PH Stomping Grounds: Max’s Guard Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seven of the guards who stood out in the games I watched in Sioux Falls at Prep Hoops Stomping Grounds!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1874939"],"_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":"Not sure there was a better isolation scorer at the 16u level than Yusuf. He started off the first half against MN Crossfire on fire, as defenders just couldn't stay in front off him off the dribble. He was creating separation for mid-range and three point jumpers with ease, using a nasty hesitation move and change of speed to create space. Gets his shot off in a fluid motion off the dribble. After hitting a few jumpers he started to use his hesitation move to get guys in the air and then blow by them to get into the lane. Such a skilled shot creator for E1T1 2025.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1227246"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Ben had some impressive moments helping lead Real Phenom to a 4-0 weekend. In the win over Sanford Sports UA I caught the end of the first half, where on consecutive possessions with under a minute in the half Ben picked up steals and turned them into lay-ups on the other end. That quick run helped send his team into the break with a comfortable double-digits lead. Was a threat from three off the catch, but against Starks Elite he had a nasty crossover that had his defender stumbling backwards before knocking down the three. Can excel as a scrappy defender who doesn't need to take any shots to have an impact, but has also proven he can put points on the board when needed.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1270335"],"_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":"Jacoby showed why he's one of the top guards in South Dakota over the weekend. At 6'4 he can run the point while also having the size to play/defend off the ball. 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