Thankful For The Sophomores

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's the week of Thanksgiving and it's time to remember all that we are thankful for. I'm privileged enough to cover literally thousands of athletes from across the country. This has given me the opportunity to meet so many athletes that I'm thankful for. I'm going to narrow a list of hundreds down to just a few examples and give you some basketball related reasons why.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Take a look at the "Thankful For The Seniors" and "Thankful For The Juniors" articles below!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prephoops.com/2024/11/thankful-for-the-seniors/","type":"wp-embed","providerNameSlug":"prep-hoops"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-prep-hoops wp-block-embed-prep-hoops"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://prephoops.com/2024/11/thankful-for-the-seniors/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prephoops.com/2024/11/thankful-for-the-juniors/","type":"wp-embed","providerNameSlug":"prep-hoops"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-prep-hoops wp-block-embed-prep-hoops"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://prephoops.com/2024/11/thankful-for-the-juniors/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2381130"],"_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-674722029ee68"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He was absolutely lighting up the Sophomore ID camp this fall. I told Makuag "You look like one of the best in the gym. Keep proving it". I tested him. I wanted to see how he responded. Well, Makuag started playing EVEN BETTER and going EVEN HARDER. I'm thankful for an effort and a player like that.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2399962"],"_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-674722029eee8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I'm incredibly grateful that our paths crossed this past spring and summer. Honestly, I'd never seen him play. I had no idea how good he was. Kurncz is that good. He has the chance to be an elite wing in the the class of 2027. Kurncz has been well coached and plays the game the right way. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140509"],"_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-674722029ef39"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It's easy to be thankful for a young man like Landon. The kid is just a beast. There's absolutely no fear in his game. Dirschell relishes the challenge of facing top notch players and guarding the biggest and the best. He has an attitude and approach to athletics that screams success.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2404301"],"_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-674722029ef86"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Parmentier had me hooked immediately. He has an awesome court demeanor and attitude that's refreshing. Parmentier's approach will get him far in the game of basketball, and outside it as well. Plus, who wouldn't be thankful for watching that jumper splash through the net?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2433938"],"_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-674722029efd2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A post player that let's his D guide his game? Yes please. I'll be thankful for that all day, every day. Aagesen brings an energy and excitement to the floor. You can tell that he loves the game and loves to compete. He has a frame and skill set combo that you don't find incredibly often.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->