5A Newcomers Making Their Mark At The Halfway Point

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Robinson is able to score on all three levels but has a nice midrange and is effective with his mid game. Robinson is averaging 15.5 points a game and is also leading his team in blocks averaging 1.3 per game. Robinson is a factor in the paint averaging 5.4 rebounds a game and plays the passing lanes well as he is over 2 a game.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1137808"],"_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":"Hellem might be one of the deadliest shooters on this list as he is in the top 5 in 3 point shooting on the year sitting at an outstanding 51%. He is also making teams pay from the charity strip as he is shooting 86% from the line, both being at the top in respective categories. Hellem has been shooting the lights out and has been catching some eyes as he continues to have an impact on the offensive side of the ball.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1463544"],"_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":"Michael has been shooting the lights out recently and has been on a tear defensively as well. Michael has the quickness and range to be able to pick up the ball carrier at half and make it difficult on them. Michaels three point percentage is sitting at 45% for the year and is shooting 57% from the field. Michael is efficient inside the arc knocking down his midrange and finishing at the basket. Michael is averaging 15.5 points per game and has a good running mate in Ndong.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1577264"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Philpot is a player that is active on both sides of the court. On the defensive end he is all over the boards and playing the passing lanes coming up with tip passes and steals. On the offensive side he has a good midrange and is strong when finishing in the paint. 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