NHR State: Game Changers

I was at Armstrong High School this weekend covering the NHR State Tournament. Check out which prospects provided a game-changing performance for their team!    Hein is a smooth-shooting lefty with great rhythm to his game. Something that really helps him get open shots is his constant off-ball movement. Take your eye off Hein for a second, and he's probably hoisting one up. I saw Hein get hot in two separate games, and his shot selection really impressed. Yes, he can take and make tough shots, but Hein excels because he doesn't force; he lets the game come to him. Hein is a confident scoring threat who'll beat you from all levels.     Hill is a high-energy player who can impact the game in numerous ways. The defensive intensity he brings every possession is such an admirable trait and something that helps his team find momentum. He can guard 1-4 and seems to take pride in bothering opposing ball handlers. Offensively, Hill plays with a ton of aggression, constantly probing the paint.     The patience and positioning Jones uses as a scorer really stand out. He's got good size and often uses that to his advantage in the low-post, but his ability to take you off the dribble or score from the perimeter provides extra challenges for the defense. Jones has high-level ball security and makes good decisions when he's in the paint. The forward also has good mobility, helping him make an impact defensively.     Filling it up from all areas on the floor, Terfehr can quickly change the game thanks to his microwave scoring. The point guard has good fluidity in his game and plays with a bounce in his step. He shoots it with excellent rotation and a quick release, allowing him to get his shot off in limited room. Terfehr can create his own shot, play off the catch, and facilitate effectively. Terfehr plays with a lot of confidence and you can tell he loves to compete.     The court awareness O'Donnell plays with is very high level. He's constantly moving and always seems to be in the right place at the right time. He runs the floor well, finishes in the paint efficiently, and always takes high-percentage shots. The 2028 wing plays with his head up and makes the right play. O'Donnell rebounds well and gets a ton of 50/50 balls. O'Donnell is a player whom you can count on to make winning plays.     Running the floor and finishing through contact are areas that Terry excels in, however, he can change the game each possession due to his hustle and effort. Terry provides consistent defensive pressure both on and away from the ball, grabs a ton of rebounds, gets numerous steals, and draws a bunch of fouls. Terry plays with constant aggression and is a polished two-way prospect.     Simmons displayed some really solid decision making at the high-post while facing a zone. He cleans up the glass on both sides of the floor, sets solid screens, and takes and makes high-percentage shots. The 6'6" forward deters and blocks a lot of shots thanks to his size and length. Simmons is always active. Being able to make smart passes at his size and impact the defensive end the way he does allows Simmons to change the game in a variety of ways.

I was at Armstrong High School this weekend covering the NHR State Tournament. Check out which prospects provided a game-changing performance for their team!