Class 2A Stars to Watch (Part 3)

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He plays with a non-stop motor and is absolutely dominant on the glass (4.1 offensive, 7.1 defensive rebounds a game).","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1367460"],"_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":"Brown is small at 5-8, but he's a big-time scorer who buried 61 3-pointers at an outstanding 44.5% clip last season en route to 18.5 points a game. He's a quick guard who gets the ball into his shooting pocket in a hurry. His quick release can catch defenders off guard, and he does a good job using his perimeter shooting threat to allow him to get to the bucket.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["956885"],"_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":"The younger brother of one of the state's most potent scorers in recent history, Mason had an excellent junior year, averaging 16.7 points and 5.5 assists for the Falcons. 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He averaged 16.0 points and 7.3 rebounds on 57.5% shooting as a junior and will be the focal point of a Cougars attack that figures to be among the most improved in the class this year.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1167692"],"_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":"A skilled 6-4/6-5 wing with great length, Sternberg does an excellent job using his size and length to impact the game on the defensive end, averaging 3.5 combined steals and blocks a game last season in addition to his 15.8 points on 51-40-73 shooting. He moves really well without the ball in his hands and has a quick release off the catch.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["1167687"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"Lund pairs with Sternberg to give the Vikings a dominant one-two punch. He's a 6-3/6-4 combo forward who scores inside and out with remarkable efficiency, averaging 18.0 points and 7.2 rebounds on 54-40-70 shooting splits. On his post touches, he has great hands and footwork, and when he's out on the perimeter he has a pure stroke and the ability to put the ball on the floor and attack the rim.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["1153046"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"A shifty 6-0 guard, Miller is capable of having some explosive scoring games, and he'll have a chance to shoot it as much as he wants this year for the J-Hawks following the graduations of four of their top five scorers. He averaged 14.9 points on 46-39-72 shooting splits last season while also averaging 3.0 assists and 2.1 steals a game. His ability to get to the rim or get into his shot is among the best in the class.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_player":["1462778"],"_player_evaluations_8_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"A 6-4 combo forward who is going to step into a much larger role this year, Van Regenmorter averaged 10.8 points and 4.9 rebounds on 57-38-72 shooting splits as a junior. He has great touch and good footwork when operating inside the arc, and a pure stroke from deep. Look for him to step into a role similar to what Ty Van Essen held for the Wolfpack last season.","_player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_9_player":["1484412"],"_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":"Moret is the only player on this list who didn't play a significant role on a varsity roster last year, but we expect him to have a breakout sophomore year for the Wolfpack after a really good summer with Arena Basketball Club. He's a long and skilled wing who can really shoot it from deep, and he's a reliable ball-handler, playmaker, and shot creator. The 'Pack lost a lot of production from last year's team, but there shouldn't be too much falloff, in large part because of the expected leap from Moret.","_player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":10,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /-->