Battle of the Borders Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the battle of the borders containing over 300 teams last weekend, there are plenty of players to choose from. Here are just a couple that caught my eye during the weekend of play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1601813"],"_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":"Michael is such a talented player, being well rounded and making plays on both ends of the court. Defensively, he moved his feet well and used his strong frame to keep opposing players out of the paint. Masini has a lights out mid-range shot as he can rise above defenders smoothly and find his spots with ease. He dominated for his [program_tooltip program_id='2076260' first='FOH' last=''] 16u squad, helping them get to the semi-finals in the 17u bracket.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1611748"],"_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":"Warren is from Oregon, attending high school at West Linn HS. Stanton had a great weekend for More Than Hoops, displaying a lot of paitience in his game. He didn't force anything and always let the game comes to him. His athleticism helped him grab rebounds right off the glass and push the ball in transition. Stanton smoothly hit his jumper, having a beautiful release on the ball. The one thing that stood out to me the most? His floater game, he was able to get downhill and consistently drop his floater in above defenders.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["2026056"],"_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":"I had never seen Varryk play live until this past weekend and he impressed me instantly. He is a 2027 graduate who is playing years above his age. When I say Hardges can shoot the three, I really mean he can shoot it. He lets it fly when he's left open, off the dribble or off the catch. His dribbling abilities are there too, being able to be shifty and create space for himself when defenders are playing tight defense.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1696693"],"_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":"Drew helped lead his team to a championship win over the weekend at the Battle of the Borders. Jones is an electric guard who knows how to control the pace of the game nicely. One thing that stood out for me was his ability to change direction and speed in an instant. He can finish with either hand and controls the ball with both as well. He reads screens at an elite level, having a great pick and roll game and a phenomenal pull up jumper.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1863247"],"_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":"Chase is a great young point guard who is going to have a big season next year for Auburn. He has been displaying great guard instincts, handling the ball at an elite level and being able to dribble through double teams. His shot from deep will go in if you leave him open and Chase has great off ball movement, so defenders need to stay on their toes when guarding him.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1984492"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"Aman is a great role player and glue player on any team he is on. He knows his roles on the court and excels at them in a big way. He is long and lanky, which helps him get to the rim and finish over defenders. Sterling can really shoot it, especially from deep. He has a quick release which helps him get shots off right when he touches the ball, before defenders even notice. His game has evolved this summer and I'm excited for what next year could be for Aman.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":6,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66461057162c9"} /-->