Duel in DFW – Standout Small Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Duel in DFW certainly lived up to its name, delivering thrilling matchups and showcasing a plethora of standout prospects. Among them, several small forwards caught the eye and left a lasting impression with their performances.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1569945"],"_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='1569945' first='Austin' last='Goosby'] emerged as the standout small forward of the event, impressing with his ball-handling skills in transition, elite scoring capability from all three levels, and versatility as an inside-out defender and rebounder. Notably, his enhanced aggressiveness in contested rebounding situations stood out as a significant improvement this year. With his well-rounded skill set and notable improvements, Goosby is poised to become a top priority target for college coaches moving forward.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1590879"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='1590879' first='Bryce' last='Dixon']'s trajectory continues to soar as he consistently delivers well-rounded performances game after game. A true 2-way player, he poses as a threat with scoring capabilities from all three levels while showcasing an elite motor. 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Flourishing in isolation situations, he utilizes a quick first step to his advantage and excels as a spot-up threat, effectively spacing the floor. On the defensive end, his aggression shines through, and he shows promising improvement when matched up against smaller, shiftier opponents. With his well-rounded skill set, Caden emerges as a player worthy of attention from college coaches.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1593894"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='1593894' first='Mayson' last='Thomas'] epitomizes the role of a workhorse wing, offering a versatile skill set encompassing scoring, defense, and rebounding. 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With an elite motor, Hines-Turner consistently made his presence felt on both ends of the floor, actively contributing to nearly every play. Defensively, he demonstrates versatility by guarding multiple positions and stands out as an elite contested rebounder. Although this was my first time seeing him play, Hines-Turner's performance undoubtedly piques my curiosity, promising further excitement as I delve deeper into his game.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":6,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6617eb281db0f"} /-->