Watch: Lathan Sommerville breaks an opponent’s ankles with this crossover

kristian dyer

Mon, Jan 1, 2024, 9:31 AM·14 min read

While there was a ton of buzz on Friday from Ace Bailey’s debut at Jersey Mike’s Arena, there really should be some headlines written about the play of Lathan Sommerville. The four-star center/forward was beyond solid while producing a number of highlight plays.

Including one tantalizing moment where he showed a truly impressive handle for a player of his size.

The Rutgers basketball commit, who signed and is part of the 2024 recruiting class, was outstanding in making his own debut at Jersey Mike’s Arena.

Sommerville had 28 points, eight rebounds four assists as his Richwoods (Peoria, Illinois) team came out 81-71 winners over College Achieve. The game was one of several this past Friday at Jersey Mike’s Arena as part of ‘The Battle.’

Sommerville is a four-star according to ESPN and Rivals.

Check out this highlight where his dribbling leaves an opponent on the floor:

Lathan Sommerville already has four points for Richwoods, including this finish at the rim: pic.twitter.com/zqzEl6lJ7m
— Chris Tsakonas (@tsakonas_chris) December 29, 2023

Sommerville is an impressive recruit. At 6-foot-8 and 245 pounds, he has the size and strength to be able to handle the physicality of the Big Ten.

But his footwork is impressive – and continues to improve. He also has an emerging inside/outside game that he showed off on Friday at Jersey Mike’s Arena.

12 early points on 5 of 6 shooting for Lathan Sommerville, including this made three.
Sommerville has Richwoods out to a 21-12 lead at the end of the first quarter. pic.twitter.com/UpzDJUSpn5
— Chris Tsakonas (@tsakonas_chris) December 29, 2023

Sommerville took an official visit to Rutgers over the weekend. He also has his own collection of apparel via Holostars.

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