Expo Examination: Player Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#PHTop250ExpoDAKS -</strong> We are going back seven days to look at <strong>Session 1</strong> from the Dakotas Prep Hoops Top 250 Expo. In this piece, we are focusing on <strong>Team 4</strong>, they had a nice mix of players from North Dakota and South Dakota. See below for notes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1069897,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/10/top250.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/10/top250.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1069897" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">TEAM 4 Player Notes</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1530220"],"_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":"-Has a thick and strong buildrnrn-Appears to be a physical finisherrnrn-Can score with both handsrnrn-Produced in transitionrnrn-Intercepted passesrnrn-Used strength to score after contactrnrn-Looked good catching in traffic and finishingrnrn-Accurate passer who found shootersrnrn-Spaces the floor and he can shoot the 3rnrn-Delivered a behind the back bounce pass in transition to Evenson for a score, IMPRESSIVErnrn-Unselfish u0026amp; skilledrnrn-Pushed the ball ahead in transitionrnrn-Smooth catch-n-score during a 2on1 fast breakrnrn-Double teamed a ballhandler in full-court, led to a tip-steal and an easy layuprnrn-Had a nice showing at the Expo","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["2230314"],"_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":"-Honorable Mention All-Expornrn-It was my first time seeing him and Braylen was impressivernrn-Sneaky on defense and he created turnoversrnrn-Picked off passes, deflected, and stole the ballrnrn-Skilled and craftyrnrn-Delivered a 3/4 court dime to Virtue, dropped it right in the bread basket, beautiful passrnrn-Played fast and scored in transitionrnrn-Slashed and scored with a sweet floaterrnrn-Has a dirty inside-out dribble movernrn-Got smoking hot and drained many three-pointersrnrn-Turned on the spin cycle and left his defender in the dustrnrn-His eyes are always up the floor or scanning in the half-courtrnrn-Plays mature and smartrnrn-He was unselfish when attacking, dished multiple assistsrnrn-Looks to have a bright future, PHD is a fan!","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["2239760"],"_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":"-Looks to be a strong playerrnrn-Held his own on post defensernrn-Forced a TO with a pickpocket stealrnrn-Capable 3-shooterrnrn-Knocked down triple via catch-n-shoot, effortless shot with no wasted movement","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1327797"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"-1st Team All-Expornrn-Named to All-Expo Team in both Sessionsrnrn-Easy Money cashed numerous 3'srnrn-His added size helped him finish at the hoop and it happened oftenrnrn-Broke some ankles with his killer-crossrnrn-Played hard and hit the glass, multiple O-boards, was aggressive to the ballrnrn-Picked off a pass with full-court pressurernrn-Scored with a delightful floater/runner mid-paintrnrn-Great anticipation on defense, read eyes like a LBrnrn-Showcased impressive combo-moves when breaking down the Drnrn-Has turned himself into a 3-level scorerrnrn-Passed the ball like a PG instead of a wing/shooterrnrn-Court vision was awe-inspiringrnrn-Hustled and dove on floor to save the ballrnrn-Scored with a lefty finger roll, elevates well u0026amp; gets up to the ironrnrn-Showed craftiness with an inside-hand scorernrn-Easy Money is ready for a Show-Time Season","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["2239753"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"-Not the biggest player but certainly has some talentrnrn-Knocked down shots via the pull-up u0026amp; catch-n-shootrnrn-Can score at the hoop with left and/or rightrnrn-Looked fluid when cashing triples off the catch, did it multiple timesrnrn-Hustled and grabbed O-boardsrnrn-Has a soft and high arcing shotrnrn-I am interested to hear what level he plays this winter at Washington","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1303091"],"_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":"-Has good length, long arms, and he moves wellrnrn-Looked good with a slash-n-score from mid-paintrnrn-Runs the floor wellrnrn-Had a nice baseline drive and he showed a soft floaterrnrn-Picked up a loose ball steal, was smart and passed the ball ahead right away in transitionrnrn-Good vision out of the post, made unselfish passesrnrn-Hit cutters for good looksrnrn-Good help-side D/off-ball defenderrnrn-Walled-up and cut off attackersrnrn-Created turnoversrnrn-Contested shots with a high handrnrn-Hustled back on defense, tipped pass to save a basketrnrn-Furman has a ton of potential","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["1406999"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"-2nd Team All-Expornrn-Battled on every possessionrnrn-Scored a ton of points around the hooprnrn-Did not back down from bigger opponentsrnrn-I liked his two-foot finishesrnrn-Scored multiple buckets with run-out layupsrnrn-A clever player, loved when he slipped a screen for a BLOB scorernrn-Gathered up many O-boardsrnrn-Drew contact and shot multiple FT'srnrn-Efficient u0026amp; effective cutterrnrn-Reliable handsrnrn-Scored with a soft floaterrnrn-Fought for boards and gave extra effortrnrn-Slashed and kicked to shooters when he didn't have a good lookrnrn-Showed his range by knocking down a catch-n-shoot triple from the coffin cornerrnrn-Good instincts on D, came across the lane to pick off a passrnrn-Loved his vertical cut u0026amp; score, showed sticky hands as that pass had some heat on itrnrn-Showed his bounce with a 2-handed dunkrnrn-Will put up gaudy numbers this winter and could easily be an All-State playerrnrn-Custer will be SCARY","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["1959422"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"-Put up points slashing to the rimrnrn-Knocked down a triple, smooth shooterrnrn-Has proper shooting mechanicsrnrn-Scores from multiple levelsrnrn-Spaced and balanced the floorrnrn-Moved and shared the ballrnrn-Showed a crafty and fluid spin-movernrn-I liked how he drove middle, attracted help, and found shooters","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":8,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-652b0ebd3fd46"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":1079702,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/11/618C3EE0-8E1E-4A1B-BC24-06838B8616C8.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/11/618C3EE0-8E1E-4A1B-BC24-06838B8616C8.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1079702" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Prephoops.com <a href="https://www.prephoops.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Prephoops.com</a></figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->