PH Michigan Top 250: Ball Handlers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There were a lot of extremely talented ball handlers at the PH Michigan Top 250. There were players that could push the ball, breakdown the defense, or both at the event. We'll take a look at some of the players that I noticed in regards to their ball handling at the Prep Hoops Michigan Top 250.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Please see additional coverage of the PH Michigan Top 250 below.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prephoops.com/2022/09/gamechangers-top-15-from-the-ph-michigan-top-250/","type":"wp-embed","providerNameSlug":"prep-hoops"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-prep-hoops wp-block-embed-prep-hoops"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://prephoops.com/2022/09/gamechangers-top-15-from-the-ph-michigan-top-250/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prephoops.com/2022/09/ph-michigan-top-250-statement-makers/","type":"wp-embed","providerNameSlug":"prep-hoops"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-prep-hoops wp-block-embed-prep-hoops"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://prephoops.com/2022/09/ph-michigan-top-250-statement-makers/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prephoops.com/2022/09/ph-michigan-top-250-statement-makers-part-2/","type":"wp-embed","providerNameSlug":"prep-hoops"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-prep-hoops wp-block-embed-prep-hoops"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://prephoops.com/2022/09/ph-michigan-top-250-statement-makers-part-2/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prephoops.com/2022/09/ph-michigan-top-250-defense/","type":"wp-embed","providerNameSlug":"prep-hoops"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-prep-hoops wp-block-embed-prep-hoops"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://prephoops.com/2022/09/ph-michigan-top-250-defense/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prephoops.com/2022/09/ph-michigan-top-250-hustle/","type":"wp-embed","providerNameSlug":"prep-hoops"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-prep-hoops wp-block-embed-prep-hoops"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://prephoops.com/2022/09/ph-michigan-top-250-hustle/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prephoops.com/2022/09/ph-michigan-top-250-snatch-n-grab/","type":"wp-embed","providerNameSlug":"prep-hoops"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-prep-hoops wp-block-embed-prep-hoops"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://prephoops.com/2022/09/ph-michigan-top-250-snatch-n-grab/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_6332078c7cc01","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1437571"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Kampen made ball handling look easy at the Top 250. He was very smooth in his movements with the ball and consistently created space. Kampen showed that he can be shifty with the ball at the event.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1300890"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Lepper seemed to be able to handle very well with both hands. His defender couldn't lean or anticipate his direction off the bounce. Lepper could straight line drive to the left with ease and quickness.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1587825"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Thames was impressive in many facets, including his ball handling. He showed that he could handle in transition as well as go coast to coast with the ball in his hands. Being able to handle on the move could be a legit strength for Thames.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1437546"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Thompkins has that 'it factor' when he's got the rock. He has great hip movement when he handles and can get his defenders leaning and reaching. Thompkins had a nice shimmy and shake move that he pushed into mid range for an open jumper.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1560541"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"I saw Brooks use his handles to create space and get into his spot for a clean jumper. He had a pretty looking 3 pointer off the bounce. 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McLavish was able to push the pace with the dribble and proved to be very fast with the ball in his hands.","_player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_9_player":["1587835"],"_player_evaluations_9_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"This was my first time evaluating Nellett and I can away impressed. He showed some real shiftiness with the ball in his hands and had the ability to hit the gas quickly. Nellett showed off a beautiful hesitation move to the left that led to a bucket.","_player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":10,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"edit","anchor":"acf-block-6495b655095d0"} /-->