High-Motor ’24 Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The DMV area is known as a breeding ground for tough, physical basketball so we wanted to cover some of the local seniors that embody that style of play. These guys have a motor that runs hot to take advantage of their physical gifts and it shows with an impact at both ends of the floor. Let's get into it!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations":"","_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d17d8cd179d"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2333673"],"_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":"Wade has been an absolute menace in the paint this year for a Lions' defense buoyed by his ability to protect the rim. Multiple outings just this past month alone with 6+ blocks, punching shots on and off the ball while his mere presence in the paint deters opponents from even driving to the basket. Wade hits the glass hard and runs the floor even harder, will not be surprised to see some LM programs get involved with Wade late if he impacts games in the WCAC tournament","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1598795"],"_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":"A physical, downhill driving guard in the paint whether he is playing on the AAU circuit or in high school leaguesu002du002d I love the way that Henderson relentlessly probes the defense. He uses his tenacity and size to bully his way past defenders to spots on the offensive end while bumping opponents off their driving lines on the other end of the floor. Henderson gets to every loose ball and also attacks the glass- interested to see where he lands next season","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1580728"],"_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":"Adegbenro attacks the glass as hard as any prospect in the DMV, using an explosive and physical frame to carve out space for rebounds and finish plays above the rim. He seemingly bounces off defenders when driving through the paint and crashing the glass, with an intimidating style of play that wins games for his Fairfax Christian team.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1598815"],"_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":"Costello is physical load on the low block that utilizes a strong base to carve out space in the paint for post-ups and rebounds. He runs the floor hard, doesn't take plays off defensively, and has improved his touch around the rim for a St. Mary's team that needs his physicality","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1366897"],"_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":"Stewart is not only unafraid of contact on or off the ball, he is embracing it this season as a physical driver whose paint touches have opened up a ton of options for this Georgetown Prep team. He has been much more aggressive on the ball as a defender this season, using his quickness and strength to fight around ball screens to stay in front and disrupt his opponents' offensive flow.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1366899"],"_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":"Coach Johnson has challenged McRae to make life hell for each opponent's best ballhandler and the senior PG has answered the call. McRae uses a low center of gravity to get under his matchup and force them to double-friendly zones on the sideline or away from ball screens/the paint. He anticipates changes in direction well and has the hands/foot speed to capitalize on lazy ball-handling rhythms to force turnovers.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["2231846"],"_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":"If Spalding goes on a run fueled by forcing turnovers and getting out in transition, Sykes is usually at the epicenter of it. The physical southpaw takes pride in cutting off driving lanes and forcing his matchup to flip his hips and attack the other direction without losing the ball. He rebounds incredibly well for his sizeu002du002despecially at the offensive endu002du002d and isn't afraid to seek out contact on drives that gets him to the line.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":7,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d17d8cd17ac"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->