Prospects Who Impressed During May Live Period…Part II

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is Part II in my review of prospects who impressed during last weekend's live period grassroots action.</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":"Jordan Epps ","_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":"5'11u0022","_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":"Shaler Area ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"PK Flash Red","_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-68311dc044297"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">At the HG Spring Jam Fest, this gifted floor general showcased a well-rounded skill set and a high IQ. Epps scored at all three levels, distributed, rebounded, and defended. But will college coaches will love the most about Epps is that he played with poise and valued the basketball. Epps never allowed opponents to speed him up, no matter how tenacious their defensive pressure. When Epps was on defense, he was a plus player who kept his team connected with his instinctive reactions and constant communication. Epps high point of the weekend was a 20 points and 8 rebounds performance against PA Running Aces.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1962882"],"_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-68311dc044345"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Robertson used the April grassroots circuit to increase his recruiting stock to the point where he is now one of the hottest 2027 prospects in the state. The upswing in his recruiting stock continued last weekend at EYBL S2, as Robertson posted 14 points and 5 assists per contest. Robertson's scoring skill set was extremely well balanced. His speed, athleticism, and elusive dribble moves enabled Robertson to produce points at the rim in the half-court as well as on the fast break. Robertson also blew past defenders, drew the help defense, and then delivered assists to cutters, the dunker spot and perimeter shooters. If a defender sagged off Robertson, he dialed up a three. Additionally, Robertson played with pace, swagger, and an endless amount of energy. On defense, Robertson was a menacing on ball presence. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2500731"],"_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-68311dc0443bc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Last week we highlighted Stish as a prospect to watch during the May live period and he did not disappoint. At EYCL S2 Stish displayed a highly accurate 3-point shot as well as dribble drive and transition scoring skills. Stish's jumper possesses a quick release and logo distance range. Last weekend Stish did a fantastic job of establishing his perimeter shooting to set up his attacks on the rim. When a defender chaotically closed out on Stish to prevent a 3-point attempt by him, Stish put the ball on the deck and got to his mid-range spots or all the way to the tin. His ability to hit tough shots in traffic was impressive too. During EYCL S2 action, Stish posted 11 points and 6.5 rebounds per game while shooting 47% from behind the arc.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2427360"],"_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-68311dc04442d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thompson is a shifty floor general who at the Spring Jam Fest created off the bounce for himself as well as teammates. His change of direction / pace dribbles enabled Thompson to get into the paint for lay-ins, floaters, and runners off the glass. He also penetrated the lane and then slipped passes to the dunker spot or executed kick outs. Thompson's live dribble passing was remarkable. He was also extremely skilled at pushing the rock in transition. When Thompson kicked into gear on the fast break, he blew past opponents running back on defense and then finished at the rim with a creative touch. College coaches will love Thompson's high IQ and unselfish nature. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->