5 At Live

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Live is one of the most anticipated grassroots events in the country this weekend. There are over 200 teams set to appear. The action tips off on Friday evening and there will be talent of all ages and skill sets all over the gyms. We're going to give you 5 must see players at Prep Hoops Live!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1588185"],"_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":"I'm going to start here simply because what Slack did a couple weeks ago in Milwaukee on the Prep Hoops Circuit. The Midwest Stampede 2026 Black star averaged over 27 points per game which was good enough to be the leading scorer nationwide in PH Circuit action. And he wasn't overly shot heavy or taking bad looks. Slack found put backs, worked off the ball and was efficient with his jumper.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["2218165"],"_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='2218165' first='Andrew' last='Lake'] had sort of a coming out party this high school season. He was part of a terrific season at Troy High School. I actually wrote in an article back in February that programs should have their eyes on Lake and that message rings true once again in grassroots season. He's an efficient perimeter player that recognizes good looks at the basket and buries his jumper at a high percentage.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1588188"],"_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":"Blasko can be seen running with [program_tooltip program_id='2075551' first='Indiana' last='Game'] 2026-1 National. He's really versatile in the backcourt as he can play on or off the ball effectively. Blasko is an excellent shooter with range that extends beyond the arc. He's a very underrated passer though. Blasko sees the floor and knows where his teammates are. He plays very well off screens where he can attack and score as well as dish the ball off.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1561096"],"_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":"I always seem to run into Nicholson at Prep Hoops Circuit events and he always shows up ready to play. He's a long wing that just seems to have a nose for the ball and a knack for making plays. He's an athletic and creative finisher in the open floor and can lead a break or fill in on the wing. Nicholson is bouncy and active under the rim and can score over top of his defender.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1588081"],"_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":"Francis is a very interesting prospect that coaches will want to know. He's a next level shooter through and through. Always has been, but coaches will love the growth that has taken place in his game in just a year. Francis hasn't just improved defensively, but he's made defense a strength. He has good defensive vision and quick hands on the perimeter.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664490896d867"} /-->