Ashland Invitational Tournament: Players to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the longest and most known holiday tournaments in the state of Kentucky tips off Wednesday afternoon at Ashland Paul Blazer High School. Here are some players to keep an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["932784"],"_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":"Alcorn has began his senior campaign strong averaging just under 17 ppg. He us undoubtedly one of the quickest guards in the state with great handles which allows him to get to the paint and rim with ease. Has good size and strength for the PG position. Great finishing thru contact at the rim. 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