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The Prep Hoops Top 250 Expos happened this past weekend in Sioux Falls at the Avera Sports Center. In this article, we are looking at Session 1 from Saturday and we are highlighting Team 3. This squad was full of…
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Continue ReadingThe Prep Hoops Top 250 Expos happened this past weekend in Sioux Falls at the Avera Sports Center. In this article, we are looking at Session 1 from Saturday and we are highlighting Team 3. This squad was full of talented ballers. See below for notes on the players.
Team 3 Player Comments
-Scored points in transition
-Showed a nice-looking mid-range jump shot
-Has a sweet & soft runner/floater game
-Showed great touch & accuracy with lob a pass that led to a score
-Suffered a minor injury and had to miss the last game
-Honorable Mention All-Expo
-Attacked in transition, deep penetration, kicked out to shooter for a 3
-Drove into the teeth of the D multiple times, created open shots for others
-Picked off a pass and scored an easy layup on the other end
-Delivered a masterful pass in transition, threaded the needle into a tight window
-Showed hustle to save a ball from going out of bounds
-Came up with an out of nowhere O-board
-Scored with put-backs
-Scored with a crafty reverse layup
-Posted up, attacked middle, drew a foul, it was nice to see him posting up
-Mr. Cool hit multiple 3’s, a few from SUPER deep
-The left-handed Hawk had a nice showing
Highlights
-Made a good first impression
-Smooth with the rock in his hands
-Crisp passer & unselfish
-Sprinted the floor hard and scored in transition
-Knocked down multiple catch-n-shoot 3-balls from the coffin corner
-Scored with a sneaky backdoor cut
-Collected O-boards by crashing down from the perimeter
-Baseline drove, found a cutting teammate for a good look
-2nd Team All-Expo
-Scored a ton of points around the basket
-Looked good in the PNR game
-Sharp, effective, efficient, and excellent cutter
-Sure-handed baller
-Has a nose for the ball
-Absolutely crushed on the offensive glass, had more O-boards than I could count
-Moves great without the ball
-Scored with a crafty step-through
-Cashed in multiple triples
-Great feet around the hoop
-Drew fouls and got to the FT-line
-Compact shooter, no wasted movement
-Good vision, found cutters moving to the hoop
-His motor is is always running full speed
-Honorable Mention All-Expo
-Has a good-looking 3-point stroke
-Cashed in a great many 3-pointers
-Has extended shooting range
-Used his strength for an AND1 score
-Scored with both hands
-Plays bigger than 6’1″
-Hustled and gave extra effort
-Dished multiple assists
-Expecting a splashy upcoming season
Highlights
-1st Team All-Expo
-He shot the lights out from 3-point land & mid-range
-Quick release on his jump shot
-Had some very nice assists, unselfish & accurate
-Elevated well for rebounds
-Contested & altered shots
-Zero trouble scoring over defenders
-Drove through/past the D like a hot knife through butter
-Pushed the tempo
-Scored many points off offensive rebound put-backs and tip-ins
-Rebounded everything
-Created TO’s
-Showed a quick first step
-Unselfish pass out of a double team instead of forcing a shot
-1-dribble pull-up was unstoppable
-Showed toughness with a slash-n-score where he took a hard hit & still scored
-Showed craftiness with a reverse layup, contorted body to shield the ball
-Impressive hang time
-Sharp ball skills, impressive 1-handed pass off the dribble
-Drained a sudden death 3-pointer to win in overtime
-Very impressive performance, the best I have seen him player
-A MONSTER season should be coming for Mr. Rice
-Stock Riser!
-1st Team All-Expo
-Very long and has an expansive wingspan
-Knocked down a 3-ball to start the Expo
-Hit many triples throughout the event
-Deadly catch-n-shoot baller
-I loved that fact that he did not just hang out around the arc
-Posted up and scored on smaller defenders
-He was active on the glass, rebounded well
-Scored with put-backs, many many O-rebounds
-Rim protector, blocked multiple shots
-Cashed is a 3-ball in transition, makes it look easy
-Scored off a crafty backdoor cut
-Showed a soft and accurate floater
-He was always in control
-Played solid post defense
-Delivered a dime in transition
-No problem scoring over smaller defenders
-Looks like Sam is ready to be an impact player at the varsity level
-Made an excellent first impression
-Picked off passes on defense
-Piled up the offensive rebounds
-Gave his team numerous extra possessions
-Shared the ball, passed out of the post
-Strong to the rim, got to the charity stripe
-Looked good catching in traffic and scoring in congestion
-Patient! Jump stopped and used pivots to create space
-Showed a quality short fade-away shot
-I like his mid-range pull-up J
-Strong & thick player
-Showed strength and body control with AND1 scores
-Delivered a selfless dime to McFayden for an AND1 bucket
-A high energy playaer
-Expecting a BIG season from him at Waubay