHoops
— Zain Motani (@ZainMotani) May 23, 2021
@teamtraeyoungmb Out Here Going CRAZY ? @JaKobeWalter1 @1AlexAnamekwe4 @TheCircuitHoops #GETBZY pic.twitter.com/Y0Hpywgf09
— GetBZY ??♂️ (@GetBZY_) May 22, 2021
Team Trae Young def. Team Thad
76-69 #17U #TheCircuitLeague
?: @FreeKeyThree @merixalex pic.twitter.com/IMF7fykiCd— The Circuit (@TheCircuit) May 23, 2021
.@teamtraeyoungmb behind a splendid performance from super sophomore @JaKobeWalter1 takes down Team Thad 76-69.
Walter did it all on both ends of the floor all weekend, but particularly against the long and athletic Team Thad.
Stock ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️#TheCircuitLeague @TheCircuitHoops
— Zain Motani (@ZainMotani) May 23, 2021
Team Trae Young (@teamtraeyoungmb) defeated Team Thad 76-69.
Leading scorers
Rylan Griffen (@GriffenRylan) – 21
Jalen Hood-Schifino (@hood_jalen) – 19
Ja'Kobe Walter (@JaKobeWalter1) – 19
Noah Shelby (@NoahShelby5) – 16@TheCircuitHoops #TheCircuitLeague
— Noah Weber (@noahweber00) May 23, 2021
Trae Young Elite with impressive wins over Vegas Elite & Team Thad back to back days… back court Rylen Griffen/Noah Shelby were fantastic!
— Marcus Sloan (@bigsloan32) May 23, 2021
Due to the incredible team effort, several players TTY found themselves draped in individual accolades.
Rylan Griffen was named CO-MVP honors while also making the tournament First Team.
The Circuit League IV: Co-MVP ?
Rylan Griffen // Team Trae Young (OK)
The 6-foot-5 guard was electric in all four TTY wins, averaging 20.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.0 assists⚡️
WATCH ??https://t.co/W244aS80F0 #TheCircuitLeague @GriffenRylan pic.twitter.com/b6LcsPGV3X
— The Circuit (@TheCircuit) May 28, 2021
The Circuit League IV ? 1st Team
Rylan Griffen // Team Trae Young (OK)
Averages: 20.3 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 3.0 APG
WATCH // READ ??https://t.co/IrEdGe4IM0 @GriffenRylan pic.twitter.com/AmFpEsYjYx
— The Circuit (@TheCircuit) May 28, 2021
Rylan Griffen with the absolute HAMMER ? #TheCircuitLeague
?: @sam__essex8 | @GriffenRylan pic.twitter.com/OLJi93kyC5
— The Circuit (@TheCircuit) May 22, 2021
RYLAN GRIFFEN (@GriffenRylan) is the tweet. WOWZA#TheCircuitLeague
— Ryan Parker (@FreeKeyThree) May 23, 2021
How it started How it went pic.twitter.com/yf9ckgij7J
— The Circuit (@TheCircuit) May 22, 2021
Let em know Rylan ? the ESPN 60 Junior is looking like one of the next great Texas guards @GriffenRylan
@TheCircuitHoops @teamtraeyoungmb pic.twitter.com/NClMHYfQKG
— Who's Next (@WhosNextHS) May 26, 2021
2022 6’5 Rylan Griffin ( Trae Young)@GriffinRylan pic.twitter.com/POqE9u3ixk
— HOOP DAWGS (@dawg_hoop) May 24, 2021
WTTC Podcast: #TheCircuitLeague IV Recap ?️@TheCircuitAlex breaks down Co-MVP Rylan Griffen:
"I really think he's finding himself within this @TeamTraeYoungMB team."
Full podcast ??https://t.co/W244aS80F0 @GriffenRylan pic.twitter.com/4tKttheqGZ
— The Circuit (@TheCircuit) May 29, 2021
He shared MVP honors with teammate Noah Shelby.
The Circuit League IV: Co-MVP ?
Noah Shelby // Team Trae Young (OK)
The Vanderbilt-commit spearheaded a lethal offense, putting up averages of 18.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.3 assists en route to a 4-0 record ?
