AAU 17U Standout Scorers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These guys represent some of the top scoring guards across the 2026, 2027, and 2028 classes. They have been key guys on their 17U squads this spring and have a natural knack for finding space and knocking down shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2196830"],"_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-6838ab116bd70"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McLaughlin is a knockdown shooter when afforded even a little space outside and has the awareness to side-step hard closeouts or take a dribble in to get clean looks. Shows great touch on floaters and runners around the paint and finishes well with either hand from various angles at the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2021598"],"_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-6838ab116bdc6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Averaged 15.5 ppg to lead his [program_tooltip program_id='2076260' first='FOH' last=''] squad at the first EYCL session while shooting 50% from the field and 40.9% from 3PT. Just a very smooth operator with the rock, has a great crossover that covers good ground and he's got great feet to transition from the dribble to his shot. Showed up in a big way at the state tournament this winter and has continued to raise his stock with an impressive offensive profile.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2021608"],"_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-6838ab116be0a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Great floor spacer with the clutch gene. Used to hitting big shots and has good range from a few feet behind the arc. Really effective with runners and floaters to take advantage of space with controlled attacks, and can hit them with consistency over tight contests. He's pretty efficient from each level and has really been ramping up the defensive effort this spring to round out his game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2625563"],"_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-6838ab116be93"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He's a kid who forces you to guard him as soon as he crosses half-court. Has incredible range, is patient using ball screens to create space, and displays crafty footwork from any spot on the floor. Not just a great shooter/scorer though, shows awesome presence with the ball to evade pressure whether it's doubles, traps, or getting blitzed on screens, and has great vision to get the ball to guys in space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->