Freshman Showcase: Guards/Wings Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>With such a large turnout of 2028 prospects at the Freshman Showcase, Prep Hoops Dakotas has more names to mention. We'll look at some guards/wings with a notes version on what the prospects brought to the table, in terms of skills and playmaking. We have prospects from South Dakota, North Dakota, and one from Minnesota. Let's get to know their games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2352526"],"_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-66e22f56897de"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Some solid length from the guard spot. Long and basketball-friendly arms. <br><br>-Can handle the rock and has some passing skills</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I think he has some upside if he keeps getting taller/longer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Will need to develop more playing strength and movement, but he has skills </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Could blossom into a solid prospect </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1655915"],"_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-66dedf498e03b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Trigg is a set shooter that can shoot the lights out from three. He made multiple threes from the top of the three-point line. He was locked and loaded, ready for the pass. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good size for a Freshman with a developed frame.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2443041"],"_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-66dedf498e0a9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Shooter with solid length</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made multiple threes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crashed boards for put-back off the glass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Defended the ball-handler tightly and made them work.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Contested shooters</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustled back on D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Active without the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2276696"],"_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-66dedf498e1cf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Good and solid build/frame</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High IQ passer that moved it around the horn quickly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Threat shooting the ball out to the three-point line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ran the floor for a transition layup </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-And-1 finish at the hoop — rewarded for running the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had an impressive and long up-court pass that was on the money.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2548374"],"_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-66dedf498e261"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Knockdown lefty three-point shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch-and-shoot three-point specialist </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shot the three well, making multiple three. Consistency from game to game. Consistent release and shooting form.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick shooting release with no wasted movement.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2545288"],"_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-66dedf498e2a3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Active cutter without the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pushed the tempo and accelerated the pace of the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cut well without the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Effective backcut</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Got into the lane, pump-faked, step-through layup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2545305"],"_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-66dedf498e2e3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Showed a capable floater game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shifty with the ball to get into the lane</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played PG with good quickness</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2543460"],"_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-66df80c8cb373"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Explosive first-step off the drive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sprints the floor on D if his opponent gets a head start running the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Will pull from three off the dribble after breaking down defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great ball-handler</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Individually skilled offensive creator — doesn't need a pass or screen to score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2548367"],"_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-66df80c8cb3f1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Solid back-dribble between the legs to relieve ball pressure.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looking to spot-up from three and be shot-ready.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ran the floor for an easy catch and lay-in — beat the defense before they could get back.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2542801"],"_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-66df80c8cb45c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Swished a corner three</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crashed the boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Went off the drive from the three-point line and powered through contact for an And-1 finish off the glass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nailed a deep pull-up three off of a relaxed crossover dribble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Was a pressure defender, flew around, and beat the offensive player to their spots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Moved well, and moved athletically </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2434046"],"_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-66df80c8cb4c2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Had a nice steal where he jumped the pass, then went into transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Got into the middle of the lane and kicked out to a shooter for a make three.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played with great energy </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ran and pushed in transition </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Went for steals and would push the pace after a forced turnover.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Brought heavy pressure to the ball-handler.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2344662"],"_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-66dfbbbf90889"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Skilled passer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good handle — can make some moves and back-dribble behind the back.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Got into the middle of the lane after a perimeter drive — kicked out to a shooter for a make three.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Easy transition layup </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Swish corner three after he tracked down an offensive rebound.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Wing three swish off of a pass — didn't hesitate </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2548363"],"_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-66e22f56899dc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-A short and stout build</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shot and three-point release looks and feels smooth.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gets down and defends </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Will box-out shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Once his body matures more and becomes more developed, the more his range will increase, along with his consistency from three.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->