Rumble in the Rapids: 15U Highlights and Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Standout performances highlighted the 15U division at Rumble in the Rapids. Competition breeds success, and these prospects pushed one another in back-and-forth barn burners. Here are some notes and observations on the Class of 2028 — keep a pulse on these guys.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2759317"],"_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-680e62795e039"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Braden is a very active, well-rounded player. A great example of his versatility is how he splits time between bringing the ball up as a guard and operating from the high post. Both spots highlight his natural vision, consistently making the simple but effective pass to set up assists.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2539732"],"_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-680e62795e099"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudson has the shooting ability to spot up on the perimeter and wait for kick-outs, but that would be a waste of the rest of his game. McLean loves the baseline drive, either taking it all the way to the rim or, if cut off, making a smart read with a jump stop, reverse pivot, and a kick-out to the open shooter. In transition, he stays under control, slowing down to let defenders fly by and finishing with ease.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2758909"],"_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-680e62795e0dd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Collin is ultra-aggressive, finding his way into gaps you didn't even know were there. Whether going off one or two feet, Rademacher is a balanced finisher, staying composed through traffic. Along with his slashing ability, he's also a capable three-point shooter, never hesitant to let it fly from beyond the arc.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2830540"],"_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-680e62795e11e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I've seen a lot of [player_tooltip player_id='2830540' first='Landon' last='Bowers'] over the past month, but this latest viewing revealed something new in his game. I had already been impressed with Landon's scoring ability; however, this time, it was his ball handling and ability to beat defenders off the dribble that stood out. Bowers' use of changes in speed and direction made it increasingly difficult for defenders to stay in front of him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->