#PHTop250ExpoGA: A Look Into Team 3

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">I had a chance to evaluate Team 3 at the #PHTop250ExpoGA, and here are my thoughts on the squad and their performance…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2254374,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/PH-Lukas-Henson.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/PH-Lukas-Henson.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2254374" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"> <strong>Lukas Henson</strong> (6'7/F/'24/William Blount) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Lukas has good positional size and a nice upper body with broad shoulders that help with his physical play in the paint. He is a tough interior presence that was working hard on the defensive end of the floor. He has an awareness when defending off the ball and does a good job in his rotations and challenging shots in the paint and near the rim. He goes to the glass at a high rate, resulting in being a double-digit rebounder. He is still adding to his offensive toolkit and should be a steady presence in the paint this upcoming season.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2254373,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/PH-Jaiden-Grant-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/PH-Jaiden-Grant-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2254373" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2245655' first='Jaiden' last='Grant']</strong> (6'3/G/'26/Archer) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Jaiden is a high-energy and effort guy who impacts both ends with his play. There was one play that really got me locked in on Jaiden, and that was when he went up and challenged an attempted dunk. I knew right then that he was fearless and will do whatever it takes to win. He aggressively attacked the rim and was a good finisher. He created off the bounce and showed his ability to create his own shot at any given moment. He has a developing skill set and looks poised for a breakout sophomore campaign.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2254372,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/PH-TP-Denilson-Torres.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/PH-TP-Denilson-Torres.jpg?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2254372" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2245512' first='Denilson' last='Torres']</strong> (5'10/G/'26/Norcross) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: the_officialdenilson</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X/Twitter: @denilson_ot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Denilson is a shifty lead guard who can handle the rock and uses his handle to get to his spots on the floor. He did a good job orchestrating and keeping his team in flow throughout their games. He does a good job breaking down the defense off the bounce as he lived in the paint. He is a trustworthy lead guard who has good court awareness and knows where the ball should go. He showed his ability to knock down the trey ball when he was left open, which is needed from the PG.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2254379,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/PH-Calvin-Smith-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/PH-Calvin-Smith-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2254379" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Calvin Smith</strong> (6'4/F/'24/Chattanooga School For The Arts &amp; Sciences) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: ccballer_11</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X/Twitter: @CalebCCSmith1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Calvin did a lot of his work on the interior, as he was a good scorer on the low block. He is undersized for the typical Power Forward, but in high school, there are match-ups in which he can get away with being an undersized post player. He was active on the glass and can be an interior presence for his squad as he prepares for his Senior season.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2254366,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/PH-TP-Gabe-Bolden.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/PH-TP-Gabe-Bolden.jpg?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2254366" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1062217' first='Gabe' last='Bolden']</strong> (6'1/G/'24/North Cobb Christian) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Gabe.bolden</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X/Twitter: @thegabebolden</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Gabe had the offensive game on full throttle as he was attacking off the bounce and getting downhill in a hurry. He showed off his handle and his ability to facilitate. He was at his best when he was pushing the rock and getting his team out in transition. As I mentioned, he has the handle and feel to run an offense, and he has the capability to be a knockdown three-point shooter, as he showed that he can knock down the trey ball off the bounce and out of C&amp;S opportunities. Gabe has a mature game, and he really has the skill set to be the lead guard on a high-octane, uptempo squad.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2254360,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/PH-Aiden-Aponte-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/PH-Aiden-Aponte-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2254360" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1543507' first='Aiden' last='Aponte']</strong> (6'3/G/'26/Morrow) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: aiden.m.aponte</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X/Twitter: @aponte_aiden</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Aiden was, at times, a very high-energy and effort wing. He looked to get to the cup and, at times, bullied his way to paint buckets. He has good upper body strength, which helped with his ability to finish through contact. When he was locked in and engaged, he was one of the hardest-working players in camp. He has to get to a place where he is bringing it for the entire amount of time he is on the floor.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->