NCAA College Basketball Academy: Day 2 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 2 of the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1660034"],"_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 power forward had a strong performance on both ends of the floor as he showed his length and versatility for [program_tooltip program_id='2076293' first='Skills' last='Center Elite']. 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His pure shooting display has continued to improve over the course of the summer. He's received his latest offers from Furman and Georgetown as well as being poised to have a big junior season.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1052381"],"_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 Jacksonville University commit continues his ability to make plays happen as well as play a versatile role on the offensive end of the floor knocking down shots on all three levels. Arias also displayed he can play multiple positions and showed great feel for running the combo guard position. On the defensive end he displayed great footwork and his ability to stay in front of his man with lateral quickness has improved this summer. The 6-6 small forward is poised to have a big senior season.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1217934"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"The recent Louisiana Tech commit showed great IQ and promise on display during Day 2 of the NCAA Basketball Academy. Bates is a skilled ball handler who makes great decisions on whether to pass or attack the basket. His strength was playing well on both ends of the floor whether it's guarding multiple positions on the defensive end or playing under control on the offensive end.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1660062"],"_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 6-3 combo guard is one of the top tier prospects for the upcoming sophomore class. He is a sharpshooter who can knock down the open 3 or use his pure athleticism to finish at the front of the rim. Shabazz also received his first offer from Wake Forest earlier this summer and is poised to have a big sophomore season.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1306060"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"The 6-8 power forward was a beast on both ends of the floor during Day 2 of the NCAA Basketball Academy. On the offensive end, Traore finished efficiently around the rim using his strength and aggressiveness in the paint. On the defensive end he was a bruiser and was a force on the glass limiting his opposition from getting any second chance scoring opportunities. 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