Holiday Hoopla: 2027/2028 Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Basketball was brought back to the Greater Columbus Convention Center with a three day event as Holiday Hoopla brought out a 18 game schedule for fans across central Ohio. In this article we'll break down the underclassmen standouts from the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2461095"],"_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-67748d2e048fc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Norris had a strong offensive game for a young Hilliard Bradley squad that is growing game after game. A skilled offensive player, Norris can knock down deep jumpers and plays on balance when he attacks the rim. A high IQ player for his age, Norris plays tough help-side defense and also can read the defense for kickout passes. This looks like one of the best guards in central Ohio's 2028 class and a name we'll be closely monitoring throughout his high school career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2712636"],"_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-67748d2e0498f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another interesting name to watch in central Ohio's 2028 class, Reed-Davis has some physical tools to work with down the road. Already holding a long wingspan and active hands and feet defensively, Reed-Davis looks like a prospect who will be one of the best wing and guard defenders when he's an upperclassman in the state. I was also impressed with the perimeter shooting that Reed-Davis showed, knocking down a few shots with his feet set and he had another couple close misses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2712638"],"_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-67748d2e049f9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brunswick has an experienced squad with a lot of upperclassmen coming back from last season but Evert is a new name to know for the Blue Devils. He knocked down shots off the catch, rebounded it in the paint and provided a spark off the bench. Already holding good size on the wing and a body that can add muscle as he continues to age, Evert is a player who is in prime position to breakout as an upperclassman in northeast Ohio. However, he's already a valuable piece on one of the best teams in the region and could be crucial to their playoff push as a complimentary piece.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2453406"],"_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-67748d2e04a5a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the best wing guard athletes in Ohio's 2027 class, Gill moves like an athlete. His change of direction and pace makes it difficult to stop him in transition. I'm also impressed with Gill's finishing at the rim by using cuts off the ball and his teammates did a nice job finding him when he was open. When Gill is left open he can also knock down open shots from the outside. Hoping to see consistent production from Gill, he's got the ability to produce on both ends of the court at an extremely high level on an experienced Princeton squad that should aim to compete for conference and regional titles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->