WATCH ??https://t.co/W244aS80F0 #TheCircuitLeague pic.twitter.com/JqQ9ZWoghp
— The Circuit (@TheCircuit) May 28, 2021
The Circuit League IV ? 1st Team
Noah Shelby // Team Trae Young (OK)
Averages: 18.3 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 2.3 APG, 1.5 SPG
WATCH // READ ??https://t.co/IrEdGe4IM0 @NoahShelby5 pic.twitter.com/MKv8GExeX5
— The Circuit (@TheCircuit) May 28, 2021
Noah Shelby (@NoahShelby5) was absolutely electric and was drilling three’s from NBA-range. Has the ability to play the one or two guard and is dominant offensively as a scorer but also as a distributor when he needs to be.
@TheCircuitHoops #TheCircuitLeague @teamtraeyoungmb
— Noah Weber (@noahweber00) May 22, 2021
2022 6’3 Noah Shelby (Trae Young)@Noahshelby5 pic.twitter.com/51HYdmCx9g
— HOOP DAWGS (@dawg_hoop) May 24, 2021
2022 3⭐️ Noah Shelby. 6-2 SG. Vanderbilt Commit. @teamtraeyoungmb @NoahShelby5 @CoachDShelby @boogclay @TheCircuitHoops @TXRecruited @AndrePowe11 @CSmithBball pic.twitter.com/vZDvE29Efr
— The Scene (@TXRecruitedFilm) May 27, 2021
Interview with 2022 Team Trae Young Noah Shelby Guard & Lee Dort Center at #TheCircuitLeague ?
“It's a great experience playing for Trae Young-For Vanderbilt we are excited to get out there… ”@NoahShelby5 @LeeDort @teamtraeyoungmb pic.twitter.com/H6i3gA163x
— The Circuit (@TheCircuit) May 28, 2021
That wasn’t all for the accolades. Ja’Kobe Walter was named to the tournament 2nd Team.
The Circuit League IV ? 2nd Team
Ja'Kobe Walter // Team Trae Young (OK)
Averages: 15.5 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 2.5 APG, 1.3 SPG
WATCH // READ ??https://t.co/IrEdGe4IM0 @JaKobeWalter1 pic.twitter.com/kA7tFOUwAS
— The Circuit (@TheCircuit) May 28, 2021
2023 4⭐️ Ja’Kobe Walter. 6-5 SG. @teamtraeyoungmb @CoachDShelby @boogclay @TheCircuitHoops @AndrePowe11 @JaKobeWalter1 @CSmithBball pic.twitter.com/OKcL8FWlOW
— The Scene (@TXRecruitedFilm) May 27, 2021
@teamtraeyoungmb / @MHSLionsHoops 5⭐️ guard Ja’Kobe Walter finding a rhythm in the 2nd half against MEBO. pic.twitter.com/aTCknwbGoR
— Ian Mumm (@FiveOnFiveHoops) May 22, 2021
.@JaKobeWalter1 is off to a fast start for @teamtraeyoungmb and is getting it done on the offensive and defensive end.
Just a soph, Walter has showed great poise this summer playing up. High major prospect in 2023 who has picked up a bevy of Power 5 Offers.
@TheCircuitHoops
— Zain Motani (@ZainMotani) May 22, 2021
2023 CG Ja'Kobe Walter picked up an offer from #TexasTech this week and helped his @teamtraeyoungmb squad to some huge wins yesterday at @TheCircuitHoops.
Double digit offers so far for one of the best in the country.https://t.co/uAP7z99RTt pic.twitter.com/QTtX45GtrN
— Ben Golan (@BenjaminGolan) May 23, 2021
And I forgot to mention the young fella ‘23 Ja’Kobe Walter.. I REALLY liked what I saw from him. https://t.co/up5P9KCfU8
— Marcus Sloan (@bigsloan32) May 23, 2021
Also catching eyes was guard Kaden Cooper.
2022 6’5 Kaden Cooper ( Trae Young) @Kaden580 pic.twitter.com/CkmVh5F3GE
— HOOP DAWGS (@dawg_hoop) May 24, 2021
We talk a lot about staring in your role @kaden580 really embraced that helped lead us to a 4-0 record this weekend
— Team Trae Young (@teamtraeyoungmb) May 24, 2021