PH Nebraska Top 250 Expo: David’s Breakouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In my previous article, I covered standouts from the Top 250 Expo at Iowa West Fieldhouse this past Sunday. The article had familiar names from the Omaha/Lincoln Metro area that shined bright on the court. In this article, I will cover some lesser-known names that made a strong impression and should get on your watchlists for the coming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_632a6f4c156dc","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1204423"],"_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":"u003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/Tayvin0u0022u003ehttps://twitter.com/Tayvin0u003c/au003ernrnLesser known is a stretch for Zephier-Murphy; however, I had to get recognize him for his play. His summer play has started to make a mark around the metro and the hype is real. Zephier-Murphy is long, confident and aggressive which is a dangerous combination of talent. He attacked the basket, finishing strong, shot the three- ball well and showed to be a solid defender. In the Wolverines inaugural season with Coach Runco and Coach Freeman, Zephier-Murphy will become a prominent name around the state with the tools he has in his bag.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1587880"],"_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":"Elgin jumped out to me in the first game I watched. His hustle and ability to play bigger than his size was impressive. He had a knack for finding loose balls and was strong in the paint, playing through contact and rebounding.  Elgin has good length and knows how to use it on the defensive end to challenge shots without fouling. All in all, he brings his lunch pail, hard hat and just goes to work, challenging you to outwork him.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1437073"],"_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":"u003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/KevinBrown_05u0022u003ehttps://twitter.com/KevinBrown_05u003c/au003ernrnAnother fun has to watch, Brown is a bit of a stretch as a lesser known as well. After a solid summer, Brown has caught the eye of us scouts and on Sunday he put his full package on display. Opponents had a difficult time staying in front of Brown who persistently attacked the rim and finished with touch. He showed off his jump shot hitting from range and became a vocal leader for his team. Brown really enjoyed talking on the court to anyone who would listen, but he backed it up and really seemed to have fun. Which was enjoyable to watch. With a talented 2022 Warrior class now graduated, Brown will have an opportunity to show his worth.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1587874"],"_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":"u003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/Gageolsen24u0022u003ehttps://twitter.com/Gageolsen24u003c/au003ernrnFrom a pure hustle and effort standpoint, Olsen won me over. He showed a ton of athleticism and motor on both ends of the floor, scoring at the rim and hounding opponents in on ball defense. He got out quick on breaks, hit threes and even blocked a shot at the rim. The shifty guard has multiple speeds which confuses defenders. Plattsmouth has a glue guy with Olsen who could be on the verge of a special year.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1580071"],"_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":"u003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/LazerekH12u0022u003ehttps://twitter.com/LazerekH12u003c/au003ernrnHouston's potential caught my eye. He has long arms and slithers through the lane to get tough buckets. Opponents could not stay in front of him with his quick first step and shiftiness. He knocked down shots from beyond the arc was relatively unselfish with the ball, only forcing the pace in favorable matchups. His long arms and quick hands allow him to challenge dribblers, creating steals or bad decisions. With Zander Beard graduating, Houston should have an opportunity to put his skillset on display for the Rockets.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1587873"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"u003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/ColtonS00908499u0022u003ehttps://twitter.com/ColtonS00908499u003c/au003ernrnMaybe not a lesser known in the South Dakota area, but a lesser known to me, Smith was extremely impressive on Sunday. He is terrific wing player who has above average leaping ability and a high basketball IQ. Smith seemed to be involved in every play on the court, attacking, rebounding, making terrific cuts to the basket and just all out hustle. His game is very adaptable to whomever he plays with. He communicates well on the court, recognizing holes in the moment or planning for the next offensive possession. Smith demonstrated a ton of skill and seemed to be a complete basketball player. Mitchell Senior has a top-level talent for the years to come.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":6,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /-->