Central Jamboree: Evaluating the Event’s Top Talent

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the best summer leagues currently running in Arizona, the Central Jamboree has been packed with talent and competitive matchups. With teams using this stretch to build chemistry, develop younger guys, and sharpen their approach heading into the upcoming season, the energy in the gym has been high. Through the early action, a number of players have already started to separate themselves. Here are some of the standouts that have caught my eye so far in the league.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1768202"],"_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-684a46e17c532"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Explosive on the attack—whether it was in transition or in the half court, he stayed in attack mode and put constant pressure on the defense. Got downhill with force and embraced contact at the rim, finishing strong through it. Scored it at all three levels: pull-up middys, threes off the dribble, and catch-and-shoot. Crashed the glass hard and played with a mindset like he couldn't be stopped. He got what he wanted, when he wanted.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2295696"],"_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-684a46e17c597"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tough guard with a tight handle and a quick burst. Got downhill in a hurry and didn't shy away from contact at the rim. Hit shots from deep off the catch or off the bounce—just found ways to get buckets. Played with an edge and stayed in attack mode all game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2295697"],"_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-684a46e17c5e0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Quick with the ball in his hands and constantly applied pressure on the defense. He played downhill all game, using his burst to get into the lane and finish through contact at the rim. Never let up—stayed aggressive, kept attacking gaps, and made it tough for defenders to get comfortable. His ability to put pressure on the paint opened things up for everyone around him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2280481"],"_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-684a46e17c626"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Knows how to play without the ball—constantly relocating to open space and staying ready to let it fly. Has a smooth, picture-perfect stroke from deep and was automatic from the corners. No wasted motion in his shot. Also showed he can put it on the floor and create when run off the line, making him a tough cover on closeouts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2107110"],"_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-684a46e17c669"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Shooter with a very quick release who excels off the catch—once his feet are set, it's going up. Can't afford to leave him open, especially in rhythm. Also brought it on the defensive end. Moved his feet well, guarded 94 feet, and made life tough for opposing guards. A true two-way player who impacted the game on both ends, and showed he can score it in transition or spot up and knock it down.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2109038"],"_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-684a46e17c6bb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Has a quick, high release from three that's tough to contest, especially with how fast he gets it off. Moves well without the ball—constantly relocating, staying active, and making himself available as a scoring option. Showed he can knock down shots off the dribble too, pulling up with confidence or creating space off the bounce. Doesn't need much room to get it off and makes defenders pay for any hesitation. A versatile scorer who can hurt you on or off the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->