Lima Mega Scrimmage – Breakout Season to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This past Saturday I went to Lima Senior to go and watch some preseason basketball as they hosted their Mega Scrimmage. It was good being back in the gym as the season is right around the corner. This article will talk about some kids I saw that I think are poised to have a breakout season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1432007"],"_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":"u003ca href=u0022https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/BJ-Hatcher-LMS.jpgu0022u003eu003cimg class=u0022size-medium wp-image-2278115 alignleftu0022 src=u0022https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/BJ-Hatcher-LMS.jpg?w=300u0022 alt=u0022u0022 width=u0022300u0022 height=u0022200u0022 /u003eu003c/au003eHatcher is a new home this year and seems to be having a new role. He has seemed to be in a more score-first and aggressive mentality at Northmont. Which seems to be needed for their team. Hatcher is still just athletic and can simply do things other guards can't. He seems to be getting bigger and stronger. His durable pull-up in the midrange was on full display. He gets a very high elevation on his jumper. Hatcher is bound to have a big season in a new home.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["2194343"],"_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":"This past Saturday was my first time seeing Foster play and I was very impressed. He is flat-out special. He can make every shot on the floor, whether he has space or not. He creates space with ease. He can shoot off the dribble very well. He is very shifty and plays with a great pace. He is a sneaky great rebounder. Can't wait to watch him more for Lima throughout the year. High-level prospect.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1432045"],"_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":"Hutchins was unconscious from beyond the arc on Saturday. He was knocking down shots at a high clip for Lima. This role for him is essential for the success of the Spartans this season. He will stretch the floor for Lima and create space and lanes for everyone else on the team. Something that impressed me with Hutchins was his ability to shoot the ball with no shooting pocket. This allows him to get the ball in the air quicker and seems more efficient. I expect a big year from Hutchins.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1467912"],"_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":"u003ca href=u0022https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/david-rakestraw-LMS.jpgu0022u003eu003cimg class=u0022size-medium wp-image-2278116 alignrightu0022 src=u0022https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/david-rakestraw-LMS.jpg?w=300u0022 alt=u0022u0022 width=u0022300u0022 height=u0022200u0022 /u003eu003c/au003eRakestraw played an essential role for Chaminade Julienne this past Saturday in Lima. He was a big body that used it very well. He was a problem to keep off the boards. He was attacking the glass at both ends relentlessly. He has a good ability to absorb and finish through contact. He made his presence felt in the paint.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["2047488"],"_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":"u003ca href=u0022https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/Favor-McFadden-LMS.jpgu0022u003eu003cimg class=u0022size-medium wp-image-2278118 alignleftu0022 src=u0022https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/Favor-McFadden-LMS.jpg?w=300u0022 alt=u0022u0022 width=u0022300u0022 height=u0022200u0022 /u003eu003c/au003eMcFadden is the type of player who is going to thrill in Jason Bates' Pickerington North system. He is an athlete that can do it all around the perimeter. He plays hard and with high energy. He is very good at attacking the rim and scoring. He is a star in his role and will have a breakout year for the Panthers this year.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-655bec5e8826d"} /-->