AOA Practice Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On Wednesday this week I got to see Andrews Osborne Academy practice as they had a dual session with both their prep team and high school team practicing together and in this article I'll spotlight five standouts from the teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2614836"],"_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-68c47b69b2299"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A prospect I expect to blow up this winter, Aborowa was set to see his recruitment take off this July but unfortunately got hurt in the first game of the July live period with [program_tooltip program_id='2076317' first='Midwest' last='Basketball Club 3SSB'] 16 U. He's back 100% healthy and is a much improved 3-point shooter from a year ago and remains an elite athlete and perimeter defender. It's only a matter of time until Aborowa holds a handful more Division I offers from the three he currently holds (Ut Chattanooga, Alcorn State, Youngstown State) right now.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2614834"],"_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-68c47b69b232f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Otite made a reclass from the 2026 class to the 2027 class and will be added back into our rankings during the next update. One of the premier shot blockers in the midwest, Otite has impressive vertical leaping ability that is functional on both ends of the court. A lob threat as a roller and a rim protector, Otite makes a big impact in the paint at both ends of the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2963352"],"_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-68c47b69b239b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the most talented 2029 prospects in Ohio, Da Silva has experience with Denmark's national team at the youth level in FIBA events. Easy to see the upside with Da Silva who has an unique perimeter skillset and frame for a prospect of his size and age. Long time for Da Silva to continue to grow and develop as a player before he becomes a priority for Division I programs but Da Silva will be a name known around Ohio sooner rather than later.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2963354"],"_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-68c47b69b2411"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I was intrigued by Tisman as a young prospect with wide shoulders and a frame that can add strength and weight as he matures over the next few years. When he knocked down three or four 3-pointers throughout the day I became a bigger fan. Wednesday was my first time watching him and I'll need to see him in an organized setting this winter but Tisman has a skillset that makes him attractive to college programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2963353"],"_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-68c47b69b2482"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Always nice seeing freshman get quality reps against older competition and Grant Jr did not look out of place at all on Wednesday. Really liked his feel as a quick point guard who made quick decisions and got the ball where it needed to go even through tight angles. Tough to teach natural feel and quick decision making so when a young guard displays those skills at an early age, it allows him to add to his game as an athlete and make his passing reads easier when he's able to get places quicker on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->