Notable Ballers from Club Hoops

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">PHD is reflecting back on club basketball from the spring/summer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this article, we have 5 ballers from ND and 5 ballers from SD.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These players were impressive, noteworthy, eye-catching, and awe-inspiring. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">See below for the reasons why we picked these ballers to be in this article. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1964872,"width":"308px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/NoteworthyPlayers.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/NoteworthyPlayers.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1964872" style="width:308px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong>ND</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1497483"],"_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-66c2b8794f74e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>WHY?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Chairman of the boards, hoops w/ great effort, has eye-catching strength/power</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A disruptor on defense, TOUGH scorer on the block, relentless &amp; persistent </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-His game took a step in right direction, improved confidence, explosive dunker, </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1541562"],"_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-66c2b8794f7ad"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>WHY?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Proved that he can fill up the scoring column and rack up the rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressed me w/ outside shooting, scoring off the bounce &amp; finishing at the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looks almost ambidextrous around the hoop, super intrigued with lefty scores </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1657448"],"_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-66c2b8794f7ef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>WHY?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Wildy-successfull off-season, seems like he performed very well at every event</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive &amp; consistent shooting from beyond the arc &amp; 15-feet, elite elevation</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Phenomenal finisher &amp; dunker, more than just a scorer, creates/passes/solid D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1541298"],"_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-66c2b8794f82c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>WHY?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a ton of success &amp; won a bunch of games in club ball, GREAT size/length</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Game-changer in lane/around hoop, nice feet, good improvemnt this summer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Large lefty, caught well when I watched, plays hard &amp; hustles, an inside scorer </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1531064"],"_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-66c2b8794f86b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Had an excellent club season, his game upgraded &amp; evolved in a big way</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lefty, showed he can attack off bounce both L &amp; R, proved he can hit the 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gritty/strong/tough, hard to guard with his improved inside/out scoring ability</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong>SD</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1466940"],"_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-66c2b8794f8a9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>WHY?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played/performed well up in 17U divison every time I watched on the PH Circuit</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Always imrpessed w/ his rebounding &amp; strength, nose for the ball, strong finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Is a better passer than I realized, above-the-rim-finisher, versatile weapon on O</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1784724"],"_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-66c2b8794f8e5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>WHY?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressed with his length, pull-up jump shot, plays in transition, creative slashing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Serious upside on D, productive rebounder, adept passer &amp; capable ballhandler</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Talented shooter from deep &amp; mid-range, proved to be a jack-of-all-trades</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1641211"],"_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-66c2b8794f91e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>WHY?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Dealt with injuries in the spring but turned it up in KC during live periods</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Playmaker in transtion, produces points from all levels, creator, sets the table</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sharp handles, skills, and hoops IQ with quality quickness/mobility</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1263164"],"_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-66c2b8794f959"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>WHY?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressed me late spring with his fluid &amp; smooth shooting from 3-point land</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looks to have added muscle, strength, speed, explosion, and overall skill </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Top-notch feel for the game, menacing O-playmaker, takes what the D gives him</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1641478"],"_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-66c2b8794f995"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>WHY?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has added impressive msucle and strength since last season, physical &amp; tough</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Exciting potential on the defensive side &amp; cleans the boards up, 2-way player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Proved to be a legit shooter from behind the arc, 3-level bucket getter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1272514,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/08/PHD.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/08/PHD.jpg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-1272514" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->