The Tune Up: 2026 Shifty Scorers with Gold Crown Royalty

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Tune Up in Lakewood, Colorado, featured a multitude of stars looking to impress more scouts at the Gold Crown Fieldhouse. Several names stood out as they confidently scored the ball and communicated with passion on defense. Let's talk about it. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2859738"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2898564,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6873eb5cc4e7a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2859738' first='Kaleb' last='Jackson'] makes an immediate impact when he takes the court. Jackson is exceptional at changing his pace with the ball and scoring at will. From pull-up three-balls to emphatic attacks to the rim, Jackson is never afraid to make defenders pay for giving him room to work with. The 6'5 star out of Texas is just getting started in his career. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1622290"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6873eb5cc4ef1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1622290' first='Daniel' last='Mbadinga'] electrified the crowd left and right during his dominating performances throughout The Tune Up. Mbadinga was found cutting to the rim and making the most of his size at 6'8 to plow through defenders. Mbadinga constantly crashes the glass for rebounds and provides his teammates plenty of opportunities to score. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1496642"],"_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-6873f7d139d8a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1496642' first='Izaiyah' last='Romero'] turned heads and dropped jaws at Gold Crown. Romero's ability to elevate above the rim, off-vert, is outstanding. With a versatile arsenal of moves, Romero is explosive coming out of the triple threat and moves around the court with a purpose. Opposing defenses have no choice but to set their game plan around Romero.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1622288"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2899624,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6873f7d139de6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1622288' first='Marquilos' last='Mata'] is an elusive guard who can orchestrate an offense efficiently. With precision passes and precise footwork, Mata makes scoring look effortless. Mata's control and pace are what differentiate him from other guards in the box state. Going into his senior season at Vista Peak Prep, Mata is in store for an elevated high school finale. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1622332"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6873f7d139e3e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1622332' first='Jason' last='Stroope'] is a lethal threat on both ends of the floor and has incredible floor vision. Stroope has fine-tuned his craft and can create space with ease. With a tight handle, Stroope minimizes turnovers and maximizes his effectiveness with the ball. At [player_tooltip player_id='2556233' first='6'2' last=''], Stroope can shoot over other guards and elevate for impressive finishes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->