PA Nationals: Local ’27 and ’28 Eye-Catchers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Hoops Expo MD &amp; the DMV Freshmen Showcase is coming soon! Use promo-code 'LloydHoops25' at registration for a discount when signing up for your spot at the event!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(Classes 2026-2029 / Sep 28th)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://events.prephoops.com/e/1626/register/the-expo-maryland">https://events.prephoops.com/e/1626/register/the-expo-maryland</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(Class of 2029 / Aug 30th)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://events.prephoops.com/e/1555/register/dmv-freshman-showcase">https://events.prephoops.com/e/1555/register/dmv-freshman-showcase</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>MADE Hoops held their summer Nationals at Spooky Nook in Pennsylvania last weekend. After covering the best senior prospects, now is the time to take a look at the underclassmen who showed well in PA!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2926352"],"_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-6896014d80d82"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cam was explosive in his impact with Thrill on the way to a Championship. He finished layups underneath time and time again each game. Cam was able to finish his drives on either side of the rim. I was impressed with his ability to score through contact and pressure consistently through the event. He challenged anyone in front of him with his size and athleticism. It didn't matter whether Cam shot off the dribble or catching and releasing. Another effective weekend for the big guard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2454534"],"_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-6896014d80e20"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">TJ made a surprise appearance in [program_tooltip program_id='2077005' first='Team' last='Thrill']'s championship win. He played a sound and efficient game. Was clearly one of the better players on the floor through the full course of the game. Terrence got to his normal shots all game vs Jet Academy, his best being the game-winning shot in overtime to secure the 'ship. Impressed with his shot creation breaking down the defender in one to two dribbles. Looked poised on the floor as an off-guard and scored in strategic bursts when the team needed it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2926374"],"_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-6896014d80e9f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jalen is a crafty point guard that likes to get to his shot after creating space with his handle. He used a lethal right-to-left crossover to gather into a pullup or step-back jumpshot. Once Jalen established his shot he looked to get into the paint and finish or dish out. Jalen's scoring prowess jumped out to me while watching his game vs CY Rebound at MADE Hoops. He got hot in a hurry and found his rhythm rather quickly to help Silk win the game comfortably. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2926383"],"_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-6896014d80f2a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I felt that Malachi was [program_tooltip program_id='2077001' first='Team' last='Silk']'s most consistent and reliable scorer. He got to the rim and finished with ease off the dribble. Malachi has good size as a guard and knows how to use his pace to get where he wants offensively. He buried a couple 3's when left open and looked comfortable operating in the midrange area. Already has a sound offensive game as an incoming sophomore.</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":"Yari Sowell","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77244","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Capital City Public Charter","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='2528398' first='TTO' last='Showcase'] ","_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-6896014d81037"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">You could catch Yari finishing a fastbreak layup almost anytime you looked over at a TTO game during MADE Nationals. He was a nightmare defensively for a lot of teams, grabbing a lot of steals in the passing lanes. Yari combines speed and control to glide by his defender and finish at the basket. Reliable jumpshot and well-faceted game offensively in the halfcourt. Yari definitely left a statement during his time at Spooky Nook. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->