7 Standouts From Prep Hoops Live

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Live in the Chicago area featured over 200 teams. There was talent at all levels in all divisions for coaches to see both live and livestreamed. There were a good number of players that caught my eye at the event. Let's take a look at a few of those athletes!</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":"Slack was at it again this weekend. 2 weeks ago he led all PH Circuit events nationwide in scoring. He's at least close again at PH Live where averaged 26.8 points per game. Slack is a true 6-4 guard that stays active around the rim as well. 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