Massachusetts’ 2024 Under the Radar Hoopers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There have been many hoopers that continue to have big game after big game, while positively impacting winning in a variety of ways. Due to the large amount of talent in New England, some of these players are slept on, but are poised to soon wake everyone up. Check out these players from Massachusetts that are on the come up!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1489343"],"_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":"Yakoobian is coming off huge 1st weekend at ZGXL, averaging 19 points a game. During week 2 in AC, Yakoobian was a  standout there as well, including a 14 point performance to lead his team to victory. Yakoobian is a lethal shooter from downtown with a smooth repeatable form. He can also attack the basket and finish in traffic. On defense, Yakoobian's length and athleticism allows him to block shots consistently. 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On offense, Galdenzi has has the ability to create his own shot and play with physicality. He is also a tough defender, while having a high motor and high-level work ethic. On defense, Galdenzi also the ability to lock up different positions on the perimeter, while his athletic ability allows him to get up and block shots. At BFH XL event,  Galdenzi had an impressive 18 point performance. u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1477854"],"_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":"u003cp class=u0022p1u0022u003eu003cspan class=u0022s1u0022u003eCatchings has great size at the wing. 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Rodriguez also has deep range from beyond the arc, to go along with the ability to make plays to teammates. Another aspect of Rodriguez's game that stands out is his ability to make clutch shots. During the high school season, Rodriguez had a 27 point performance against Leominster.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1552715"],"_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":"u003cp class=u0022p1u0022u003eu003cspan class=u0022s1u0022u003eCuevas is a high IQ guard that always seems to make the right play. He can score at all three levels including a lethal jumpshot for mid range and three, especially off the dribble. 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