Nebraska Expo: Top performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last weekend players from across Nebraska gathered in Bellevue to compete in 1-on-1, 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 play at the Nebraska Expo. In this article, I'll highlight some of the top performers I saw at the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2617619"],"_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-670d40de57d2b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2617619' first='King' last='Knight'] was the best player I saw at the Nebraska Expo last weekend. Knight is an all-around guard who competes on both ends. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Knight played well in the 3-on-3 portion of the event but he shined in the 5-on-5 portion. He scored at will in the first scrimmage in a multitude of different ways.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> Whether it was using the triple threat or beating his man off the dribble Knight got to his shot at will. Knight also excelled at drawing fouls. Knight's greatest skill is his jump shot, he made several threes off the catch and dribble on Sunday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Knight has a near-automatic lefty jumper, he excelled off the catch but was also able to get to pull-ups off the dribble. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Knight also showed his chops on the defensive end in the scrimmages. He often found himself in the right place for steals and deflections. Knight overall controlled the game for his team last weekend. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2609232"],"_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-670d40de57d83"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2617603' first='Antonio' last='Carson Jr']. was another stand out of the Nebraska Expo and one of the vocal leaders of the camp. Carson led his team to multiple 3-on-3 wins and to 5-on-5 success. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carson was an absolute pest on the defensive end pressuring the ball at the point of attack. He got a little too aggressive at times picking up fouls, however, the energy he brought was contagious. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There were times when he made ball handlers genuinely uncomfortable bringing the ball up disrupting the offense of the other team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He also was one of the better offensive players at the camp. He shot it well from behind the arch, especially off the catch. Carson also showcased his ability to get to the rim and finish through contact during the event. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If Carson can carry his play into the season he should be prime for a jump up the ratings however, he can stand to improve his situational awareness at times. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2617620"],"_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-670d40de57dc1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Konor Kralik showcased a lot of skills for a player his size on Sunday. Krailik dominated the 1-on-1 portion of the event. He got to the rim with ease and showed flashes of advanced shot creation. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kralik didn't shoot it the best during the event but the mechanics are there. While he didn't shoot the lights out he was still able to make shots, especially off the catch where his shot prep and form shined through. <br><br>While he may be a good shooter getting to the rim was where he was most effective. He was one of the tallest players at the camp and was able to use that to his advantage. He almost had the highlight of the camp in 5-on-5 when he attempted to dunk someone after blowing by his defender on the perimeter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kralik experimented with different step-back and side-step shots on Sunday, he didn't make a ton of them but his balance looked good on the 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='2617621' first='Ma'Kye' last='Burns']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Creighton Prep","_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","fullHeight":true,"anchor":"acf-block-670d40de57e4c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2617621' first='Ma'Kye' last='Burns'] was one of the best guards in attendance at the Nebraska Expo.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"> Burns showed off his craftiness with the ball and his ability to create his own shot. Burns got to the rim by using his speed and his handle to get by defenders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When he got to the rim he used a variety of different finishes to overcome his lack of height.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He also showcased a good passing feel making good passes in pick-and-roll and kick-out situations. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->