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#PHBashInTheDesert: Dynamic Bucket Getters

#PHBashInTheDesert: Dynamic Bucket Getters
Anthony Fortuna
Anthony Fortuna May 11, 2025 @ 03:36 PM
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Caleb Palmer
Caleb Palmer 2026
CA-S
Malaki Ypma
Malaki Ypma 6'4" | PG/SG | 2026
OR
Ethan Downey
Ethan Downey 5'10" | SG | 2025
AZ
Tory Gholston
Tory Gholston 5'11" | PG | 2026
AZ
Adam Hubbard
Adam Hubbard 6'4" | CG | 2025
AZ
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this article I feature dynamic guards I saw play at the Prep Hoops Bash In The Desert last week. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>They all hunt shots and find ways to score. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1274847"],"_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-68210a42f03e3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1274847' first='Adam' last='Hubbard'] showed off his versatility at the Prep Hoops Bash In The Desert. He was getting out in transition and throwing down dunks with authority. He was also draining shots from the outside and getting to the line. On defense, Hubbard caused problems for his opponents with his athleticism and wingspan. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2426130"],"_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-68210a42f047f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2426130' first='Ethan' last='Downey'] was cooking last Sunday against Mpire Basketball Club. He was moving a lot off ball, and getting open. From there his teammates hit him for catch and shoot opportunities. He buried one triple after another, despite the defense getting hands in his face. By the end of the game he had connected on five 3-pointers, and it was almost enough to get Rancho Elite the win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2498985"],"_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-68210a42f04fc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I was able to catch Malaki Ypma play last Saturday and he caught my eye with his size and perimeter shooting. He was fairly quiet in the first half, but then he really turned it on in the second half. Hitting back to back 3-pointers, and then he also added another a few minutes later. In addition to his scoring, he uses his height and length to his advantage on defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1323293"],"_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-68210a42f057a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1323293' first='Tory' last='Gholston'] went to work against Legacy. He was splashing in shots from downtown and creating space off the dribble. I also liked how he was setting his teammates up for easy buckets. On the other end of the court, Gholston was playing stout defense and didn't give his guy much breathing room. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2847024"],"_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-68210a42f05f0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Caleb Palmer plays with good pace, which allows him to get to his spots. He can also stop on a dime and shake his defender. A majority of his baskets come near the rim, but he is a capable mid-range shooter as well. On defense, he knows how to time blocks and had 2 in the game that I saw. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

In this article I feature dynamic guards I saw play at the Prep Hoops Bash In The Desert last week.

They all hunt shots and find ways to score.

Adam Hubbard

Adam Hubbard

AZ
CG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Adam Hubbard

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State: Arizona
School: Dream City Christian

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#PHBashInTheDesert: Dynamic Bucket Getters #PHBashInTheDesert: Dynamic Bucket Getters #PHBashInTheDesert: Dynamic Bucket Getters showed off his versatility at the Prep Hoops Bash In The Desert. He was getting out in transition and throwing down dunks with authority. He was also draining shots from the outside and getting to the…

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Ethan Downey

Ethan Downey

HEIGHT 5'10"
POS SG
CLASS 2025
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Ethan Downey

State: Arizona
School: Chaffey

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#PHBashInTheDesert: Dynamic Bucket Getters #PHBashInTheDesert: Dynamic Bucket Getters #PHBashInTheDesert: Dynamic Bucket Getters was cooking last Sunday against Mpire Basketball Club. He was moving a lot off ball, and getting open. From there his teammates hit him for catch and shoot opportunities. He buried one triple after another, despite…

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Malaki Ypma

Malaki Ypma

OR #147
PG/SG #34
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2026
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Malaki
Ypma PG/SG
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
HS
Beaverton
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#PHBashInTheDesert: Dynamic Bucket Getters
I was able to catch Malaki Ypma play last Saturday and he caught my eye with his size...
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Malaki Ypma

State: Oregon
School: Beaverton
Club: ProSkills Basketball, Portland, OR

I was able to catch Malaki Ypma play last Saturday and he caught my eye with his size and perimeter shooting. He was fairly quiet in the first half, but then he really turned it on in the second half. Hitting back to back 3-pointers, and then he also added another a few minutes later. In addition to his scoring, he uses his height and length to his advantage on defense.

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Tory Gholston

Tory Gholston

HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Tory Gholston

State: Arizona
School: N/A

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#PHBashInTheDesert: Dynamic Bucket Getters #PHBashInTheDesert: Dynamic Bucket Getters #PHBashInTheDesert: Dynamic Bucket Getters went to work against Legacy. He was splashing in shots from downtown and creating space off the dribble. I also liked how he was setting his teammates up for easy buckets. On the other end of…

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Caleb Palmer

Caleb Palmer

POS N/A
CLASS 2026
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Caleb Palmer

State: Southern California

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Caleb Palmer plays with good pace, which allows him to get to his spots. He can also stop on a dime and shake his defender. A majority of his baskets come near the rim, but he is a capable mid-range…

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