6A Great 8 Notes: Productive Shotmakers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A handful of the most productive shotmakers and shot creators from the Great 8, these athletes were willing and ready to hit shots under pressure. Most often from off the catch opportunities, teams searching for floor spacers should look no further. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1478270"],"_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":"A lights out shooter off the catch, his perimeter gravity was successful in drawing out opposing defenders. His long strides at 6'4 make him a dependable downhill scorer, capable of creating space off the immediate rip and drive. He got quite a few opportunities at the rim while attacking the baseline, comfortable drawing contact against the opponent's best defenders. After drawing a shooting foul behind the arc on one of the final possessions in the fourth quarter, Lehman knocked down all three of his free throws, sending that group to overtime.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65e26df2da15a"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1360566"],"_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":"Wight showed his skill at such a height advantage, getting to floaters and quick attempts around the rim. Excellent diving to the rim from a ball screen, he got to a few attempts simply from deliberate slip screens. There was little Rock Canyon could do to contest his shots, bringing on every bit of 6'8. When needed, Wight could play the center, bringing in the unique advantage of a floor spacing frontcourt threat. Leading this ThunderRidge group in total points, his efficient scoring played a pivotal role in their consistent control of the lead. Capable of playing the 4 or 5 within this team, the forward provides plenty of spacing for driving teammates.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65e26df2da1c2"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2048131"],"_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":"David hit timely shots, including a clutch three pointer that played a pivotal role in their progression into overtime. He was not afraid to attempt big shots, certainly unlike most freshmen around. He will be a key figure in Rock Canyon's group for the foreseeable future, bringing in a quick twitch handle and even quicker release on the jumper.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65e26df2da212"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1369808"],"_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":"King opened up the game with a couple threes, immediately setting the tone and igniting a spurt of scoring in the first quarter. His shifty handle and strong frame were on full display, although his sharpshooting was too much for Fruita Monument's perimeter defense. A quick trigger shot maker, he is a scorer who cannot be given any space. Facing ThunderRidge in the Final 4, his ability to remain an impactful scorer against their array of big guards will be fascinating to follow.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65e26df2da261"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1764298"],"_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":"Wells provided consistent floor spacing throughout this matchup, getting to multiple threes to fall, often in pivotal moments. Not wavered by an incoming contest, the guard handled business versus Eaglecrest's array of athletic guard defenders. While not moving onto the next round, Wells will be one of the premier backcourt prospects along the Western Slope for the foreseeable future.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65e26df2da2ad"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1722623"],"_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":"Williams continued his steady impact like the rest of this season, a straight bruiser while attacking the rim versus opposing guards. Their quick first step and tight handle create plenty of scoring opportunities around the rim, they will be an elite perimeter prospect for the next few years. When given an opportunity off-ball, Williams was a consistent threat to score off the catch, already a dependable and efficient shooter. He even displayed great versatility scoring in traffic, especially dependable with the floater in the second half of this matchup.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65e26df2da2fa"} /-->