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The Prelude Session 2: Standout 17U Prospects

The Prelude Session 2: Standout 17U Prospects
Devontae Cobb
Devontae Cobb July 14, 2024 @ 11:58 PM
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Mario Wooden Jr.
Mario Wooden Jr. 6'6" | SG/CG | 2026
TX
Dorian Johnson
Dorian Johnson 6'7" | PF | 2025
TX
Jayden Ramnanan
Jayden Ramnanan 6'1" | CG | 2025
TX
Bryceson Melvin
Bryceson Melvin 6'5" | SG | 2025
TX
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He makes great use of his body to create space and draw fouls, utilizing phenomenal strength, physicality, and body control in the lane. Melvin couldn't have made driving to the basket look any easier. He went around defenders like they were cones and exploded off his feet with ease.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1515345"],"_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-6694ac5ce80e7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1515345' first='Jayden' last='Ramnanan'] could catch fire and add to the scoring load with his shot-making off the bounce. He often hops into his pull-up three-pointers, which helps him achieve balance and rhythm quickly. This technique keeps his body aligned, generating a consistent release point before letting it fly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2164324"],"_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-6694ac5ce812b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2164324' first='Dorian' last='Johnson'] possesses phenomenal size and build with broad shoulders, showcasing a body ready to be honed at the next level. With good explosive athleticism and versatile scoring ability, he could be a dominant force in the paint on both ends. He also showcased a reliable spot-up jumpshot that stretched the defense. When it came to rebounding, Johnson displayed an excellent sense of timing and anticipation, allowing him to predict where the ball would come off the rim and position himself accordingly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2222528"],"_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-6694ac5ce816b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2222528' first='Mario' last='Wooden Jr.'] kept a low, balanced, and aggressive defensive stance as he sat down and defended the ball on the perimeter with the determination cut off driving angles and limit up jumpshots. He consistently ran his man off the three-point line or forced them to catch and handle the ball from a distance they weren't comfortable scoring from. Incredible length and Impressive use of it, particularly on the ball or in the passing lanes where Wooden showed a knack for getting deflections, tips, and steals just by having his arms stretched wide or high above his head.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->
Bryceson Melvin

Bryceson Melvin

TX
SG
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SG
CLASS 2025
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Class
2025
Height
6'5"
HS
RWG Stem Academy
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TX
The Prelude Session 2: Standout 17U Prospects
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Jayden Ramnanan

Jayden Ramnanan

TX
CG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Jayden
Ramnanan CG
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2025
Height
6'1"
HS
Flower Mound Marcus
|
TX
The Prelude Session 2: Standout 17U Prospects
Jayden Ramnanan could catch fire and add to the scoring load with his shot-making off the bounce. He...
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Dorian Johnson

Dorian Johnson

TX
PF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS PF
CLASS 2025
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Johnson PF
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2025
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6'7"
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Eastern Hills
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TX
The Prelude Session 2: Standout 17U Prospects
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Mario Wooden Jr.

Mario Wooden Jr.

TX
SG/CG
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SG/CG
CLASS 2026
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Mario
Wooden Jr. SG/CG
Class
2026
Height
6'6"
HS
ISchool Of Lewisville
|
TX
The Prelude Session 2: Standout 17U Prospects
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