Mike’s Friday EYBL Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I took a trip to Memphis for the May live period checking out the top talent on the EYBL circuit, in this article I'll break down the standouts I caught on Friday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2461889"],"_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-6828116764c25"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Continuing to score the ball at an elite level, Zeigler scored 21 points in both of the 15 U contests he had today as his scoring ability translates against the best of the best in the country. With a quick first step and deep range from the outside, it's really pick your poison in how to guard Ziegler. I also was encouraged by Zeigler's active hands defensively, being active on the ball and securing 10 rebounds in the game I caught. Look for Zeigler to start to make national noise if he continues to perform at this level for the remainder of the EYBL season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2194726"],"_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-6828116764c93"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I was a big fan of Buckley's pace on the ball and passing ability. Not being sped up as a processor, Buckley made some nice passes and his lefty pocket pass to a cutting big was my favorite pass of his on Friday. A two foot finisher at the rim, Buckley played on balance and was efficient with the looks he took. One of the standout 15 U players from Friday. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2571917"],"_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-6828116764d12"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In a defensive battle on both sides, the team that made shots consistently was going to have the edge and Washington provided that for his team on Friday morning. Knocking down a handful of shots off the catch, Washington also has a strong frame that allowed him to be physical on both ends of the court. I also was impressed with Washington's relocation ability off the ball, moving to generate open looks and shooting the ball with confidence.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1483438"],"_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-6828116764d6d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">My first time watching Miller and I left a fan of his game. A point guard who can get you into actions and take care of the basketball, Miller was the starting floor general for a City Rocks team that runs some of the most complex actions and has some of the best ball movement on the EYBL circuit. Once the ball starts moving, Miller hit a couple catch and shoot 3-pointers while also getting to his spots with a few mid-range pull-ups. Already with a handful of low to mid major Division I offers, I think Miller could be a stock riser this summer based on what I saw on Friday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2792254"],"_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-6828116764dce"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Efficiency was the name of the game for Gulley who went 8/9 from the floor in a dominant victory for Team Thad on Friday evening. A super athletic wing, Gulley started the game with three slam dunks in the first two minutes of the contest and that set the tone for the rest of the game. I also was a fan of Gulley's activity on the offensive glass, getting a couple putback layups for his team as well. If Friday night was any indication of how Gulley will play for the rest of the EYBL season, he'll be one of the biggest stock risers on the circuit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->