Mid-Season Report: Back Gym Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>No one goes deep into the coverage like Prep Hoops. Not only do we write and evaluate the 5 stars, but we also take a look at other players with the potential to develop into a prospect. Leaving no stone unturned has led us to the back gym, searching for some JV players that have the opportunity to be the ultimate sleeper. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1572588"],"_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 may be Simmons last time appearing on our back gym list. The sophomore has all the physical tools to be a productive player on the varsity level. He possess long arms, and a strong upper frame. He even flashed some ball skills, using some COD's during the JV game I saw.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1252347"],"_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":"Riley was a productive varsity player at Bonanza a season ago, so it comes as no suprise that he's killing for the Liberty JV squad. Kevin Soares is building a program there, and getting a talented guard like Riley minutes on the JV is crucial to his development. The Patriots have three of the top guards in the state in [player_tooltip player_id='986955' first='DJ' last='Thomas'], [player_tooltip player_id='1041556' first='Kaeden' last='Castillero'], and [player_tooltip player_id='989243' first='Angelo' last='Kambala'], that get the bulk of varsity minutes, so grooming Riley is a smart move.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1494636"],"_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":"Green is a good looking sophomore prospect. He rebounds well, and has some transition ability, however his best skill is the effort and energy he plays with.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1572420"],"_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":"A potential sniper down the line, Carson shoots it consistently, with good form and a high arching release. 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He's a player that utilizes the lost art of the mid range game, as Oba, is one of the best shooters from 18 feet out in the state, regardless of level.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["1493480"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"An athletic Ru0026amp;J athlete, Steward is one of the more entertaining JV players in the state. His pure energy, and athleticism allow him to impact games in other ways than scoring, while contributing points by finishing in transition. 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He's a potential stockriser to keep an eye on, over the next few months.","_player_evaluations_10_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_11_player":["1253134"],"_player_evaluations_11_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_11_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_11_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_11_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_11_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_11_evaluation":"Schweitzer is a player that I've kept tabs on since middle school, and now is cutting his teeth for one of the best programs in the state. The freshman has been extremely productive this season for the JV squad averaging 16 points per game. 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