#PHBashInTheDesert – Saturday Afternoon Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Day Two of the <strong>Prep Hoops Bash in the Desert</strong> consisted of talented teams and players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Here I highlight a few of the standout performers from Saturday afternoon</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1598402"],"_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-681914669db92"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>(AZ Select James 17U)</strong> Rios was one of the more explosive players at the event. He was almost impossible to stay in front of and seemed to be playing at a different speed than everyone else. Johnny was hitting from 3, getting to the mid-range, and attacking the rim at will. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1591735"],"_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-681914669dc18"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>([program_tooltip program_id='2144495' first='Team' last='Elevate'] 17U)</strong> Antwan was very efficient and had an excellent all-around game. He was confident on the offensive end and showed a variety of moves from the mid-range. He also showed the ability to step out and hit a spot-up three-pointer. Gilkey was also very active on both the offensive and defensive boards. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2848285"],"_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-681914669dd3b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>([program_tooltip program_id='2773013' first='AZ' last='EVO Elite'] 16U) </strong>Tyler's offensive game was smooth. He consistently knocked down three-pointers and showed off his ability to put the ball on the floor and go by his man. He also showed off some nice athleticism that allowed him to to shoot over taller players. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2434650"],"_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-681931c22b5fa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>([program_tooltip program_id='2144495' first='Team' last='Elevate'] 16U)</strong> Ashton played very well the couple of times that I saw him. He knocked down three-pointers consistently and hit from several spots on the floor. His quick release on his shot caught the defense off guard. Despite his offensive game, he is also a terrific passer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2849977"],"_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-681931c22b65a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>(Valley Elite)</strong> Piero is a point guard who played a very good floor game when I saw him. His shiftiness and change of speed helped him handle the defensive pressure very well. Aiden also showed the ability to hit the open shot when offense was needed from him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->