Lehigh Valley Showdown: Propsects Who Impressed…Part II

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is Part II in our review of prospects who impressed with their outstanding play at this past weekend's ZXGL Lehigh Valley Showdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2427245"],"_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-684073e82a794"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This crafty point guard impressed with his well-rounded skill set. Grasty produced points with his accurate three-point shot, off dribble drives and in transition. Grasty's watery jump shot was automatic from all over the floor. His high IQ and unselfish nature enabled Grasty to deliver creative assists to teammates. Plus, Grasty displayed a tremendous ability to dictate tempo with his poise and flawless decision making. Grasty also proved to be an excellent rebounding guard. His active hands and quick lateral movements generated numerous steals.     </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2833859"],"_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-684073e82a847"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This athletic and bouncy scoring wing is being slept on by college coaches. At the LVS tournament, Hughes posted a ridiculous stat line of 16 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks per contest. Those numbers should not come a surprise as Hughes has assembled a slew of double doubles this spring. Hughes owns elite half-court finishing skills. He got to the rim on back door and baseline cuts as well as out of pick-n-roll action. Once he was in close, Hughes finished with either hand using a soft touch. He also elevated above defenders for a flush. The trifecta of his speed, length and before mentioned finishing skills allowed Hughes to thrive in the open court. On defense Hughes was an intimidating shot blocker and plus rebounder.</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-684073e82a8a8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thompson is an instinctive floor general with elusive change of direction / pace handles. Those shifty dribble moves created off the dribble scoring opportunities for Thompson and allowed him to facilitate for teammates. Thompson got into the paint for lay-ins, floaters, and runners off the glass. He also got paint touches and the dropped passes to cutters or kicked out to shooters. Plus, Thompson pushed the rock in the open court for scores and assists. When he got to the rim, Thompson executed several SportsCenter worthy finishes. Thompson proved he is a versatile defender too.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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":"Tre Stracuzzi ","_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":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"William Tennent","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"PA Royals","_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-684073e82a98c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stracuzzi is well known as a 3-point ace and that reputation held true at the LVS tournament as he drained 10 triples during the Royals 4-0 title run. Still, what impressed the most about Stracuzzi's efforts last weekend was the two-way abilities he displayed. Defensively, Stracuzzi proved that he is a solid team defender, guarded multiple positions one on one and competed on the defensive glass for tough rebounds. Plus, he displayed a knack for turning steals, loose balls, and rebounds into easy transition buckets. Stracuzzi's ability to deliver accurate long passes to teammates who had leaked down the floor on the fast break was remarkable. At the Lehigh Valley Showdown, Stracuzzi contributed 13 points and 6 rebounds per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->