PRO16 Finale: Saturday Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There is a ton of talent this weekend in Omaha, Nebraska for the PRO16 Finale. I was able to catch some high level games on Saturday with some stellar performances. A lot of these guys not only caught my eye, but also the dozens of D1 college coaches in attendance. Below are the prospects that stood out. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1738421"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2085111,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"In the game I saw against the [program_tooltip program_id='2078406' first='KC' last='Spurs'], [player_tooltip player_id='1738421' first='Braden' last='Hausen'] was magnificent. At 6'7, he handled the ball, controlled the pace offensively, and had some great passes to his teammates. 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Late in the second half when the game was close, Mason had a monster poster dunk over top a defender. Mason is crafty with the ball, and able to get to his spots because of his elite explosiveness and deep skillset. His stock should definitely rise after this weekend with Max Levels Elite.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1420307"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_player_featured_image":2085128,"_player_evaluations_2_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Going into the event, Hunter Caldwell was a prospect I wanted to check out. It is safe to say that he lived up to the expectations I had for him. Caldwell showcased his ability to score with his back to the basket over smaller defenders. He has a really soft touch around the rim, and a nice turn around jumper in his bag as well. Caldwell can even step out and shoot it from deep. 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