Mark Cheng | 2022
Miramonte (CA), Dukes
Cheng won the coveted MVP of the Nike Philly Showcase in the fall and as a result, walked away with a custom pair of Nike Air Force Ones. It was Cheng who was quite the force at the showcase. The playmaker from the Golden State was more creative, comfortable, and assertive than he was in the fall. He was able to dust defenders from behind the net, finish behind the backs, a ton of nifty fakes, and just showed a level of smoothness that was unmatched. What is probably his best asset is his love for the game always finding a teammate to celebrate with despite just meeting them the day of. In the All-Star game alone he finished with 4 goals scored in almost every way possible. If he keeps up his level of improvement the future is very bright.
Honorable Mention
Ben Dale, 2024, Millbrook (NY), Team Illinois
Ethan Krauss, 2023, Shawnee (NJ), Blue Star
Brek Thielen, 2023, Cherokee Trail (CO), Denver Elite
Sebastian Rzeczycki, 2024, Princeton Day School (NJ), NJLC
APPLY & NOMINATE TODAY: 2021 Nike Boys Philly Showcase
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