5 District 10 Playoff Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The District 10 playoffs have begun. Here are five players who've stood out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1204044"],"_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":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='1204044' first='Jack' last='Burchard'] is an exceptional ball handler and sharpshooter. His prowess from beyond the arc is noteworthy. Burchard's speed and vision on the fast break make him an excellent playmaker. He demonstrates an uncanny ability to make great passes. Burchard's tenacity and fearlessness in driving to the rim are noteworthy. 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