Grind Region Kickoff: 2027 All Tournament Second Team

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Adrian Boarders, [player_tooltip player_id='2773591' first='Marcus' last='Wilson'], Jean Suazo, [player_tooltip player_id='2053545' first='Reed' last='Hellman'], and [player_tooltip player_id='2385408' first='Ben' last='Watkins'] were all named to the All-Tournament Second Team after standout performances that made a lasting impact. Adrian Boarders led with his selfless play and leadership as a true floor general, setting the tone for his team on both ends. [player_tooltip player_id='2773591' first='Marcus' last='Wilson'] brought physicality and aggressiveness from the wing, consistently attacking the rim and crashing the boards. Jean Suazo provided a scoring spark, heating up from three-point range and sparking key runs with his shot-making. [player_tooltip player_id='2053545' first='Reed' last='Hellman'] anchored the paint with his bruising style, using his strength to dominate inside and run the floor with purpose. [player_tooltip player_id='2385408' first='Ben' last='Watkins'] rounded out the group with his versatile scoring ability, showing soft touch on floaters and finishing strong around the rim.</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":"Adrian Boarders","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"JEB Elite","_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-67f4a79b71510"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As a quick and agile guard, he consistently makes smart decisions with the ball, always looking to create opportunities for his teammates rather than seeking personal stats. His coachability stands out—he listens, learns, and applies feedback immediately, making him a reliable presence in any system. On the court, he acts as an extension of the coaching staff, directing traffic, communicating constantly, and holding himself and others accountable.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2773591"],"_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-67f4a79b71570"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2773591' first='Marcus' last='Wilson'] is a strong, physical wing with an impressive combination of size and quickness. He thrives when attacking downhill, using his strength and explosiveness to get to the rim with purpose. Marcus plays with an aggressive mindset, always looking to finish through contact or draw defenders in. What sets him apart is his relentless effort—if he misses, he's immediately crashing the glass, giving his team extra possessions and making life tough for opponents.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2816223"],"_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-67f4a79b715bb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jean Suazo proved to be a spark plug throughout the tournament, showing his ability to catch fire early and shift momentum in his team's favor. He consistently knocked down timely threes, often sparking runs that gave his squad an edge right from the jump. Jean's confidence and quick trigger from beyond the arc made him a constant threat, forcing defenses to extend and adjust.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2053545"],"_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-67f4a79b71603"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2053545' first='Reed' last='Hellman'] is a physical force on the floor, embracing the role of a bruiser with his strength and toughness. He uses his body well to create space, move defenders, and get to his spots with purpose. Whether it's battling in the post or sealing off for a strong finish, Reed brings a physical edge that wears opponents down. As a big, he's also an effective rim runner, hustling in transition and putting pressure on the defense with his effort and timing.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2385408"],"_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-67f4a79b71648"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2385408' first='Ben' last='Watkins'] showcased his offensive versatility throughout the tournament, proving he's more than just a traditional big. He displayed soft touch around the rim and added a smooth floater to his arsenal, making him tough to defend in the paint. Whether facing up or working with his back to the basket, Ben found ways to score efficiently and creatively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->