Iowa Barnstormers Black 17U Evaluations

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His catch-and-shoot game is still at a high level, with a high release and smooth stroke, but he has really improved his ball handling and ability to create shots for himself and his teammates. He covers a lot of ground on both ends of the floor with his long strides.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1376720"],"_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 quick combo guard who can play with or without the ball in his hands, Hagans offers a little bit of everything on the offensive end. He can be a pass-first guard who puts pressure on opposing defenses with his ability to get into the paint and find open shooters. 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He keeps defenders off balance with his change of speed and direction, and defensively he has quick hands and feet.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1171691"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"A big lefty who is starting to put it together on the offensive end, Gott showed an impressive face-up game throughout the game that I caught, stepping out to about 15 feet and comfortably knocking down jumpers. He's a good shot blocker with great timing who rotates well, and he's athletic enough to defend on the perimeter for stretches if he's switched onto a smaller ball handler. He's good on post touches when he's going to his left hand, with the right hand still a work in progress. His mobility and shot blocking make him an intriguing prospect at the next level.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["1287231"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"Gatewood is a good athlete on the perimeter who can put the ball on the floor and create looks for himself and his teammates. He finishes well through contact around the rim, rebounds on both ends of the floor, and is a solid all-around defender who will move his feet and contest shots.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["1288858"],"_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":"A big, physical and athletic wing who can defend multiple positions, Blakey is a fairly raw player, but there are a lot of tools in the toolbox here. He has good size and athleticism, and he uses his physical frame to compete on the glass as well as power through contact around the rim. He'll need to continue to extend his range, but he makes an impact on both ends of the floor, doing a little bit of everything.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_player":["1171665"],"_player_evaluations_8_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"Martin is a skilled scorer and playmaker who showcased impressive court vision and passing instincts throughout the game that we caught, threading the needle on a few pretty passes for easy buckets for his teammates. He's a knockdown shooter off the catch who moves well without the ball in his hands, and he has good body control and finishing ability around the rim through contact.","_player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":9,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-643f3de3db213"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Note: </strong>Decorah PG [player_tooltip player_id='1171655' first='Treyton' last='McCain'] is also on this team and played on Friday night, but I watched this group play on Saturday while McCain was at his high school prom. But it's good to see him back on the floor after missing his entire junior year recovering from a torn ACL.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->