2025 Players to Have On Your Radar

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There is going to be a ton of Senior talent going into next year and I'm thrilled to see it taking shape. Below are a handful of student athletes that are a must-see whenever you get the chance to catch them this summer and next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":2442500,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Shadrach Morris","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'5u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77247","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Cypress Creek","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Epic Academy 17U Nxt","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Morris is a strong, energetic forward that elevates his entire team in multiple ways. His footwork is impeccable in the paint - he patiently works his way around and away from his defenders and if that doesn't work, he elevates for a fadeaway and a clear look at the basket. Opponents tend to pick up on his talent quickly and he draws a lot of attention from the defense, which he smartly uses to make quick, jaw-dropping passes to wide open teammates. He stays ready down low at all times - grabbing offensive boards, hitting high-percentage shots, exhausting the defense, doing the dirty work - you name it, Shadrach has it covered. He's got a nice pump fake ability, which toasts his opponents if they fall for it, which they often do. At times, there's no pump fake needed because he'll simply overpower and outhustle his defender. He can alter his shot in mid-air with solid hangtime and he's calm when double-teamed, often times scoring anyway and leaving his opponents shrugging. 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