Battle in Seattle Rewind: Standout 17U Forwards/Wings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I went back over some film from the early July Battle in Seattle to see how some of the top prospects in the Northwest faired in big time matchups. Here are some of the standout forwards and wings from the 17U Silver Waves Media Showcase division.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2391500"],"_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-68896ea6877e4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He's been a big riser over the spring and summer, showcasing a much-improved downhill game and looking far more confident and threatening attacking off the bounce. Has a big first step and proved to be quicker than most of the players matching up with him, but was also physical finishing at the rim, converting and-ones, drawing fouls, and really starting to tap into his size and athleticism at the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1601813"],"_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-68896ea68784b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Did a great job attacking boards, going up high and strong to secure them, and was also a factor following drives on the offensive end to clean up possessions. Showed some great IQ maneuvering the paint, both passing and with his off-ball movement, creating some great give-and-go action as well as searching for backdoor opportunities, and moving to space when his man left to help cover drives.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1451019"],"_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-68896ea687895"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Showed off a pure stroke from 3-point range and looks quicker and surer with his outside shot. A guy who can kill defenses with his catch-and-shoot chances thanks to his size and quick trigger. One of the most impressive high-flyers at the tournament too, and also showed great progress with his quickness with the ball and reactions out of various spots, working around defenders on drives and mid posts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1863242"],"_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-68896ea6878db"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Loved his mentality, specifically challenging players at the rim. Went up with a big baseline dunk with the big coming over to contest, then absorbed contact on another drive, shifted his shot mid-air, and finished the and-one. Did it on the defensive end too, hustling over from the help side to get a big block on an opposing big. Played with a lot of heart and tenacity.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1685506"],"_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-68896ea687920"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Was pretty solid operating both in the low post, the high post, and with some perimeter drives. Just seems to be seeing the floor a little better, making quicker reads, and playing stronger with the ball. Had some great one to two dribble drives off high post face-ups, and was seeing the floor well out of the low post to make good reads for passes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1631541"],"_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-68896ea687967"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fantastic prospect who continues to elevate his offensive skill set. Looked pretty efficient from 3-point and was able to sink those in bursts, but was also incredibly difficult to stop from getting downhill. Uses his length with his dribble to push the ball in front, pull it back, and was just too long and strong for most defenders when he found a crease.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->