All Eyes on AZ: Section 7 Standouts That Delivered

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Arizona talent showed up at Section 7 this past weekend. From start to finish, guys competed and made their presence felt in a big way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some Arizona standouts who made a statement.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2759176"],"_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-685e068e1b345"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the best — if not the best — incoming freshmen in Arizona, and he proved exactly why this weekend. Played with a ton of confidence, stepping into threes off the catch with no hesitation. Ran the floor extremely well in transition and mixed things up by getting downhill off the dribble and finishing at the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Scored it on all three levels, rebounded well, and consistently finished through contact. Also protected the rim on the defensive end — showed discipline challenging shots without fouling and made it tough for opponents to get clean looks inside. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1591734"],"_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-685e068e1b3a4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the most skilled shot creators at the event. Used a quick first step and a shifty handle to break down defenders and consistently get to the rim. Showed great control and feel when attacking — changed speeds well and kept defenders on their heels all weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Scored it efficiently at all three levels. Got downhill and finished through traffic, had the pull-up middy going off the bounce, and knocked down threes off the catch with confidence. Made tough shots look easy and kept pressure on the defense every time he had the ball in his hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2387517"],"_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-685e068e1b3ef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A long and lanky forward who plays the passing lanes, blocks shots, and alters everything around the rim. He's a true disrupter on defense, and his improvement was obvious right away. Showcased a smooth mid-range fade in the post and brought a big-time motor all game — finishing above the rim and running the floor hard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Also, a legit lob threat, especially in transition or off cuts. Defensively, he can guard multiple positions and moves his feet well in space. You're not just bringing your center up the floor with ease when he's around — he'll pressure 94 feet and make you work for every possession.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2297437"],"_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-685e068e1b4df"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Does a little bit of everything for his team and finds ways to impact the game without needing a ton of touches. His off-ball movement and slashing created easy scoring opportunities — constantly finding lanes and getting to the rim. Finished well through contact and didn't shy away from physicality.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Attacked the baseline with purpose and is a legit lob threat in transition. Plays with good energy and awareness — poised to be a key contributor for San Tan all season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2133646"],"_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-685e068e1b529"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Had a really good handle and used his change of pace, hesitations, and footwork to consistently create space this past weekend. Played crafty and smooth with the ball in his hands — showed great burst getting by defenders and control finishing through contact or length. Was fluid in the air and made some tough layups look easy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Got into his pull-up jumper with minimal dribbles, stopped on a dime, and elevated over defenders. Shot the three with confidence and also stood out as a passer — displayed good vision and found open teammates consistently. Made smart reads and played with poise all weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2146267"],"_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-685e068e1b571"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the best two-way guards I saw at the event. He really turns it up on the defensive end — picking up 94 feet, getting into your chest, and making ball handlers uncomfortable. Moves his feet well and sets the tone with his on-ball pressure, which often leads to easy offense the other way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Offensively, he's a strong play-maker with great court vision — consistently gets his teammates the ball in the right spots. Has the ball on a string with a smooth change of pace and keeps defenders off balance. Shot it well off the catch and showed he can create and score off the dribble too. Plays with confidence and competes on every possession.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1875722"],"_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-685e068e1b5b6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He was hitting shots from deep, knocking down mid-range pull-ups, and finishing strong at the rim — a true three-level scorer. Doesn't rely on one look — adjusts to the defense and takes what's there. Gets into his jumper smoothly off the bounce, with no wasted motion. Confident, rhythm shooter who lets it fly off the catch with ease.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Elevates effortlessly and showed off his bounce this past weekend — caught a couple bodies and made it look casual. Explosive athlete with real burst who plays with confidence and knows how to make an impact on both ends.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2257790"],"_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-685e068e1b5fc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the best shooters at the event this past weekend. Shot the ball at an elite level off the catch with a quick, repeatable release that punished defenders for any late closeouts. Didn't just settle either — mixed it up by attacking closeouts off the dribble, getting to the rim and finishing strong.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Moved well without the ball and consistently relocated into open space, always staying ready to shoot. High-level floor spacer who brings more to the table with his ability to read the game and make the right play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->