Top 250 Expo: Max’s Breakout Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seven prospects from the Top 250 Expo who looked much improved from the last time I've seen them, or who impressed in my first time seeing them! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1560817"],"_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":"Adin was a 4.4 ppg scorer at Richfield as a freshman, and looks ready to take on an even bigger role this winter as a sophomore. In the two games I watched yesterday he impressed with his pace and composure on the ball. Was able to create his own shots with his change of speed and ability to see the floor and get to open spots. He's a threat to knock down threes when given too much space, and also showed a high arcing floater that he can use to finish over size when he gets into the paint. Really liked how he was looking to push the tempo off of defensive rebounds to look to get his team a numbers advantage the other way.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1617853"],"_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":"One of the grittiest defenders I saw all afternoon was [player_tooltip player_id='1617853' first='Nathan' last='Lindesmith']. After his team was giving up a ton of buckets to a talented guard in the first half, the rotation saw Nathan sub in at the same time and immediately take the initiative to guard him. Lindesmith made every shot he took in the second half a challenge, and was even picking up full-court and pressuring him the length of the floor. Had a few defensive highlights as he blocked a jumper and picked up a steal or two with his quick hands. Offensively he made an impact as a three point shooting threat off the catch.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1617786"],"_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":"Nigel unfortunately went down with an injury in the first game of the day, but impressed in his short time on the floor. From a physical standpoint, he looks like he's grown a little since his sophomore season, and showcased an explosive burst around the basket that I hadn't seen before. He fits the mold of a long and athletic guard that can fit in with the high pressure defense Park Center plays. Offensively he showcased some shot creation ability with a nice mid-range jumper. 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Defensively he showed good instincts to jump passing lanes to pick up steals where he then had breakaway speed to get out and finish at the rim. He never seemed to take a play off, and wherever there was a loose ball, Marcus seemed to be around it. Did a great job of hunting down long rebounds on the defensive end to prevent second chance opportunities.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1858796"],"_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":"Ezra displayed some intriguing long-term potential on Sunday. He's listed at 6'3, but may be even taller than that by now, and offers a blend of strength and fluid mobility at his size. 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