SEPA Grassroots Standouts From This Past Weekend…Part II

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below s is a review of prospects from southeastern Pennsylvania who impressed with their play this past weekend at the various grassroots circuit tournaments around the country.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1406894"],"_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-681d0482b2949"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Butts outstanding play at the Gym Rats Live tourney proved he is now fully recovered from the knee injury that cost him the entire 2024-25 season and the start of this past season. He ran the floor extremely well, showing good speed and the ability to change directions in traffic for lay-ins at the rim. On half-court possessions, Butts frequently operated in a point-forward role and initiated FCP's offense with attacks on the rim. Butts flashed slick dribble moves that got him into the paint for finishes in close with either hand. He also dropped several well-timed dimes to teammates. Butts drained a slew of threes too. A couple of those triples were from logo distance. This lefty's weekend was highlighted by a 13 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists performance against Riverside UAA.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1406768"],"_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-681d0482b29ab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The improved handles that Jackson displayed at the Gym Rat Live tournament (NY) spell serious trouble for opponents this summer and for the 2025-26 PCL opponents. This past weekend Jackson frequently operated as a primary ball handler in the open court as well as on half-court possessions. Off the dribble, Jackson got into the lane for lay-ins, dunks, and runners off the glass. He also penetrated the paint, sucked in the help defense, and then handed out dimes to open teammates.  Combine those assets with his automatic perimeter shooting, speed and size and you get a “big guard” who presents serious match-up problems.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1486760"],"_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-681d0482b2a16"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">After Vigo's stellar performances at the EYCL tournament in Indianapolis, we expect DI offers will come pouring in for this athletic and versatile guard. This past weekend Vigo averaged 21 points and 8 rebounds per game as he pushed TFR to a 3-1 record. The pinnacle of Vigo's weekend was a tournament 31-point (1 3PM) outburst against NW Rotary. Vigo was electric off the dribble as he got into the painted area for leaners, runners, and lay-ins whenever he wanted. His elusive handles combined with his speed, agility and finishing skills produced countless transition buckets. He did not hesitate to hammer a dunk home on defender's heads. Vigo's relentlessly attacking style really pops even during the up-tempo play on the grassroots circuit.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2194372"],"_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-681d0482b2a5f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This past weekend at 3SSB Session 1 (TX), Tyler was impressive as a combo guard who scored and rebounded. He frequently went coast to coast in the open court for scores and assists. On the fast break Tyler converted through contact at the rim and pulled up for transition threes. His mid-range game also caused issues for opponents as he drained numerous stop-n-pops. Additionally, he blew past defenders in the half-court off the dribble creating opportunities for himself and teammates. His efforts on the defensive end were commendable too, especially his work on the glass. During the 3SSB Session 1 event Tyler posted 9.5 points and 4 rebounds per game while shooting 36% from deep.    </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->