The Last Dance: Max’s Saturday Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seven prospects who impressed in Chicago on Saturday in the games I watched at The Last Dance!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1227246"],"_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":"Ben was cool, calm, and collected down the stretch in a tight matchup with AUSA. In a close game he was making some clutch threes, and creating off the dribble leading to quality looks for his teammates. Always so calm on the ball and does a great job of utilizing shot/pass fakes as well as change of speed to get by his man and put his team in advantageous situations attacking the basket. 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[program_tooltip program_id='2067830' first='Real' last='Phenom'] just didn't have an answer for him, as his combination of height, quick bounce, and non-stop motor led to bucket after bucket inside. He was a monster on the offensive glass, and after pulling in a board showed the quick leaping ability to go right back up with it in traffic. Really like how hard he runs the floor at 6'10, and even against a smaller team was beating guys up the floor for transition dunks.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1384422"],"_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":"Eli can flat out shoot the ball. 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So good at quickly getting squared up off the move which allows him to come off screens and get his shot off before a defender can catch up.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1289073"],"_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 long and skilled wing from Kaukauna was lightning it up from beyond the arc in a win over Meanstreets 15u. Just looks so calm on the floor at all times, never sped up or trying to force his game. Keegan was catching beyond the arc and effortlessly putting up shots, connecting at a high rate over the course of the game. I believe he had 4 or 5 makes in the first half alone, helping his team build up a comfortable lead before holding it the remainder of the game.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1289145"],"_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":"Ahmir is as long as they come at 6'1. He has an impressive wing-span at his size, and it came into play defensively as he blocked multiple shots, and did a nice job of walling up to alter a few other shots, forcing misses in the process. Also slid in to draw a charge in the second half. That effort defensively helped open up his game on the offensive end, where he showcased a smooth jumper from beyond the arc as well as mid-range. Wasn't over dribbling the ball, and instead took his chances when they were there, and kept the ball swinging when there was nothing available. Helped lead [program_tooltip program_id='2064588' first='Pride' last='Roc'] Elite past LA Broncos.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1575348"],"_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":"Faced off against an AUSA team that featured 6'8 and 7' frontcourt players, Cole more than held his own against that size. He has a strong and physical frame, and it allowed him to really limit the amount of low-post touches his opposition was able to get. Even when they caught on the block, he wasn't giving up an inch of space. 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Very active on the glass on both ends of the floor. Throughout the game he was powering his way through contact and finishing at a high percentage around the basket. Impressive physical tools as well as body control for a 2026 prospect.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":7,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64aa97f40d662"} /-->