Standout Statistics: Early Season Excellence – 5A 2024s

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Recently covered by Robert Davis for his defensive impact, Alleman leads all Colorado athletes outside of 1A in blocks per game.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65a2d79604fa8"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1137808"],"_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":"22.3 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 38% 3P, 40 3PM T-3rd in StaternrnArguably the most versatile perimeter shooter in the class, Hellem is adept flowing off of weak side actions or handoffs for quick trigger threes. 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Dependable knocking down the quick trigger three or throwing down a two-handed slam, Wilhelm is leading one of the state's top 5A programs in points, threes,  and steals.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65a2d79605024"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1137809"],"_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":"20.5 PPG, 6.4 RPG, 1.8 APG, 1.6 SPG, 46% 3PrnrnTaking the helm for a new look Lewis-Palmer program, Edmondson has risen to the challenge through consistent shotmaking behind the arc. 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Already well known for his prolific shotmaking and perimeter defense, Riehl has continued to refine his game through well timed passes on drives. 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