Prep Hoops Freshman showcase best ball handlers
Allen Pettigrew
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<p>The 2027 class has some elite ball handlers in it. Today we'll discuss five who carved up defenses and created space with the ball in their hands. Keep these guys on your radar as they matriculate through high school.</p>
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<p>Miles Morell<br>Morell combined lightning-quick moves with high playmaking feel. His ability to break down his man in isolation and get in the paint led to easy buckets for his teammates. Without the ball, he flies around, finding who's in the defense and creating opportunities on defense. He flashed a consistent jumper from beyond the arc, the speed to score in transition, and the craft to create space for shots in the paint.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2125475' first='DJ' last='Alderman']<br>Alderman is a shift lead guard who gets where he wants on the floor. His handle allows him to create space, and his quickness gets past defenders. He clocks in at 5'5 but has the frame to hang with the physicality he'll face at the high school level.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2125507' first='Skoot' last='Donald']<br>Donald is another smaller guard who combines speed and handles to create plays. He was one of the best at driving and dishing to his teammates.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2125480' first='Gabe' last='Grimsley']<br>Grimsley has an elite handler package that helps him excel in isolation. He displayed a consistent pull-up midrange that could expand beyond the three-point line. He's a good playmaker that's always in attack mode but won't force plays. Solid early size for a guard that could see varsity minutes for Berkeley Prep.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2125491' first='James' last='Sullivan']<br>Sullivan's handle set him up for his shot creation. He was one of the better off dribble scorers in the events. Sullivan did most of his damage in the mid-range with floaters and mid-range jumpers. It's all about setting his defender up with moves to lull them to sleep before finishing the play with a soft touch.</p>
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The 2027 class has some elite ball handlers in it. Today we'll discuss five who carved up defenses and created space with the ball in their hands. Keep these guys on your radar as they matriculate through high school.
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