Weekend wrap up: Five Standouts from Omaha action

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Puma;s session 3 took place in Omaha last week. With several Nebraska-based programs competing in the event here are five of the standouts from the weekend.</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":"Makkiah Sanders","_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":"5'10u0022","_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":"Lincoln Southwest","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='2135066' first='Nebraska' last='Supreme']","_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-6803e74c2dca2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>The Sanders Twins were two of the best guards in the entire session last weekend. They helped lead their [program_tooltip program_id='2135066' first='Nebraska' last='Supreme'] 17u Pro16 team to a perfect 4-0 weekend, where they won three of their four games by 14 or more points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"> Makkiah Sanders showcased his unreal first step, burning defenders on the way to the rim consistently.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Makkiah also showed his defensive prowess racking up several steals and applying constant ball pressure making opposing ball handlers uncomfortable. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Of the two Makkiah spent slightly more time off the ball over the weekend; however, when he did get his chance to run the show, his vision was on full display as he found open teammates in position to score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/ki_sanders0/status/1904190193554596194">https://twitter.com/ki_sanders0/status/1904190193554596194</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>space</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":"Uzziah Sanders","_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":"5'9u0022","_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":"Lincoln Southwest","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='2135066' first='Nebraska' last='Supreme']","_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-6803e74c2dd68"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Much like his brother, Uzziah Sanders showcased his elite-level speed throughout the weekend. Uzziah excelled at putting pressure on the rim and getting paint touches which led to points for himself and for others. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He had a good weekend shooting the ball especially off the catch knocking down several jumpers spacing the court. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In one of his best highlights of the weekend, the undersized guard broke away on a fast break, which he capped off with an emphatic dunk.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/UzziahSanders/status/1904549209698599306","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/UzziahSanders/status/1904549209698599306 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>space</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2621393"],"_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-6803e74c2ddc3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2621393' first='Makhi' last='Carodine'] had a strong weekend despite his team finishing 1-3. He showcased his high motor and consistency regardless of the score of the game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Carodine finished at the rim efficiently over the weekend, especially when going towards his right hand. He got to the rim seemingly at will with his first step, often finishing through contact when he got there.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Makhi also showed flashes of his improved jumper as he knocked down the occasional catch-and-shoot three. Overall, it was an impressive weekend to build on for the Millard North guard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/GetBucketsorDie/status/1911583135575290325","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/GetBucketsorDie/status/1911583135575290325 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>space</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":"[player_tooltip player_id='2909633' first='Chris' last='Garner Jr.']","_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":"6'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77245","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Norris","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='2076063' first='Lincoln' last='Supreme']","_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-6803e74c2de57"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2909633' first='Chris' last='Garner Jr.'] had an exceptional weekend and was one of the more productive and impactful forwards in attendance. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Garner is a dual-sport athlete playing football and basketball during the school year. His physicality stood out right away when watching him, especially on the boards. Garner rarely ever missed out on the rebounds he was supposed to get and fought for several rebounds he was out of position for, earning his team extra possessions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Garner used his athleticism on defense to keep opposing guards, wings, and bigs alike in front of him. On offense he often used his superior speed to beat bigger players off the dribble and his strength to bury smaller matchups. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He showed good touch from the midrange, knocking down several jumpers on the weekend as well. Garner was ultimalty a mismatch for most of his opponent, which helped lead his team to a 3-1 record.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/NXTPROMidwest/status/1766471507067253222","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/NXTPROMidwest/status/1766471507067253222 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>space </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2486558"],"_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-6803e74c2dea5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Grant Fredricks is more than just your average shooter and he showed why at session three. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While he is a more than capable shooter from outside, Fredricks is just as good, if not better, at putting pressure on the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> He's not necessarily a blur speed-wise or overly physical on his drives, however, he found ways to get to the rim and convert often. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has a ton of different crafty finishes around the rim and when he couldn't convert, he was finding contact and getting to the free throw line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A great example would be his 22-point performance, where he attempted a team high 10 free throws. He shot 83% on free throws this past high school season, making it a reliable part of his game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fredricks is confident playing out of an iso pairing, his ability to get to the rim with his midrange jumper, and his ability to shoot from deep, he is capable of scoring from all three levels. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18863183/67e2c4a8b94f342b6cd29b5a' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6803e74c2e167"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->