Day 5 recap of the AAU Nationals 
Standout players
Tahj Shamsid-Deen (Stone Mountain, Ga./Columbia)2013, PG, 5-foot-9, 155 pounds
He was the catalyst for his team on Sunday. His dynamic speed, quickness with the dribble and defense can change the complexion of any contest. He puts the defense on its heels in transition, has the ball on a string and always looks to make the right play. He makes a defense help and rotate and then he picks them apart. Shamsid-Deen also has a solid pull-up jumper and is confident making 3s. He likes Richmond, Auburn, Butler, UConn and Harvard.
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