Best of Summer 2025: Scoring Machines

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2757119"],"_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-68888404ac7d7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Akeem had a very productive summer for Thrill AAU. I watched as Belvin made jumpshots consistently from range and from inside the arc. Big guard that has the handle to shake off tough defense and rise over the contests. There was rarely a defender that could slow Akeem down once he got into his bag. His shot creation and efficiency is impressive to see real-time, as he smoothly arranges for a variety of different baskets. One of the purest scorers in the DMV who should see his stock increase by season's end. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2453724"],"_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-6888edd4dc7c8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jalen did well showing his versatility as a scorer this summer. I feel that making the transition to the Washington Warriors helped Jalen improve his off-ball ability. He got to showcase his skillset in the scoring department, which he took full advantage of. Jalen got to the cup consistently finishing tough layups and and-1's. Catching the ball from the wing opened up Jalen's opportunities to operate one-on-one. He showed his improvement with his shot off-the-dribble. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1782602"],"_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-6888edd4dc836"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Electric scoring guard coming out of McDonough. BJ gets to his shot automatically no matter the defender. He averaged well over double-digits over DMV Live and I see that continuing over the course of the regular season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2194952"],"_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-6888edd4dc887"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Enrico is continuing to prove well as a scoring guard. He will be making the transfer to Mt. Zion this upcoming season, but that won't take away from his scoring output. Enrico makes his baskets off the dribble or from spotting up on the perimeter. Shoots the ball weel over contests with his athleticism, so his midrange game is already levels beyond his peers. I liked Enrico's confidence the most , continuing to get to his shot knowing it will drop through the course of the game. Watch for Purnell in the rankings as he enters his senior year with more of a green light.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2917604"],"_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-6888edd4dc944"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Matt was on fire this summer with TTO. He created his shot very efficently off the dribble. Matt can get to his jumper off a simpke dribble combo mixed with his first-step burst. Matt is athletic enough to rise over contests with his jumpshot whether off-the-dribble or spotting up outside the three-point line. One of TTO's main factors all summer long, especially during MADE Hoops as a go-to option. Matt was dominant during Takoma Academy's big regular season run, and only increased his productivity during the summer. One of DMV Live's top scorers through the event. I see Matt becoming one of the leaderboard's finest when it comes to scoring, as his productivity should only increase as a more experienced player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->