Prime Time Top 40 Showcase: Top Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Some of the top players from both Oregon and Washington took the court down in Portland for the <em>Prime Time Top 40 Showcase</em> this past Saturday. Of those players, 18 crossed the border from Washington to represent the 2024, 2025, and 2026 classes. In this article I'm highlighting the Washington performers who had the biggest impacts over the course of the afternoon. Each of these guys showed just why they are some of the top players from their classes and why they should be closely watched during the upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1450495"],"_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":"Goodman was easily one of the most eye-catching performers of the showcase, going 12/19 from the field including 3/8 from three-point range - a skill he has been steadily developing over the last few months. At times the big man out of O'Dea High School looked like a player that can kill you from all over the floor, hitting faceup mid-range shots, drilling catch and shoot threes, taking defenders off the dribble and finishing high above the rim. His development continues as he showed off an improved handle, more fluidity and range with the jumper, and the mindset to flush everything remotely near the hoop. With the high school season only three weeks away, Goodman has established himself as one of the premier talents in Washington as his development continues to prosper at a blistering rate.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BBallDream1/status/1589117165843927042","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BBallDream1/status/1589117165843927042 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1450989"],"_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":"Currie started off the event unconscious from behind the arc, hitting five of seven from distance before hitting a cold patch in his final game of the day. He was a maestro from the point spot, initiating action, drawing defenders, and punishing the defense with whatever option was open - driving or dishing. After watching him create looks possession after possession, come down fire away deep threes, run breaks, and handle the rock for a lot of his minutes, I realized this kid never looks tired. He is go, go, go, and with his relentless attacking mindset he is able to soften up defenses throughout the course of a game. Currie always wants more and his ability to get it was evident Saturday afternoon.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Beckett_Currie1/status/1590032305825124352","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Beckett_Currie1/status/1590032305825124352 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1450487"],"_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":"This is the type of play I've been waiting to see consistently from Carter who flashed his humungous upside last season. The 6'5 guard has huge scoring potential starting with his ability to handle the rock. It's almost like he mesmerizes defenders when he starts putting the ball on the floor, rocking defenders with his crossover then bursting by them down the lane. He operates best with the ball in his hands and can score from each level with extended range behind the arc. When he plays with the type of aggression he showed this weekend he is an impact player you can run your offense through and trust he'll be able to manufacture good looks nearly every time down. If he brings this level of energy every game for Annie Wright, they will most certainly be a top three team in the 1A.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BBallDream1/status/1590023048400601089","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BBallDream1/status/1590023048400601089 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1450985"],"_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":"This was the perfect showcase for Smiley as a scoring, playmaking combo guard that has the length and athleticism to develop into a high-level two-way player. He was burying shots from the outside with high efficiency, landing 4/9 from long-range while also displaying a trusted floater in close, going 5/8 on two-point shots over the course of the day. What was really nice to see from the nearly 6'6 guard was the seven dimes he dropped throughout his three games. Smiley is so strong, on-balanced and composed when he's in the lane and this led to scoring a bunch but also finding open options when the defense collapsed around him. Smiley has a high court awareness and a feel for the game beyond his years that allows him to set the pace he plays at.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit"} /-->