Early Grassroots Eye Catchers 17U Wings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's been at least a month since the state champions were crowned and AAU is about 4 weeks away from the first live period events of the summer. Here we take a look at some guys who have had some eye catching weekends so far this grassroots season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1220126"],"_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-67fff218cb5bb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A walking highlight any time he steps on the court, he's always a threat to do something that you can't explain in most games. But in the first couple of tournaments in the opening weeks of AAU, he's shown a comfort level both with the ball in his and with shooting off the catch that we didn't see much of this HS season. After a big win over an EYBL squad this past weekend expect a surge in his recruitment soon. *Recently offered by Mount Olive</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":"Simon Quinn","_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":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77247","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Greenfield","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"NC Rampage","_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-67fff218cb676"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Known more on his HS team as a role player, the lefty wing has had some big performances in AAUs opening weeks. Known most for his jump shooting and the energy that he brings to the defensive end he's shown a solid ability to create his own offenses while not losing any of the prowess he shows on the defensive end of the floor. If this level of play keeps up he could be the next player from Greenfield on a college roster next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2243110"],"_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-67fff218cb6d8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"> could have listed Donaldson with the forward prospects due to his size a prowess on the glass. But in the championship of the Rise Tip Off, he showed a lot of flashes of being able to put the ball on the floor and even step out to hit jumpers at a solid rate. Add in the ability to finish above the rim and he's one to watch going further in the grassroots season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2819493"],"_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-67fff218cb725"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">During the HS season, he isn't asked to score a lot of points most nights due to the depth of the Farmville Central roster. So this grassroots season Dixon has been a nice surprise, he has been [program_tooltip program_id='2078546' first='Team' last='Trezz']'s most consistent scoring option and showing a solid scoring bag in doing so. He's been getting to the cup at a solid rate and hitting the mid range pullup with some consistency. Has the potential to be the next college guy out of Farmville, one to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1280981"],"_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-67fff218cb76c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Torn ligaments in his knee held him out for most of last year's grassroots season and all of his Junior year. He's come back with the same bounce, combo guard like handle, and the three level scoring ability that made him a solid prospect before the injury. An eye popping dunk in the opening tournaments showcased his explosiveness and a big three to retake the lead against Expressions EYBL showed his shot making ability. If the play continues expect coaches to be calling as the grassroots season gets underway.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->