The Last Dance: Teddy’s Sunday Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a list of some notable Sunday standouts from The Last Dance in Chicago. Due to some family obligations, I could only cover morning games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1428992"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6694092760dbe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 5'10” MN Fury guard stepped up vs Powerhouse Sunday morning. Footwork and ball control was sensational and he used that to break off defenders on numerous instances. Buried a few 3-pointers while creating buckets transition. Underrated on-ball defender despite his height. Dished out plenty of assists, too. One of many key contributors in a 58-54 win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2105284"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6694092760e1e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Chatham was a big time playmaker this morning against MN Fury. Very creative off the dribble which helped him find lots of inside scores. Also drew several fouls in the process. Put back his own 3-pt miss by immediately crashing the boards in the first half. His abilities to make plays as a passer were just as impressive and showed he can be a double-double threat with tons of assists. Contested midrange and 3-pointer followed. Did everything he could with the ball to keep Powerhouse on this game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2420445"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6694092760e5f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The physicality was on full display this morning against MN Fury. Battled hard on the interior for numerous inside scores. Including at least three second-chance buckets. His best play came when he dribble past a defender for an and-one driving baseline which he capped off with a reverse layup. Finished with 11 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":[2433515],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6694092760e99"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A high-energy point guard who was part of a dominant win against [program_tooltip program_id='2078408' first='Team' last='Rose']. Showed plenty of confidence from behind the arc with a pair of early triples. But was just as effective with his distribution. Got everyone involved. I mean literally everyone because they all had at least one bucket by halftime. Part of a group playing outstanding team ball which doesn't get overlooked by college coaches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140580"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6694092760ed9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I love the long-term potential in this 6'3” combo. Did a terrific job spacing the floor against [program_tooltip program_id='2078408' first='Team' last='Rose'] while also playing aggressive in the paint. Even set some screens to help free guys up. Leading to numerous open buckets. Forced tough shots defensively in the second half too en rout to a blowout win. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2126448"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6694092760f19"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Currently a top 20 MN prospect in the class of 2027. [player_tooltip player_id='2126448' first='Colton' last='Purcell'] also made heavy contributions to their blowout win vs [program_tooltip program_id='2078408' first='Team' last='Rose']. First player to reach double figures with efficient three-level scoring. As a defender, he could guard anyone on the floor and made it look easy doing so. Even a factor on the defensive glass in this game with numerous boards.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2323278"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6694092760f5e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">6'6” big man from Pinckneyville made an impact vs Florida Venom. Used lots of strength on the interior to draw fouls and finish through contact on many instances. Also did well freeing himself up on the low block to help him score a few more buckets. Solid contributor on the glass. Did a good job boxing out and fighting for loose balls. Ultimately finishing this game with 19 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->