Nebraska Hoops Elite Team Spotlight

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nebraska Hoops Elite NXT 17 u Brown/Graham finished 4-1 at the recent Finals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1580083"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-66bbbbf86e6fe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams is the lead guard for NHE and operates as a puppet master of sorts, pulling the strings of the defense. Williams is a two-way guard who despite his shooting struggles over the weekend has good shot mechanics and shoots the ball with confidence. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He excels as a playmaker, he often creates open catch and shoot threes for his teammates by driving and collapsing the defense. Williams uses one hand off dribble passes&nbsp;in the pick-and-roll allowing him to hit his teammates in stride. My favorite part of his game was how he advanced the ball early in transition. His early passing is sudden but an important part of his team's offense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams is also a hard-nosed defender who pestered his opponent all the time. All-around Williams was hard to take off the court over the weekend and his presence on the court often led to success for his team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2143634"],"_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-66bbbbf86e76a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bryant is the other lead guard for NHE and is a good complement to the other guards on the team. Bryant has a good arch on his shot&nbsp;with a fast release. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bryant was a responsible decision-maker for most of the weekend and got timely buckets for his team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Justus Gardiner","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Crete","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Nebraska Hoops Elite NXT 17 u Brown/Graham ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66bbbbf86e7fa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gardiner is one of the more versatile forwards in his class and should be a threat to rise up the rankings this upcoming season. He is a big forward who has good hands on defense. He racked up several steals over the weekend whether it was playing the passing lanes or stripping bigs in the post. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gardiner guarded the posts exceptionally over the weekend, however the most promising part of his game could be the dribbling and playmaking flashes he showed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offensively Gardiner finished well around the rim whether it be off cuts to the rims or the post-ups. If he is able to extend his range and make a consistent midrange jumper he will be hard to guard. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2143637"],"_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-66bbbbf86e841"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Herrera shot the lights out in NHE's five games. Herrera shot the ball with no hesitation almost every time and hit an alarming clip. His confidence rarely wavered, even after a possession where he air-balled, he got the ball from a few steps beyond the three-point line the very next play and launched it before the defense could react. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Herrera didn't shoot many non-three-point shots but when he did he didn't look uncomfortable like some players who are strictly shooters. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1591144"],"_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-66bbbbf86e880"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tolbert came off the bench for NHE however his impact kept him in the game in high-leverage moments throughout the tournament. Tolbert is a decent defender who competes for steals and plays bigger than his height. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On the offensive end Tolbert uses his creativity with his handle and his speed to blow past his defenders. After getting past his defenders he was one of the best finishers on the team. Tolbert finished well around the rim by using veer steps to cut off defenders neutralizing their size advantage. He also was able to finish through contact well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1936596"],"_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-66bbbbf86e8b7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cole is a long athletic wing who has shooting upside. Cole's length bothered offensive players throughout the tournament whether it was contesting shots or picking up full court. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As far as his offense Cole didn't shoot the ball the best over the weekend however his form and confidence in taking shots from deep bode well for him as a shooter going forward. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Trevon Robinson","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77247","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Omaha North","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Nebraska Hoops Elite (NXT) - EYCE","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66bbbbf86e92d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Robinson showed flashes throughout the weekend of being a viable scoring option and a capable defender. His length on the perimeter allowed him to effect shots with well-timed contest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">On offense when Robinson put his mind to scoring he was able to score. If Robinson is more assertive he has all the tools to be a real scorer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":[2617473],"_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-66bbbbf86e96d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gibson is an offensive-focused forward who is a threat from deep. Gibson has a good form and does not hesitate to shoot when he feels that he's open. He didn't have the best weekend from deep however he showed his ability to score in other ways including getting to the rim with close jumpers, mid-range one-dribble pull-ups and off-ball cuts. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->