Friday EYBL Standouts

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He hit the glass hard on both ends of the floor, initiated the fast break and made the right read, defended multiple positions, knocked down C+S looks, and even hit several midrange shots off the bounce. The handle has improved and enables him to navigate at a higher level in tight spaces, taking advantage of his good vision and decision-making. With his size and frame, he has an enticing blend of skills that can turn him into a high-level prospect at the next level if he chooses the right developmental situation.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1361741"],"_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":"Anthony shone as a bright spot for [program_tooltip program_id='2076999' first='Team' last='Melo'] as a high-level shot-maker that is beginning to knock down more self-created looks and in-rhythm C+S opportunities as he has matured to realize that the ball will find him if he gives it up and moves to space. The handle has improved and he's able to get to pull-up midrange jumpers or floaters in the paint much more efficiently before the defense can react. He's beginning to see opportunities to hit teammates with the pocket pass and passing up faders from the paint when he picks up his dribble in favor of finding an open teammateu002du002d leading to more efficient numbers and a better offensive flow. 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His perimeter shooting is vital to the undefeated run that his TTO 17u group is on so far this season, providing the spacing needed for the driving lanes of his teammates.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1370498"],"_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":"Every time Team Herro seemed to mount a comeback, Lewis came through with a bucket off the bounce to build the lead back up. He's done a great job of attacking hard closeouts to get into the paint and score over taller defenders. His physicality and assertive driving paths to the rim created easy looks for him to convert around the basket. Those drives set up easier pound dribble pull-ups off the bounce that he converted well in transition and in the halfcourt.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["1225694"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"Henderson was the most impressive athlete that I saw at EYBL, with his assertive style of play accentuating a burst that really impacted the game vs Boo Williams. His defenders continuously thought they could beat him to a spotu002du002despecially in transitionu002du002d and were instead met with a runaway freight train that detonated above the rim on several occasions. His timing on cuts to the rim and willingness to make the extra pass on lobs to his bigs created easy looks for JL3.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["1702258"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"An undeniable athlete that played incredibly hard at both ends of the floor, Priester set out to make his presence felt on the offensive glass and my oh my was he successful. 2 putback dunks in the 1H against Iso Joe led to more assertive drives to the rim for the remainder of the game. An athletic W/F tweener that guards well on or off the ball, Priester collected 4 blocks in the 1H alone off of sheer effort and raw athletic gifts. The handle is good enough to create better driving angles to the lane and his midrange shooting ability shone through on several long reboundsu002du002d interesting prospect to track in 2025.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_player":["1351717"],"_player_evaluations_8_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"Shot the cover off the ball but what stood out was the footwork and IQ to find gaps in the defense off the ball, the timing of his cuts, the precise angles he took to get openu002du002d the patience and attention to detail were impressive. Kinziger shoots the same shot every time with good form, gets it off in a hurry, and hit some quick C+S opportunities coming off screens that were well-contested. Competed defensively, was in gaps, communicated, navigated screens wellu002du002d definitely a prospect to track in the 25 class","_player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_9_player":["2219497"],"_player_evaluations_9_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"Dean-Vines' athleticism really stood out in a game against Pro Skills, throwing down 4 tomahawk dunks off vert or off the 1-2 stepu002du002dwhich at his height was very impressive. Long arms, aggressive, athleticu002du002d he impacted the game at both ends with his energy and IQu002du002d always in the right position. Can hit C+S perimeter jumpers but thrived as a driver that hit the glass well at either end of the floor.","_player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_10_player":["1358852"],"_player_evaluations_10_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_10_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_10_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_10_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_10_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_10_evaluation":"Furnish gives his team the steady play-making that you want from your PG but with some shooting and self-creation shots. A pure PG first, he got past his matchup and kept him on his hip while drawing the help to create an open look for his teammates. He comes off ball screens tight and makes quick, decisive reads while he has the airspace to do so. Very active and pesky defensively, drew a charge in transition and was effective in his digs down to the blocku002du002dforcing several tie-ups.","_player_evaluations_10_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_11_player":["1341455"],"_player_evaluations_11_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_11_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_11_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_11_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_11_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_11_evaluation":"Franklin is a 2-sport athlete (football) and that was easy to tell, the aggressive style of play shown through on both ends while the speed and strength at his size made him an effective driver to the rim. Very explosive with a quick change of directionu002du002d it's rare to see your PG on the receiving end of lobs but he flushed two 1-handed alley oops in transition in one quarter. Midrange pull-up was smooth, created a nice change of pace to catch the defense lacking after scoring on drives to the rim. 2-man game with his bigs was effective on the second side PnR.","_player_evaluations_11_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_12_player":["1578619"],"_player_evaluations_12_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_12_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_12_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_12_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_12_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_12_evaluation":"Haltiwanger did a great job of creating his own shot off the bounce and that perimeter scoring helped his team come back in the 2H to make it a close game. Effective on or off the ball in USC Unleashed's fullcourt press, his close-out angles and poke-outs helped his team force turnovers before scoring or getting to the line to cut into the lead.","_player_evaluations_12_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":13,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6649f0aacc918"} /-->