Team Spotlight on Arsenal Hoops 15U

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri puts the spotlight on a few grassroots teams after a very successful summer season. After taking an opportunity to watch these teams, we will give some evals on their individual players. Today, we take a look at the [program_tooltip program_id='2075283' first='Arsenal' last='Hoops'] 15U team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tyler Ray: A 6'3" 2027 forward from MICDS who has the versatility to excel anywhere on the court. He has a big physical body, which enables him to guard bigger players in the low post. He can also operate inside on offense as well. He can also play the point-forward role with his playmaking skills and high basketball IQ. He also attacks well off the dribble against those bigger defenders. He can also hit the open 3-pointer off the catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2334951' first='Xavier' last='Clark']: A 6'1" 2027 guard from St. Mary's who is an energizer bunny with his speed and great motor at both ends of the court. He can really be disruptive on defense with his activity and instincts, which lead to deflections and steals. He is an exciting player in the open court with his coast to coast drives. He stays on the attack in the half court where he can score at the rim or find the open teammate with a kickout for a 3-pointer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2836914' first='Jackson' last='Moad']: A 6'2" 2027 wing player from Affton who plays the game in an old-school manner. He plays at his own pace and he doesn't get sped up, and he gets what he wants done. That's because he's physically strong and he can get his way to the basket with power. The young lefty passes the ball well and he can knock down open 3-pointers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2509009' first='Jackson' last='Tabash']: A 2027 guard from Webster Groves who is one of the top young sharpshooters in the St. Louis area. When he gets a good look from long distance, you can usually put the three points in the book. He stays on the move and will find the open spots on the floor to keep the defense spread with his shooting. He can also attack the close out with the dribble to shoot the short jumper or find an open teammate on the draw and kick.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Myles Jelks: A 5'9" 2027 point guard who has excellent quickness and is very shifty with the ball in his hands. He can break down defenders to get where he needs to be on the court. He is a good distributor who can thread the needle with a nice dime. He can also play off the ball with his ability to score. His pull up jumper from the mid-range in nice and he can also shoot the deep ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bodie Buxner: A 6'1" forward from Ladue who didn't look to score very much, but he made a good contribution to the offense for two reasons. First, he is a good and willing screener. Second, he is a "propeller" with how he kept the ball moving on offense with his passing. The ball never stuck in his hands and the offense kept flowing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->