Rocky Mouyntain Mayhem: Early Prospects That Impressed

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#PHRockyMountainMayhem </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The second Prep Hoops event of the season jumped off to a hot start with some really talented prospects jumping out with their play. Sitting at that NoCO Sport Complex in Windsor, CO was a treat and I got to see the talent come in early with a lots of energy. Below, is first impressions on some of the first games that was viewed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>16U Prospects: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2395351"],"_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-68033313c092b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This was an early impact type of player for his club, where he led his team in scoring during the first half of the game. His play was more than that, though. He was a type of Swiss Army knife of a prospect for this game. The first note I wrote down was, "great cut to the hoop for a solid finish and bucket". Then, I thought that he showed he was a good athlete by being able to compete with anyone on the court. He had a handful of drive &amp; dishes, so the ball IQ box was checked. Then he started doing those effort items like the weak side rebounds for easy put back buckets or he picked up 3/4 court with good fundamentals and hard play on defense. I was impressed with him from the opening tip to the closing horn. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Call me impressed early with his play </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2397146"],"_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-68033313c09b7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He was his team's 'big', but I detected a bit more polish than a traditional center. He stands a good 6'7", which was great size for this contest. Strong post-ups, which means he is capable of imposing his physical will on others. He certainly displayed the ability to take two or three dribbles drives. He often passed out of his drives, though, where I would have liked to see him prove his footwork. I am hoping that I get to view another game and am looking for his team to utilize him more, so I can grade more. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Call me impressed early with his play. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2506226"],"_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-68033313c0a26"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The prospect looks the part, being long and lean. He has great size at 6'5". He impressed early because he was the main ball handler for his club often. He showed additional skill at attacking the hoop off the drive and then the will to help set up his teammates by dishing out of those drives when appropriate. Led his team in scoring in the first half, and was looked upon to make plays early and often. He gave me enough that I looked at the schedule of Saturday games and penciled his next one into my time slot. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Call me impressed early. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>17U Prospects</strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":"","_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68033313c0a9b"} /--> <!-- 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":2842927,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Dominik Konarski","_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":"6'2u0022","_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":"The Academy of Charter Schools ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"5280 Aces ","_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-68033313c0bc5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Player has solid size where I would list him at 6'2" / 6'3" and his frame was such that he could impose his will. I was impressed early because the kid showed me he could play. As soon as I sat down he hit a driving reverse-type layup that was in a bit of traffic. Next time down the court, he had another drive that showed a different ability than the first. A bit later in the same half of play, he pulled a snatch back 3-ball attempt that left his defender looking a bit cooked. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Call me impressed early</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1622240"],"_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-68033313c0c4a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Early on, I noticed that he was going to be one of the better athletes at the event. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He scored all of his double-digit point total in the second half, controlling the game, with the ability to get around the first defender often. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Call me impressed early with his play. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1874429"],"_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-68033313c0cd0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The gentleman and the one with the most sportsmanship of the tournament. At the end of the final buzzer, he sought out the referee first, and then, before he congratulated his teammates. The type of confident, look-you-in-the-eye type of prospect. Additionally, he was chosen as the player of the game by the opposing coach, which means the kid produced well on the court. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Count me impressed early with his play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->