Marquee Hoops Virginia Jumpoff 2023: Exciting 16u Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>High-level prospects filled up Boo Williams Sportsplex this past weekend for Marquee Hoops Virginia Jumpoff. With College coaches in attendance from big name schools including Boston University, Long Island University, and La Salle University. These electrifying 16u athletes did not disappoint. Over the weekend, we were able to see high-level playmaking, shooting, and defense. Let's take a look at some of the exciting Virginia athletes that I was able to get eyes on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1446198"],"_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":"Swinson demonstrated great body control when handling the ball in traffic and attacking the paint. He did  a good job of creating straight line drives, maintaining that driving lane, and asboring the contact to maintain balance. 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