Under Armour Next: Martin Bros 17U Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Under Armour Next Circuit is one of the premier AAU foundations in the nation and is rich with talent. Martin Bros AAU program fits that mold perfectly with their elite talent at every position. Let's get right into the most standout talents from Martin Bros' 17U squad. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1978099"],"_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-688275fa71f3f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1978099' first='Colin' last='Rice'] is the lead initiator of this squad, and it makes sense as he is one of the most talented guards I saw play at this event. Colin's feel as a scorer is otherworldly, and he has a myriad of ways that he can manufacture buckets. Colin is a true three-level scorer. He uses his soft touch and ability to break down defenders one-on-one to cash in from deep and in the mid-range. Colin is great at using his body to separate from defenders and carve out driving lanes where he converts tough layups and floaters. His scoring talents draw lots of attention from the defense, and he has no issue making reads and finding his teammates for great looks. Colin is also a smooth operator in the pick-and-roll and has amazing offensive instincts in general. Colin plays his heart out every possession and is always diving on the floor and making hustle plays. Overall, Colin does everything you want your lead guard to do, combined with great size and high feel.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1777914"],"_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-688275fa71f96"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1777914' first='Jaydon' last='Kimbrough'] is a walking bucket every time he steps on the floor. As a ball handler, Jaydon is never out of control and plays at his own pace. This allows him to create shots for himself and others with his elite pull-up shooting. Jaydon's release is insanely brief, and he uses this skill to punish defenders with his patented hesitation pull-up jumper. With this move, he hits threes and midrange pull-ups like it's nothing and barely needs any space to make it rain. This makes defenders guard him closely, where he has no issue punishing them with his elite driving ability, solid frame, and soft touch converting at the rim routinely. Jaydon's scoring threat allows him to leverage his playmaking abilities. He has an insane feel and makes reads the moment they present themselves. [player_tooltip player_id='1777914' first='Jaydon' last='Kimbrough'] is the definition of a lethal offensive weapon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Luke Lorenzen","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'7u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77243","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Dallas Center Grimes ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Martin Bros ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688275fa7203b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Luke Lorenzen is an absolute force inside. Luke is very difficult to slow down around the rim. Using his size, he carves out space and shoves defenders under the rim, where he converts with his great touch. Post hooks are his go-to shot, and he hits them at a super high clip. As a roll man, Luke also puts immense pressure on the rim and cleans the glass well on both ends. Defensively, is where Luke is the most impactful. Luke's footwork is immaculate on the perimeter, and he slides his feet well against any matchup. Luke shuts off the rim at a high level. You can not go up weak when he is in the vicinity, or your shot will get sent into the third row. Luke's frame is super solid, and he is great at staying vertical and making shots near impossible to convert. Luke Lorenzen has the main skill set you look for in a productive big man and has a wide range of ways he impacts the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1765539"],"_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-688275fa72089"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1765539' first='Max' last='Roach'] is a defender's nightmare with his relentlessness as a shot creator. Max shakes defenders one-on-one with his insane quickness and shiftiness. Max has a wide array of moves that leave defenders slipping and sliding. With the space he creates, he has no issue stepping back and hitting deep threes at a high clip, even while contested. Max has special burst that he uses to explode through gaps in the defense and create looks for himself at the rim. Even while flying downhill, Max has the ball on a string and processes the floor at high speeds. This makes Max a super-talented passer who manipulates the defense with his eyes and whips passes through tight windows, leading to great looks for his teammates. [player_tooltip player_id='1765539' first='Max' last='Roach'] is the sixth man on this squad, and he fits that role perfectly. He is the definition of a microwave scorer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->