Breakdown Tip Off Classic: Max’s Sleeper Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seven under-the-radar players who stood out this past weekend at the Breakdown Tip Off Classic!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1638427"],"_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":"Michael started off the morning strong with a 26 point outing against Andover. At 6'6 he was the biggest player on the floor with long arms and good mobility at his size. Michael was able to dominate on the boards, and created a handful of second chances for himself and his team with his effort on the offensive glass. Cooper picked up scoring chances by running the floor hard and rolling hard to the basket in the half-court. Also showcased promising footwork from the block with a couple of nice spin moves, and is a capable finisher with either hand.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1172778"],"_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":"Also impressing for Cooper was [player_tooltip player_id='1172778' first='Sam' last='Massaquoi']. The senior guard now has the keys to the car for Cooper, and put up 30 points in the win over Andover. He's a quick-twitch player who changes directions on the ball really well, and does a great job of creating space for his jumper off the dribble. His pace makes him unpredictable on the ball, as he get off the floor quickly for a mid-range jumper, or hesitate and blow right by you to get to the rack. 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Rothman was giving up about half a foot to a nationally ranked guard, and he made him work for every single touch he got. Jefferson tried to post him up, and Rothman's effort to front his man made the entry passes extremely difficult. On the ball he can move his feet with the best of them to consistently cut his man off and force a change of direction. He has a motor that never stops defensively, and is a constant disruption with his ability to draw charges and get a hand in to poke the ball the minute his man tries to pick it up. Offensively he stretches the floor with his shooting touch and he finished with 6 points in the win over Jefferson.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["962314"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='962314' first='Grant' last='Gunderson'] is Mr. Versatile for this very good Orono squad. He was approaching triple-double territory finishing with 13 points, 11 rebounds, and 9 assists after also putting up well-rounded numbers against Hopkins the night before. He's a strong framed 6'3-6'4 wing who's a difficult mismatch because of his combined shooting touch and finishing strength at the rim. It's pretty much a given that he'll either be taller or way stronger than his matchup, allowing him to dominate on the glass and finish at a high level inside. 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