Native American Junior Nationals Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The gym was packed and the energy never dipped at the Native American Juniors event, with talent ranging from promising underclassmen to standout upperclassmen. Let's take a look at some of the players who stood out over the weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1327796"],"_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-68744f52a90b0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He played the high post well and finished consistently around the rim. Showed he can stretch the floor by knocking down threes off the catch. Made smart reads as a passer out of the post and finished above the rim when given space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2230314"],"_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-68744f52a9133"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He ran the floor hard in transition and constantly put pressure on the defense, leading to several easy baskets just off hustle alone. His ability to sprint the lanes and stay active gave his team a consistent scoring option on the break. Defensively, he brought a scrappy edge—contesting shots, staying in plays, and making the extra effort plays. Around the basket, he finished well through contact and made the most of his touches inside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2132776"],"_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-68744f52a9196"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Handled the ball well and brought a steady presence to his team's offense, making things easier for everyone around him. Showed strong passing instincts, consistently finding the open man and creating easy looks. Got downhill at will and stayed under control, keeping pressure on the defense. Did a good job recognizing double teams and making the right read to kick it out. Defensively, he was active in the passing lanes and disrupted the flow with timely deflections and awareness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1422852"],"_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-68744f52a91f5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Played the passing lanes well and created turnovers that led to transition opportunities. Offensively, he got downhill with ease and finished strong at the rim, using his body well to shield defenders. In the half-court, he displayed solid vision and made good reads—finding teammates in scoring spots and keeping the offense flowing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1950101"],"_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-68744f52a9253"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An athletic wing with plenty of bounce—he played with great energy and was consistently one of the first players down the court in transition. Sprinting the lanes hard every time, he created easy scoring chances just by outworking his match-up. Attacked the rim with purpose, getting downhill often and finishing through contact. Also showed he can stretch the floor, knocking down threes off the catch and keeping defenders honest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->