Day 1 Standouts from the SIAA Crossover

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The SIAA conference is one of many hidden gems in Florida's athletic background. On Friday night, the conference had its crossover event, plunging 10 teams into a weekend of basketball. As Day 1 closes, let's break down the play of seven standouts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1580605"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2346568,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Falou Aw has serious range beyond the arc. The 6'5 wing guards both off ball perimeter positions, hustled on defense, and had the physical tools to make defensive plays. Aw hit shots out to the logo off the catch. His size and mentality make him a resistance finisher and offensive rebounder.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65c73234c576a"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Fernando De Los Santos</strong> is a 6'6 guard who knows how to get to the basket. He's good at creating scoring opportunities in isolation and has the gears to blow by a defender. De los Santos powers through contact and has the layup package to finish at difficult angles. Between his quickness and handle, the 2024 prospect easily gets deep paint touches. His play style helps him get to the line. He's a solid off-ball defender who can read passing lanes and has the hands to affect ball handlers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1055765"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2346567,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1055765' first='Gael' last='Dalmau'] was one of the best shot makers in the building on Friday. The 6'7 guard scored on all three levels and excelled at making difficult shots look easy. With his size and elevation, it was hard for most defenders to affect his shot, even when matched up against better athletes of similar size. His shot is almost automatic when he's going to his left. Dalmau plays off two feet, allowing him to stay balanced and have a good base when knocking down floaters. He knows how to take average off his height, will make plays for others, and has a game that can be used in various ways depending on the system.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65c73234c5804"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Alem Fejzic</strong> is a fearless shooter. Every shot he took looked like it had a chance to fall, Whether a bigger defender was closing out on him or he had space. Fejzic went 5 for 8 behind the arc to finish with 24 points. The 2024 prospect is good at changing his pace, moving without the ball, and creating size when running off screens. Fejzic is a knockdown shooter but doesn't shy away from attacking the basket and seeking out contact in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1380025"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='1380025' first='Jordin' last='Bell'] is a highly efficient shotmaker, and it showed on Friday. The 6'3 combo guard scored ten points while showing he can score off the catch and as a pull-up shooter. Bell maintains firm and balance on one and two dribble pull-ups. 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He can score out of the post, as a jump shooter, and as a slasher. His feel allows him to take over the game, whether that's as a distributor, defender, or scorer. He's a casualty decision-maker with the vision and scoring mindset to create for others. Great frame and body control for a 2025 prospect.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65c73234c58e0"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1620354"],"_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":"The physical tools Clarence Massamba showed as a sophomore are turning into weapons in his junior season. Massamba showed off his athleticism with a chase down block, dunking in traffic after a cut, and finishing at tough angles around the basket. The 6'6 wing is a capable three-point shooter as well. He plays with a motor on both ends of the floor.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65c73234c5949"} /-->