What we learned about prospects at the MLK Day Classic

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The MLK Day Classic in Ocala, Dlorida allowed us to see some high level prospects. The 14 team slate has prospects of vary levels. We'll focus on five prospects that played statement games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1310895"],"_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63c4d71276fdc"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1310895' first='Isaac' last='Broxey'] is one of the hardest playing prospect's in the state. He plays with a red hot motor, finishes through contact, and gets to the line. Even with defenders that match or exceed his athleticism he's able to make plays. He makes plays on both ends without tiring and makes his teammates better. Broxey is a diamond in the rough prospect can rely on his energy and effort to help him on the court from day 1.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1055791"],"_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63c4d7127703f"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1055791' first='Karter' last='Knox'] is the complete package. He's blessed with size, athleticism , and an almost mean level of competitiveness. Knox shot 6 of ten from three, threw down dunks in the half court, and made defensive plays. Rh we are all things he's done before but never have I seen him put them all together like this. Karter' entire skill set was on full display and he used every tool in his kit whenever he needed and wanted. Plus he's seemed to sharpen his handle and shooting off the dribble. His game is fully actualized his game and it's scary to think he's doing this as a junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1450226"],"_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63c4d7127708c"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1450226' first='Alexander' last='Springs'] was Prep Hoops Circuit 15U standout. His combination of athleticism, strength, and physicality overwhelmed his age group. It's still a potent force at the varsity level. He struggled to find his touch around the rim but still earned several trips to the line. His ability to get downhill in the half court and attack passing lanes for transition layups. Springs isn't just a speeding bullet he can hit the floater and play with pace. His penetration opens up his passing. The 2025 guard continues to impress.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1055726"],"_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63c4d712770d7"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The more I watch [player_tooltip player_id='1055726' first='Sammie' last='Yeanay'] the closer I get to labeling him as a combo forward. He doesn't quite have the wing skills in the half court but his handle in space and on the move are impressive for someone 6'8. He's not a freight train that cant change direction with a head full of stream. He can control an offense from the post or the wing and find cutting teammates. Add in his ability to shoot off the catch and create for himself out of the triple threat it becomes easier to see why the label is enticing. The 2024 forward still has almost 18 months to expand his skill set before stepping on a college campus.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1164248"],"_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63c4d71277120"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1164248' first='Dontrell' last='Jenkins'] was one of the first Florida prospects when I started scouting. He caught my eye as a sophomore playing with Division 1 signees and then going on to have a monster game against a pair of projected lottery picks in the Thompson twins. I missed his junior year but at MLK Day Classic I saw his wizardry in person. Jenkins checks in at a powerful 5'9. Throws eyes popping on the move, finishes tough lay up around space, and has deep three point range. The unsigned senior has an excited game that left the crowd ooing and awwing. Any team looking for a guard that can change the pace of a game and create for himself and others in the half court should tap in.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->