PH Midwest Showdown 15U: Day 2 Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These players made a major impact for their respective teams on Day 2 of the Prep Hoops Midwest Showdown.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2824170"],"_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-67f55ccfbdfe4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Zimmerman was a calming presence for [program_tooltip program_id='2485560' first='G-Elite' last='']. His steady ball handling and decisions making allowed for great spacing in the half court. His pace with the ball got him to his spots and created great looks for his team's offense.His willingness to run the floor opened up opportunities for drives and took away help defenders. Defensively, he impressed me with his lateral quickness and discipline with his hands. When [program_tooltip program_id='2485560' first='G-Elite' last=''] made big runs it had much to do with Zimmerman's activity and communication. </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":"Koldon Johnson","_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":"","_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-67f5269899633"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Johnson is a sturdy wing who used his size and strength to his advantage. He proved to be a mismatch when reaching the painted area and scored easily with either hand. His size and motor was impressive and he beat his opponent down the floor. He was also a capable of leading the break in some instances. Johnson surprised me with his willingness to pressure up on ball handlers in the open floor. He displayed his quick feet and active hands in pressing situations.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2447771"],"_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-67f526989967d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Arft had his hand in a great deal of impact plays for All Wisconsin on opening day. He did a great job protecting the paint on the defensive end. He had his head on a swivel seeing both the ball and his match up. His help made for tough contested shots for driving opponents.&nbsp; The six foot four wing has an impressive motor and is quick from end to end in transition. When attacking the basket he was surgical in the paint. What really stood out was his ability to finish strong through contact with either hand.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2824156"],"_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-67f52698996c1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lemirand led with his energy on day 2. The six foot two wing proved capable of being the engine on both ends of the floor for [program_tooltip program_id='2485560' first='G-Elite' last='']. His activity in the passing lanes and fronting the post erased his match ups productivity. He made high-level decisions in the open floor after turning his opponent over. [program_tooltip program_id='2485560' first='G-Elite' last=''] played through him in important moments of games. His willingness to bump and create contact in the paint got him easy baskets. Most impressive was his decision making when drawing a second defender. [program_tooltip program_id='2485560' first='G-Elite' last=''] played with more fluidity when he was on the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->