PH Carolinas Freshman Showcase: Team 1 Evaluations

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">The PH Carolinas Freshman Showcase went without a hitch this past weekend at Cox Mill High, showcasing some of the top names to know in the 2027 class in the Carolinas. Take a look at how Team 1 stood against the rest of the competition.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2139480"],"_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":2147529,"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='2139480' first='Christopher' last='Horton'] was one impressive name for Team 1 given his ability to lead in the backcourt. He showed he could lead the backcourt with his ability to handle the ball and knock down shots in space. He did well to keep opponents on their toes with his ability to attack the basket and knock down shots. He showed off his range and ability to play with others as a scoring threat and defensive threat. He's a wiry guard to keep an eye on out of Ridge View High.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["2144770"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='2144770' first='Alex' last='Dauska'] was an impressive two-way presence on the hardwood for Team 1 at the Carolinas Freshman Showcase. He didn't hesitate to step up on defense and guard multiple spots on the floor, showing off his length and strong-frame. Offensively, he showed he could do a little bit of everything with his ability to knock down shots on the perimeter and around the rim and get others involved. He built some solid chemistry with his teammates before the showcase was done. He was named to the All-Showcase team when it was all said and done given his play.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1608342"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='1608342' first='Caiden' last='Jenkins'] was another All-Showcase Team performer on the third team after the Carolinas Freshman Showcase concluded. He's a versatile presence at 6-foot-4 that showed he could operate with and without the ball in his hands at the guard spot and was equally as effective as a threat shooting the basketball. As he improves his strength and athleticism in the weight room, he'll be an intriguing name to track over the next four seasons over at North Raleigh Christian Academy.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_player_details_selected_featured_image":2147460,"_player_evaluations_3_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_3_player_details_player_name":"Alex Sanford","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_3_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_3_player_details_height":"5'7u0022","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_3_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_3_player_details_school":"Trinity Christian","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_3_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_3_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_3_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Alex Sanford was a presence for Team 1 as a facilitator and glue guy on the hardwood. 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