Rhode Island’s Stretch Run Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our <em>Stretch Run Standouts</em> series heads to <em>Rhode Island</em>, where we'll take a look at the <em>Rhode Island Interscholastic League</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are five prospects from across the state that we believe will have an impact on the postseason race in the coming weeks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Owen Pfeffer","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Barrington","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67a2a809835b6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pfeffer, a guard out of <em>Barrington</em>, has helped his team to a 13-4 record and the <strong><em>#3</em></strong> spot in <em>Division I</em>. A lefty lead guard, Pfeffer is a solid on ball defender that isn't afraid to be physical at the point of attack and does a nice job of reading the offense and predicting their next move. His ability to generate steals and deflections leads to easy run out opportunities on offense. He has the ability to handle in traffic, can switch speeds and directions, and doesn't get knocked off his lines as a driver. He's capable of making catch and shoot threes, but is at his best getting downhill and being a physical finisher around the rim. <em>Barrington</em> has a chance to make a deep run and if they do, Pfeffer will most like play a big role.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2553697"],"_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-67a2a80983661"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Delbrey, a guard at <em>Classical</em>, has guided his team to a 10-5 record and the <strong><em>#5</em></strong> spot in <em>Division I</em>. One of the better athletes in <em>Rhode Island</em>, Delbrey has the ability to put up a double-double any time he steps on the floor. He's already a 1,000 point scorer that has proven capable of having big scoring performances on the biggest stage. He gets it done at all three levels, but showcases a quick first step and the ability to finish with length and athleticism at the rim. He uses his physical tools to his advantage on the defensive side, proving to be disruptive in passing lanes and capable of cleaning up on the glass. <em>Classical</em> has a history of success and if they want to make a deep run this winter, Delbrey will need to make some noise.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2547060"],"_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-67a2a809836e0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sward, a guard from <em>South Kingstown</em>, has led his team to a 14-4 record and the <strong><em>#3</em></strong> spot in <em>Division II</em>. A strong perimeter shooter, Sward is a two-way guard that makes as big of an impact defensively as he does offensively. He moves well without the basketball, relocates into passing lanes off drives, and is always shot ready on the catch. With the ball in his hands, he's capable of getting downhill and making plays in the paint, where he absorbs contact and makes the right read as a finisher or facilitator. Defensively, his frame and strength allow him to guard mutliple positions and he's proven that he isn't afraid to be physical and make plays in the paint, boxing out and securing rebounds at a high rate. <em>South Kingstown</em> has had a good season and is primed to make a run at states with a guy like Sward on their squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2553762"],"_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-67a2a80983759"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stearns, a wing out of <em>West Warwick</em>, has helped his team to 13-4 record and the <strong><em>#4</em></strong> spot in <em>Division II</em>. A big time athlete on the wing, Stearns is a one man fast break and can go for 20+ on any given night. He does a nice job of getting to his spots in the mid-range off the bounce, showing the ability to rise up and finish over the defense with a high release point on his jumper. He runs the floor really well and shows a great understanding of how to utilize his length as a finisher around the rim. He defends in space, rebounds above the rim, and has a good feel for jumping passing lanes. <em>West Warwick</em> is in a great spot heading into the postseason and should be able to rely on Stearns to have a few more big scoring nights this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Jack Colvin","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77244","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Toll Gate","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67a2a8098385d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Colvin, a guard at <em>Toll Gate</em>, has led his team to a 13-4 record and the <strong><em>#1</em></strong> spot in <em>Division III</em>. A gifted scorer, Colvin does a nice job of reading the defense and making scoring decisions based on his reads. He's a big time shooter from behind the arc that runs the floor in transition and works hard to get open without the basketball. He shows a quick first step when attacking closeouts and the ability to finish through contact in the paint. Defensively, he's tough on the ball and does a nice job of rebounding in space. <em>Toll Gate</em> has put themselves in a good position as the postseason nears and should have a chance to make a deep run if Colvin can continue his scoring ways from behind the arc.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->