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<p>The Hoop Group Mid-Atlantic Spring Exposure Tour was full of excitement as players put their games on display, especially the upperclassmen. Here are the underclassmen guard standouts from the Hoop Group Mid-Atlantic Exposure Tour.</p>
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<h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='991335' first='Dean' last='Coleman-Newsome'], 6'2 PG Archbishop Carroll 2023</strong></h2>
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<p>Coleman-Newsome was tough to keep out of the lane as he was able to get to the rim and finish throughout the day. The 6'2 guard was fearless as he was not rattled by on-ball pressure and shot the ball with confidence. Coleman-Newsome made good decisions with the ball in his hands and moved his feet on the defensive end. His ability to score the ball at multiple levels made him a tough prospect to stop during the day.</p>
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<h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1025309' first='Jayden' last='Lopez'], 5'10 PG Atlantic Tech</strong> <strong>2023</strong></h2>
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<p>Lopez had a strong showing as he showed the ability to make an impact at both ends of the floor. The 5'10 lead guard played tough on-ball defense as he guarded 94 feet and made it hard for his man to get into a rhythm. Lopez has a smooth release on his jumper and sets his feet before he shoots. Lopez is a two-way lead guard prospect whose ability to defend the ball will help his stock in a big way.</p>
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<h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1150292' first='Qiani' last='Bowens'], 5'10 PG Quality Academy Prep 2024</strong></h2>
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<p>Bowens was electric throughout the day as opponents could not keep him from getting to the rim. The 5'10 guard used his tight handle and quick first step to blow by his defender and finished craftily around the basket. Bowens pushed the pace well in transition and played with confidence on both ends of the floor. Bowens is a twitchy point guard prospect whose ability to get to the rim and finish makes him fun to watch.</p>
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<h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1273928' first='Bubba' last='McNeil'], 5'10 PG Middle Township 2024</strong></h2>
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<p>McNeil was a spark plug as he made key plays down the stretch for his team at the Hoop Group Mid-Atlantic Exposure Tour. The 5'10 lefty was decisive with the ball in his hands as he got to the consistently and finished through contact. McNeil showed off a good release on his jumper and played tough on-ball defense. McNeil's ability to get to the rim should help his game in a big way as it'll complement his ability to knock down jumpers from distance.</p>
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<h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1547459' first='Jahaan' last='Green'], 6'4 SG Camden Eastside 2024</strong></h2>
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<p>Green was dynamic throughout the day as he showed his ability to impact the game in a number of different ways. The lanky 6'4 guard used his size to get to the rim and was able to finish through contact in the paint. Green was able to get to his spot on the floor in the half court and used his length to get a deflection on the defensive end. Green has a clean release on his jumper and his stock should only rise during the spring and summer.</p>
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<h2><strong>CJ Hayes, 6'2 CG Moorestown 2024</strong></h2>
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<p>Hayes had a standout performance as he showed his ability to run the offense. The 6'2 guard used his handle effectively to create space from his defender and made pinpoint passes to his teammates in the half court and transition. Hayes finished nicely around the rim and wasted little motion in his jumper. He played solid on-ball defense and pushed the tempo in transition throughout the day.</p>
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<h2><strong>Flash Burton, 6'2 G Cardinal O'Hara 2024</strong></h2>
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<p>Burton had a solid showing at the Hoop Group Mid-Atlantic Exposure Tour as he was crafty with the ball in his hands. The 6'2 guard has a tight handle and a good first step, which he used to get to the basket and finish. Burton played under control throughout the game as he rarely got sped up by on-ball pressure. He also showed the ability to play off the ball and was able to get to his spot on the floor throughout the day.</p>
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<h2><strong>Jamaal Morris, 6'1 PG OSL 2023</strong></h2>
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<p>Morris was aggressive throughout the day as opponents struggled to contain him. The 6'1 guard was explosive off the bounce as he used his quick first step to get to the rim and finish. Morris excelled at pushing the ball in transition and was able to draw contact in the paint. Morris played well without the ball in his hands and showed the potential to guard both backcourt spots.</p>
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<h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1017198' first='DJ' last='Germann'], 5'11 PG Egg Harbor 2023</strong></h2>
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<p>Germann played with poise throughout the day as he was able to run the offense effectively during the game sessions. The 5'11 guard was not rattled by on-ball pressure as he was able to beat his man off the bounce and get to the paint. Germann finished nicely around the rim and was able to find his open teammates throughout the day. He played tough on-ball defense as he slid his feet and made it hard for his man to get to his spot on offense.</p>
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<h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1051496' first='Merle' last='Hans'], 5'10 PG Wildwood 2024</strong></h2>
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<p>Hans was tough to stop throughout the day as he made plays throughout the day. The 5'10 guard had a smooth pull-up game as he was able to get to his spot on the floor and rise up with confidence. Hans did more than just shoot as he was also able to get to the rim and finish nicely in the paint. He made good decisions with the ball in his hands and pushed the pace well in transition.</p>
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The Hoop Group Mid-Atlantic Spring Exposure Tour was full of excitement as players put their games on display, especially the upperclassmen. Here are the underclassmen guard standouts from the Hoop Group Mid-Atlantic Exposure Tour.
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