Grit Region Finals: 15U Top Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Hoops Circuit made one of its' final pit stops of the Spring Season in Chicago over Memorial Day Weekend. PHI was in attendance covering all 3 venues for each age division. Teams came from all over the Midwest to compete for a first place trophy. Let's break down some of the top forwards I had the opportunity to witness over the 3 day event. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2459386"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2872010,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-683741677506e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bouncy forward with springs in his shoes. Can really get up for his size. Had 2 transition slams with 2 hands off 2 feet in the early afternoon game on Saturday. Uses his natural athletic ability to his advantage and plays tough minded. Can go off the dribble with a quick first step. Knocked down multiple spot up 3's through the weekend as team made it to the quarter finals. Most impressed with his determination and will to get the job done on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2850654"],"_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-6837416775101"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Played with an all 2029 team that competed up a division this weekend and performed well going 2-2. Plays in the 4- or 5-man role. Caught him Saturday night vs a team that made it to the quarters. A 100% energy and effort player. Got on the floor for loose balls and will sacrifice for the betterment of the team. Offensively converted on a tough take to the rim through traffic and hit a smooth baseline mid-range jumper in transition. Shares it effectively as well. Made a tip on a pass which he pitched ahead for an assist and made a drive and kick to the wing for a 3. Effects the game in multiple ways.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2519152"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6837416775189"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A lengthy shooting forward that possesses smart mobility filling the lanes as a 2 or 3 man. Played alongside some other well off talented guards but filled his role efficiently. Watched a couple pieces of 2 games on Saturday. Likes to run the floor for transition buckets. Made a solo steal and then finish at the rim all alone and another couple transition layups. Will spot up from 3 ball land as well. Finished with a team high 9 points in first half of last game Saturday evening.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2310787"],"_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-68374167751fe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smart anticipation reads on both ends of the floor. On Saturday night made a few pick offs vs a really tough athletic team full of quick guard play. Has an intriguing skill set because he's broad like a forward but is able to play a guard spot. Can fill each roll effectively. An efficient passer. Made an O board kickout, a dish off in the lane, and another great assist off an EOB on Saturday evening. Handles defensive pressure well and can convert in the lane in transition or half court drives.  Solid balanced attacker that can help a team in various ways.</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":"Jordan Bass","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77245","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"East Kentwood","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"BNB","_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-68374167752ee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Was the 3 / 4 man for an up paced tempo style team that got to the Quarters on Sunday. Pressured defensively hard in squad's first game of day on Saturday. Tallied him for 4 steals in the first half alone. Uses length effectively. Multiple breakaway lay-ins and stayed consistent on the glass on both ends. Defensively liked his energy and motor in guarding opponents' big men in the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->