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Summer Standouts: Freshman Edition

Summer Standouts: Freshman Edition
David Glubochansky
David Glubochansky
August 15, 2024 @ 09:01 AM
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Monta Ellis Jr.
Monta Ellis Jr. 6'3" | SG | 2028
TX
Chris Williams
Chris Williams 6'1" | CG | 2027
TX
Johnathan Rodriguez
Johnathan Rodriguez 5'10" | PG/SG | 2028
TX
Kelton Robertson
Kelton Robertson 6'3" | SF | 2028
TX
Dylan Steffe
Dylan Steffe 6'0" | PG | 2028
TX
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>Here are some of the standout players from the summer of 2028, showcasing exceptional talent and performance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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":"[player_tooltip player_id='2635242' first='Monta' last='Ellis Jr.']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_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-66be0a22d5645"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In 2028, [player_tooltip player_id='2635242' first='Monta' last='Ellis Jr.'] has demonstrated exceptional defense with key shot blocks. On the offensive end, he excels at finishing around the rim under pressure and scoring from long range.</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":[2465678],"_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-66be0a22d56b6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2465678' first='Johnathan' last='Rodriguez'] has stood out with his performance. He has consistently made impressive ahead passes, shot the three-ball effectively, and gotten to his preferred spots. As a quick guard, he has also proven to be a proficient scorer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2420191"],"_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-66be0a22d5708"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2420191' first='Kelton' last='Robertson'] is a tall wing player with the right size for his position and impressive shooting range, both off the catch and dribble. He showcases a clever playing style and a quick release on his shots.</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":"[player_tooltip player_id='2557951' first='Chris' last='Williams']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_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-66be0a22d57bb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2557951' first='Chris' last='Williams'] has emerged as a top performer with his impressive shooting displays. He has also demonstrated a strong floater game, adding versatility to his offensive skill set.</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":"[player_tooltip player_id='2194543' first='Dylan' last='Steffe']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_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-66be0a22d5876"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2194543' first='Dylan' last='Steffe'] has excelled with difficult shots off the dribble and leveraged his speed to drive to the rim. This crafty guard is definitely one to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->


Here are some of the standout players from the summer of 2028, showcasing exceptional talent and performance.

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Monta Ellis Jr. Monta Ellis Jr. 6'3" | SG Prosper Walnut Grove | 2028 State TX

POS N/A
CLASS 2028

Monta Ellis Jr. Monta Ellis Jr. 6'3" | SG Prosper Walnut Grove | 2028 State TX

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Johnathan Rodriguez

Johnathan Rodriguez

TX
PG/SG
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CLASS 2028
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Johnathan
Rodriguez PG/SG
Class
2028
Height
5'10"
HS
Mansfield Lake Ridge
|
TX
Summer Standouts: Freshman Edition
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Kelton Robertson

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CLASS 2028
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Kelton
Robertson SF
Class
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Height
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TX
Summer Standouts: Freshman Edition
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Chris Williams Chris Williams Chris Williams 6'1" | CG Stratford | 2027 State TX

POS N/A
CLASS 2028

Chris Williams Chris Williams Chris Williams 6'1" | CG Stratford | 2027 State TX

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Dylan Steffe Dylan Steffe Dylan Steffe 6'0" | PG Frisco Memorial | 2028 State TX

POS N/A
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Dylan Steffe Dylan Steffe Dylan Steffe 6'0" | PG Frisco Memorial | 2028 State TX

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