G365 High Desert Showdown: 17U Standouts From Day 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I was able to watch a number of 17U games at the Grassroots 365 High Desert Showdown yesterday. Below are a few of the standouts that I saw.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I will also be coming out with more articles soon, featuring more top players from this weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2412296"],"_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-68335f3f02515"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2412296' first='Logan' last='Charbonneau'] (pictured above) performed well in the PA Elite's win over the California Bears. He was driving to the cup and sinking floaters. He also hit shots from the perimeter and made timely passes to his teammates for easy buckets. In addition to his contributions on offense. Charbonneau gave his man he was guarding very little room to operate.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2122232"],"_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-68335f3f0256d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kaden Arnold was efficient from the field in Team Right Now's win over Utah Future. He showcased a quick and pure release from beyond the arc and made multiple 3's . He also got downhill a few times for lay-ups. On the defensive end, Arnold was competing hard and effecting his opponent's shot selection with his length and athleticism.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1614839"],"_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-68335f3f025b1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ayman Ismail wasn't on my radar before, but he is now. The Team Right Now bucket getter was making it rain from the perimeter and playing with good pace. Defenders had a very tough time staying in front of him when he got out in the open court. Ismail has a solid vertical too, and he had both a dunk and a block against Future Elite. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1945207"],"_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-68335f3f025f1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1945207' first='Dominic' last='Rudd'] was a menace on defense for PA Elite yesterday. He was constantly picking of passes when the other team was attempting to advance the ball. Once he secured the steal he was dishing the ball off to shooters in the corner or forwards that were up ahead. I also saw him throw down a big dunk in transition and he splashed in a pair of 3-pointers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1529853"],"_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-68335f3f0262f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1529853' first='Tai' last='Coleman'] made a positive impact on Saturday by making 3-pointers and scoring transition points for Team Right Now. He managed to slash through the defense on a number of occasions for lay-ups as well. On defense, Coleman was staying in position and didn't give the Future Elite guards much of a chance to drive. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->