NCAA College Basketball Academy: Day 1 Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2023 NCAA College Basketball Academy gets underway this week as an end to the Live Period for Division I, II and III coaches from across the country. Prep Hoops Florida scout Ross Van De Griek took some observations and notes from Day 1 of the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1163358"],"_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":"The 6-8 combo forward brought high energy on display where he can be super productive on both ends of the floor. He has continued to improve his confidence by stretching the floor and knocking down the perimeter shots at a high rate. 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Alston has also continued to improve to be one of the best three-level shooters in the state of Tennessee. On the defensive end he brought a ton of physicality where he was battling on the boards and can play a big role heading into his senior season.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1055700"],"_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":"The 6-2 point guard has vastly improved his game over the course of the summer and is a great decision maker when he has the basketball in his hands. His versatility also speaks volumes on his game as he has turned into a true three-level scorer. 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Dotson has also had a great summer on the recruiting trail as he has received offers from Grand Canyon, New Mexico State, St. Bonaventure and several others.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1660033"],"_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":"The 6-1 rising sophomore guard continues to shoot the ball well from the perimeter as he is playing with a ton of confidence. 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