Hoop Group Spring Jam Fest: Prospects to Scout

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is a preview of prospects from Pennsylvania who college coaches need to scout this weekend at the Hoop Group Spring Fling tournament in Manheim, Pennsylvania.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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":"Jack Hayes ","_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":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Plymouth Whitemarsh ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='2428023' first='Philly' last='Revolution']","_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-68273ec733cdc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hayes is a versatile floor general who does a tremendous job of piloting the fast break and directing half-court possession. His speed, quick burst and elusive dribble moves get him to the rack for lay-ins whenever he wants.  Hayes can also get paint touches and then slip a pass to the dunker spot, kick out to open shooters or thread the needle to a cutter. His next level point guard skills also enable Hayes to operate as a one-man press break. Plus, Hayes can knock down jumpers from all over the floor. On defense Hayes is a fantastic team defender who keeps everyone connected with his communication skills.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1424337"],"_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-68273ec733d41"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This multi-sport star (also a football standout) is a speedy and athletic lead guard with a solid frame. Those assets combined with his deep bag of dribble moves make Hubbard an off the dribble wizard. Once Hubbard has blown past his man he can get to rack for a hoop or drop dimes to teammates. He also excels at pushing the rock in the open court for scores or assists. When defenders sag off Hubbard, he will splash threes. Additionally, Hubbard has flashed the ability to slide off-ball and shoot threes as well as slash to the cup from the wing.   </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":"Justin Mayers, Jr. ","_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":"5'11u0022","_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":" Scranton","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='2245515' first='NEPA' last='Elite']","_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-68273ec733dcf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mayers isathletic andagile prospect who does his scoring damage from 15 feet and in. Operating as an undersized small forward, Mayers can take him man to the rack off one or two dribbles from the elbows, the wing, or the baseline. Once he gets into the paint, Mayers can navigate his way through traffic with a nice Euro-step and then finish through contact. Mayers excels at moving without the ball in and around the painted area. His footwork and positioning skill make him especially effective on block-to-block cuts as well as dives to the rim. Mayers attacks the offensive glass for put backs too.   </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2427981"],"_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-68273ec733e1a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Scott's quick burst, up-tempo, three-level scoring skill set is built for the grassroots circuit. This weekend Scott will be playing with Philly Elite, and he will torture opponents with his 3-point shooting and dribble drive scoring. Scott can knock down triples of every variety, but he is especially lethal at shooting from deep off the bounce. On the fast break, he will not hesitate to slam on the breaks at the arc and pop a trey. His step-back shooting must be respected too. On half-court possessions, Scott can use his elusive handle to create scoring opportunities for himself at the rim or to draw the help defense and then deliver well-timed passes to teammates.</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":"Jake Wright","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_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":"77244","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Kiski School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Caveman Academy","_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-68273ec733ea0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This lefty with a high IQ and non-stop motor is a fantastic transition scoring guard. Wright will catch opponents by surprise with his agility and ability to finish strong at the rim with either hand. When he is not slaying opponents in the open court, Wright is hitting jumpers at every level. His ability to execute a head / ball fake, then put the ball on the floor to find open space for a clean look is extremely impressive. Wright is especially effective at shooting threes and mid-range jumpers off the bounce. Wright is the frequent recipient of double teams, but he is quick to recognize that scheme and smartly move the ball to an open teammate. During the 2024-25 high school season Wright averaged 16.5 points. and 7.5 rebounds per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->