Who’s Ready For a Breakout Season?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Can they lead their team to a state title?! In this final installmen I will talk about who is ready to make a name for themselves in the state of nebraska for this upcoming high school season. Each one of these young men has what it takes to make it to the next level and will add value to any college program lucky enough to grab them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1253971"],"_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":"This 6'3 Point Guard has been catching a lot of eyes as of late and for good reason, his ability to lead his team and run an offense is a coaches dream. His offensive skill set is what is the most intriguing, I think the thing that stands out the most is his basketball IQ and his ability to get to his spots on the floor with no wasted dribbles and either makes a fantastic pass leading to bucket or scoring himself. His physical build is very deceptive and is quite surprising how well he can get to the hole and finish through contact, not to mention he is absolutely lethal from behind the three point line and can hit consistently of the dribble or off the catch. Gaeth is both a vocal leader on the court and some one who leads by example making him a player any teammate would love to have. He currently holds offers from Central Missouri, Maryville, Midland, Briar Cliff, Central Community College, Hastings College, and Concordia University (NE) and will definitely impact winning at whatever school is lucky enough to land him.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1013231"],"_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":"The recent South Dakota State commit is the best prospect in the state of Nebraska and for good reason, Jackson's quickness, strength, and ability to score at will make him a mismatch nightmare for defenders and is constantly in attack mode. This young man can literally score from anywhere on the court and can also be the main ball handler in offensive sets opening up more options for teammates to get easy buckets. The poise and pace he plays with makes it near impossible to throw him off his game and makes defenders look absolutely foolish when trying to guard him. Defensively he is a good as it gets his strength and and lateral quickness make him a phenomenal perimeter defender and has even shown the ability to guard bigger guards and wings with no problems. If I had to give my pick for player of the year in the state of Nebraska this upcoming season it would be a no brainer! I can not wait to see what he can do at the next level!","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_2_player_details_player_name":"Nate Kelley","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_2_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_2_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_2_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_2_player_details_school":"Scottsbluff (NE)","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_2_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='2135066' first='Nebraska' last='Supreme'] (NE)","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_2_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_2_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Kelley is severely underrated but won't be flying under the radar much longer I guarantee it. He is a high IQ efficient three point threat with the ability to put the ball on the floor as well. He was named the 15U MVP of the NXT Pro Finals this past grassroots season and is looking to continue that success this upcoming high school season. This young man is not to be left open at any time he shoots well over 40 percent from three and never forces his shot. His ability to play off the ball and come off screens is very impressive and makes him a nightmare to keep up with defensively. He also knows how to control the pace of a game with ball in his hands seemingly thinking a play ahead of the defense. 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