Max’s Week 6 Midweek Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seven of the prospects who have stood out through the first two games I've seen this week!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1434055"],"_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":"Poet missed a good chunk of time with foul trouble, but was still able to make an impact during his time on the floor. He set the tone early on with a couple of big threes, and was able to get out in transition for some easy finishes. Late in the game he came out with a clutch four point play as he was fouled on a corner three. Even when he wasn't scoring, his presence on the floor late in the game was key, as he just seemed to calm the team down when the ball was in his hands. 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He has explosive athleticism, and in warm-ups he showed he can already throw dunk some explosive dunks. He came in off the bench for North and provided an offensive spark as he has deep shooting range and loads of confidence. If he caught with space, he was getting off a shot with his quick release, knocking down a handful of threes in the process. Also got out in transition and showcased impressive body control on an and-one finish. He's currently averaging 16.8 ppg during his freshman season.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1550877"],"_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":"Jayden showed off his all-around game last night, finishing with a triple-double in the win over BSM. The sophomore point guard ended the game with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. He's been one of the best I've seen this season at penetrating off the dribble and locating an open shooter with an accurate pass. His quickness makes him extremely difficult for defenders to stay in front of, so he's constantly drawing in help defenders and finding the open man. Utilized his quickness to turn defensive boards or steals into easy buckets on the other end as well. Moore was able to fly up the floor to pick up transition buckets often times created by his ball pressure.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1574212"],"_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":"Anthony's shiftiness on the ball was causing issues for opposing defenders. His ability to hesitate and then burst to the rim often left defenders frozen as he put two points on the board. The past two season's he was known more as a three point shooter, but last night he was getting to his spots on the mid-range or getting all the way to the rim to finish. He's an improved athlete and with that he's able to just hang in the air and play through some contact to score inside. Smith finished with a team high 27 points in the win.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["1549741"],"_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":"BSM came up short against Hopkins, but I liked the way Ron competed. He's constantly picking up opposing guards full court, and using his lateral quickness to pressure the ball. His motor just never seems to stop on that end, and he still has the energy to fly up the floor in transition or make plays in the half-court. Ron showed the ability to get to his spots in the mid-range and elevate for pull-up jumpers. He gets good lift on his shot making it difficult for taller defenders to get a good contest on. Explosive athlete at his size who's been a consistent contributor for BSM this year.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":7,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-659ee99b2a1b8"} /-->