Top 250 Expo: Team 5 Review

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This group may not have boasted ample size, but they were highly impactful through their willingness as passers and efficiency hitting three point shot attempts.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1335819' first='Avantae' last='Hood'] - Rocky Mountain - 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":2172998,"width":198,"height":130,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/avantae-hood-crop-2577x1692-1694456863.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/avantae-hood-crop-2577x1692-1694456863.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2172998" style="width:198px;height:130px" width="198" height="130" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='1335819' first='Avantae' last='Hood']</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hood showed value as a mid-range shooter, especially consistent stepping into pull-ups just below the free throw line. Along with his value as a complementary shotmaker, Hood was impactful on the defensive end, stripping away the ball on quite a few possessions. The guard possesses quick reaction speeds, capable of reading the opponent at all times.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2021424' first='Callen' last='Gebhardt'] - Erie - 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gebhardt brought value as a defensive rebounder and complementary ball handler. The guard was a great team player, starting fast breaks with the board, before seeking shotmakers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cam Pritchard - Grandview - 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prtichard is an athletic guard who boasts self-creation scoring and box office defensive plays. The guard was capable of getting up to swat away shot attempts out of bounds, raising the energy level for his team. Offensively, Pritchard was an active three point shooter, rising up into transition pull-ups or halfcourt spot-ups once the game slowed down.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Simon Turner - Thomas Jefferson - 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Turner was impactful as a downhill scorer, getting to the rim on straight line drives following rip throughs. The guard knew how to maximize the space between himself and the point of attack defender, utilizing the pivot foot to lure in his opponent before making a move to the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1622337' first='Nick' last='Woodward'] - Cherry Creek - 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Woodward is an effective lead ball handler, capable of taking pressure without turning over the ball. He can get downhill with either hand, keeping his eyes up for the extra pass if necessary. Behind all these skills, Woodward makes a living on the jump shot, especially valuable on jumpers off the catch.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1622239' first='Rhett' last='Charles'] - Grandview - 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Charles played a concise role spacing the floor, capable of knocking down jumpers off the catch. He was among the ample perimeter shotaking from this group.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1622364' first='Hunter' last='Roark'] - Stargate - 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":2173057,"width":204,"height":134,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/hunterroakr-crop-2577x1692-1694457302.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/hunterroakr-crop-2577x1692-1694457302.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2173057" style="width:204px;height:134px" width="204" height="134" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='1622364' first='Hunter' last='Roark']</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Roark stayed true to his game, grabbing rebounds on either end of the floor and embracing contact. In his first game of the day, Roark was excellent from beyond the arc, going 3/3 on catch and shoot opportunities. The guard brings value through his constant motor, effective under pressure.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1577211' first='Myles' last='Chavarria'] - Rampart - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chavarria was another high motor athlete, impactful on the glass and maximizing his positional strength. The guard enjoys getting big in the post, utilizing the shoulder to back down opponents for east shot attempts. Among guards, Chavarria is among the productive rebounders, bringing a fundamentally sound playstyle. His concise pivot game allows the guard to be a very productive and clever shotmaker around the mid-range and paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1912166' first='Nathan' last='Esau'] - Valor Christian - 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":2172993,"width":190,"height":125,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/esau-crop-2577x1692-1694456696.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/esau-crop-2577x1692-1694456696.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2172993" style="width:190px;height:125px" width="190" height="125" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='1912166' first='Nathan' last='Esau']</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Esau was a pleasant surprise, effective on both ends thanks to his shotmaking and shot blocking. Standing right around 6'4, the guard was a versatile shotmaker along the perimeter, contributing on movement or standstill threes. His pivot game was another clear strength, utilizing the classic pump and pivot to free up space on shot attempts. Defensively, Esau could get big, denying multiple shot attempts around the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->