Mid-Season Hidden Gems

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some hidden gems that are balling at the midway point of the season. Check them out! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1574460"],"_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63a9ccfa7231f"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mccall has quietly been a major factor on one the best teams in the state. His versatility as an all-around wing may not catch the eye, but it has been essential to the Tigers. Offensively he's shown he can star in his role as a secondary ballhandler and third scoring option. Though he has the talent of a no.1 option, Mccall has starred within his role with efficiency, skill, and variety. He's done an excellent job of getting in where he fits in offensively. He can shoot, move off the ball and knock down shots off the catch, create his own when the play is broken, find open shooters on the drive, or simply cut to the basket when guys are ball-watching. Mcall has also stepped as a plus defender, which adds tremendous value to his team. His knack for generating steals, timing blocks, and deflections makes him one of the better two-way wings in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JustinMcCall_/status/1601710690867126272?s=20u0026amp;t=3r3Jtlxiofym6c21hR_TOg","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/JustinMcCall_/status/1601710690867126272?s=20&amp;t=3r3Jtlxiofym6c21hR_TOg </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='2389220' first='Jordan' last='Johnson'] ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024 ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77244","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Austin ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63a9ccfa7242f"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson is one of the most slept-on scorers in the state. The silky-smooth lefty can do damage on the perimeter and is on the radar for being one of the better players in his class. With poise, patience, and precision Johnson Has a college-ready jump shot with the range that's effective off the catch and off the bounce.<br>He has an explosive jab step out of the triple threat and a stepback jumper that seems to always create space. When attacking off the dribble, Johnson uses pace and hesitation to develop opportunities in the lane. This creativity enables him to beat guys to the basket despite him not being an elite athlete. Though Johnson isn't a household name, he's liable to light up your local high school and should develop into a gem within the 2024 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/yvungj256/status/1601452534690091008?s=20u0026amp;t=3r3Jtlxiofym6c21hR_TOg","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/yvungj256/status/1601452534690091008?s=20&amp;t=3r3Jtlxiofym6c21hR_TOg </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1392686"],"_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63a9ccfa724cb"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Weaver is a capable floor general who serves as a perfect complimentary player to [player_tooltip player_id='971994' first='Win' last='Miller']. As a crafty finisher around the basket, he's exceptional at finding angels off the spin move and finishing around the rim. He's also a capable shooter who can create space for other scorers and be efficient as an aggressive off-guard. However, Weaver's biggest skill may be his lockdown perimeter defense. Weaver is one of the better defenders in the state and is Highly engaged on that side of the ball. With activity with his hands forces ball carriers to pick up their dribbles. He shows solid quickness in his lateral movement and an ability to stay in front. Weaver's competitive drives to take on No.1 options and ability to score at an efficient clips makes him a top-tier two way floor general.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/jacksonrweaver3/status/1601666859325079552?s=20u0026amp;t=Aaxq6lsJxa7dEdulM2E4hA","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/jacksonrweaver3/status/1601666859325079552?s=20&amp;t=Aaxq6lsJxa7dEdulM2E4hA </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["836591"],"_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63a9ccfa7254a"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lanzi is one of the best snipers in the state and can shift the game with his shooting. With a high release point, rapid-fire release, and consistency within his form Lanzi is a certified marksman. He does a great job of maintaining Fluid movement off the ball and forces defenders to guard him the whole possession. Lanzi is exceptionally nuanced in creating off-the-ball and knows how to use screens, defenders' aggressiveness against them, and angels to set himself free from ball denials. This keeps defenders guessing, tired, and late on closeouts- allowing Lanzi to cash in on open opportunities. With skill and nuance, Lanzi has recently reached the 1000-point mark in his career and is looking to climb up the ranks as the season progresses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/HawksEliteAAU/status/1603024779652763649?s=20u0026amp;t=zGSgHoWO-GPLjP8PZtRfXA","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/HawksEliteAAU/status/1603024779652763649?s=20&amp;t=zGSgHoWO-GPLjP8PZtRfXA </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->