MADE Hoops Jordan Holiday Classic: Big Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Presented by MADE Hoops, the Jordan Brand Classic returned to Baruch College in New York City and brought us a slate of competitive matchups that consisted of some of New Jersey's nationally ranked players. In matchups that saw some of New Jersey's best programs compete against some of the better programs across the nation, let's take a look at some bigs that stood out throughout the weekend's action. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2634707"],"_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-677c81e4a74a4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Throughout the course of the game, [player_tooltip player_id='2634707' first='Kuai' last='Deng'] did a good job of playing within himself and finding ways to impact the game on both sides of the floor. Deng used his size and athleticism in combination with his high motor to be active on the interior, grabbing boards on the offensive and defensive glass as well as finishing around the rim, through contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1547475"],"_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-677c81e4a7507"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1547475' first='Jack' last='Bailey'] showcased much of what makes his offensive skillset unique at his size. Standing at 6'10", Bailey showcased his floor spacing abilities, knocking down multiple open looks from beyond the three point arc at an efficient clip. Bailey also contributed in the rebounding department for Blair. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1810844"],"_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-677c81e4a7552"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A steadily improving big, [player_tooltip player_id='1810844' first='Ramon' last='Soyoye'] showed flashes of what his potential could be. Soyoye showed flashes of his ability to be an impactful force on both sides of the floor, offensively and defensively. Soyoye showed flashes of being able to finish around the basket as well as protect the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1413226"],"_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-677c81e4a7598"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Using his athleticism and length to his advantage, [player_tooltip player_id='1413226' first='Nas' last='Hart'] was able to showcase his ability to finish around the rim as well as provide some value on the other end of the floor and rebound the basketball, helping College Achieve secure possessions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2201962"],"_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-677c81e4a75dd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2201962' first='Andrew' last='Iduh'] showed glimpses of being able to be an effective big man on both sides of the ball. Throughout the course of the game, Iduh showed an ability to catch dumpoffs in the dunker spot and finish around the basket. Iduh also showcased an ability to rebound the basketball at an effective rate and help secure possessions for Hudson Catholic. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->