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Sophomores: Creative Finishers In The Paint

Sophomores: Creative Finishers In The Paint
Logan Benson
Logan Benson December 20, 2024 @ 12:39 AM
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Cruz Johnson
Cruz Johnson 6'3" | CG | 2027
CO
Tatum Kocerha
Tatum Kocerha 6'4" | SF | 2027
CO
Rashad Austin
Rashad Austin 6'2" | SG | 2027
CO
Christian Cobb
Christian Cobb 6'6" | PF | 2027
CO
Gennaro Dorsey
Gennaro Dorsey 6'4" | CG | 2027
CO
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On any team, players who can accelerate tempo downhill and capitalize close to the rim and highly valued. Here's some guys who fit this criteria. Let's talk about it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2496100"],"_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-676510bee4536"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2496100' first='Cruz' last='Johnson'] is a polished wing who can use his height to convert on tough finishes over defenders. Johnson has perfected his driving abilities and can easily create space for himself, allowing him to succeed on offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2138433"],"_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-676510bee4599"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2138433' first='Rashad' last='Austin'] is a tenacious guard who has no problem putting his shoulder down, and earning trips to the free throw line. Austin is a humble and communicative player who lets his game do the talking.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2057084"],"_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-676510bee45e0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2057084' first='Gennaro' last='Dorsey'] is a floor general who commands any offense well. Dorsey excels in attacking the basket and getting crafty finishes to go in. Gennaro's potential is through the roof as a 6'4 guard, and I only see him improving as his high school career progresses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2422514"],"_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-676510bee4623"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2422514' first='Tatum' last='Kocerha'] is an emphatic finisher around the rim who isn't afraid to elevate and punch the ball down. Kocerha's athleticism makes him stand out to any crowds, and he electrifies the energy in any gym he goes to.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2138430"],"_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-676510bee466b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2138430' first='Christian' last='Cobb'] is proven to be a high flyer, elevating his game above the rim on a game to game basis. Cobb can cook any defender he faces, and is a prolific scorer who needs to be accounted for at all times for opposing defenses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

On any team, players who can accelerate tempo downhill and capitalize close to the rim and highly valued. Here's some guys who fit this criteria. Let's talk about it.

Cruz Johnson

Cruz Johnson

CO
CG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS CG
CLASS 2027
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Cruz
Johnson CG
Class
2027
Height
6'3"
HS
Heritage
|
CO
Sophomores: Creative Finishers In The Paint
Cruz Johnson is a polished wing who can use his height to convert on tough finishes over defenders....
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Cruz Johnson

State: Colorado
School: Heritage
Club: Elevation Flyers
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Rashad Austin

Rashad Austin

CO
SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Rashad
Austin SG
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
HS
Northfield
|
CO
Sophomores: Creative Finishers In The Paint
Rashad Austin is a tenacious guard who has no problem putting his shoulder down, and earning trips to...
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Rashad Austin

State: Colorado
School: Northfield
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Gennaro Dorsey

Gennaro Dorsey

CO
CG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS CG
CLASS 2027
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Gennaro
Dorsey CG
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
HS
Frederick
|
CO
Sophomores: Creative Finishers In The Paint
Gennaro Dorsey is a floor general who commands any offense well. Dorsey excels in attacking the basket and...
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Gennaro Dorsey

State: Colorado
School: Frederick
Club: Hard2Guard Colorado
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Tatum Kocerha

Tatum Kocerha

CO
SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Tatum
Kocerha SF
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
HS
Simla
|
CO
Sophomores: Creative Finishers In The Paint
Tatum Kocerha is an emphatic finisher around the rim who isn’t afraid to elevate and punch the ball...
Written by Logan Benson
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Tatum Kocerha

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State: Colorado
School: Simla
Club: P.L.U.T.O. Prospects
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Christian Cobb

Christian Cobb

CO
PF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS PF
CLASS 2027
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Christian
Cobb PF
Class
2027
Height
6'6"
HS
Denver South
|
CO
Sophomores: Creative Finishers In The Paint
Christian Cobb is proven to be a high flyer, elevating his game above the rim on a game...
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Christian Cobb

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State: Colorado
School: Denver South
Club: Colorado Roughriders
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