2023 Ron Massey Memorial Fall Hoops Classic Notes (Pt. 7)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I spent my weekend at the 2023 Ron Massey Memorial Fall Hoops Classic at McBride High School in Long Beach, California as once again Dinos Trigonis brought together many of the best teams in Southern California. There was great energy in the gym all weekend and a bevy of excellent performances.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2131785"],"_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":"u003cdiv class=u0022group w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black/10 dark:border-gray-900/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]u0022 data-testid=u0022conversation-turn-480u0022u003eBraeden Davidson's game is characterized by his quickness and competitive spirit, which make him a formidable presence. He is a skilled shooter, able to knock down shots from various spots on the floor. 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