Bicentennial League: 2024-25 POY Watch List

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is a review of the prospects who are the front runners to win the 2024-25 POY Award in southeastern Pennsylvania's Bicentennial Athletic League.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1466616"],"_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-67241d784bc98"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In 2023-24 Lyren played the bulk of his minutes at shooting guard where he averaged 12 points per contest. However, towards the end of last season Lyren started getting run as a primary ball handler. Lyren took advantage of those increased touches by scoring more. Included in that stretch was a 19-point (4 triples) post season game against Jenkintown. Lyren continued to play more point guard minutes on the July grassroots circuit as well as during recent fall ball action. Back in mid-July he posted 31 points (9 threes) in the HG Summer Jam Fest title game. In recent weeks he was named as a top performer at several fall showcases. In addition to splashing triples, Lyren can hit mid-range jumpers as well as runners. He is an elusive ball handler and owns a high IQ. That combination enables Lyren to score and distribute off the bounce.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1867336"],"_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-67241d784bcf0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Martin could be the most under-hyped double double machine in the area. Last season his double double list featured impressive games of 22 point and 10 rebounds against Faith Christian as well as 21 points and 10 boards vs. Delco Christian. Martin is a long and fast athlete who can beat opponents in a variety of ways. Thanks to his speed and finishing skills, he can produce points in the open court. In the half court, Martin is an extraordinarily accurate 3-point shooter with logo range. Plus, he can blow past a defender with the dribble and then unleash a floater or get to the rim for a lay-in. When a defender overplays Martin, he will smartly cut backdoor for an easy bucket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1271436"],"_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-67241d784bd32"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Orange is the heavy favorite win the 2024-25 BAL POY award. Last season he averaged 17 points and 7.7 rebounds to go along with 4 assists per game. He was named as a 1st Team All-BAL selection for the second straight year. Over the last two months of fall ball action Orange has played outstanding basketball. Just last weekend he was named as a top performer at the DELCO Fall Shootout. Orange can score from both guard spots via his high percentage 3-point shooting or attacking the rim of the dribble. When Orange gets into the lane off the dribble, he can score, drop a dime to the dunker spot or kick out to an open shooter. His speed, filthy handles, and ability to finish through contact enable Orange to thrive in the open court. In recent weeks Orange has received a handful of D3 offers.    </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2330116"],"_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-67241d784bd6e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">During his junior campaign Smith posted 17 points along with 6 rebounds per night and was a 1^st Team All-League selection. After a monster summer on the HGSL circuit, we are expecting that Smith's stat lines will be even more impressive in 2024-25. Smith is a two-way playmaker with length and speed. He has a knack for turning defensive stops into transition baskets. On half-court possessions Smith will beat his defender off the dribble and get to his mid-range spots or all the way to the cup. He can also lace triples from all around the arc. Smith's well timed off ball movement frequently produces quick catch and lay-ins for him. College coaches are sleeping on this versatile two-guard / wing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->