Big Shots Rock The Rock: Lofty 17u Standouts (Part 2)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Exciting prospects filled the gym in Rock Hill, South Carolina for Big Shots Rock The Rock with ESPN's Paul Biancardi. The event took place from May 5th to May 7th, with teams from all over the east coast in attendance. Here are some of the top 17u performances that I was able to get an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1237248"],"_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":"Throughout the event, Hagy did a good job of maneuvering through on-ball screens as well as off-ball screens and sticking with his assignment. 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