PH The Expo: Team 6 Evals

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are continuing with our analysis of each player who attended the Prep Hoops Expo on September 13th. Here are the evaluations for Team 6.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2140805' first='Brian' last='Stevenson'] | SF | Olympia | 2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Skilled combo forward who has continued to improve his perimeter skill set. 3-point stroke looked smooth, and he was able to find space for some midrange one-dribble pull-ups. Also did a better job mixing up speeds on the attack and using his dribble to change direction, stay balanced, and attack gaps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2457277' first='Kaden' last='Veldman'] | SF | Lynden Christian | 2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Played very solid and strong around the hoop on both ends. He's definitely a kid who can excel in the pick-and-pop or knock down some threes given space outside, but also makes a huge impact by the hoop. Great job stepping up as help defender to block off the paint and contest shots, also played strong finishing inside and playing through contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2625567' first='Aaron' last='Matthews'] | PG | Bremerton | 2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Guard with some real pace who was aggressive with the ball and looking to attack. Has some creativity when getting downhill and showed off some good footwork as well as some creativity to finish through tough angles. Played aggressive and fast on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2835618' first='Blake' last='Elston'] | CG | Squalicum | 2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Very solid guard who did a lot of things well. Can handle it as the primary ballhandler and get the offense going, but was also successful off the ball and looking to create with quick moves off the catch. Knocked down some outside shots, showed the ability to play physical to the hoop, and slowed things down in traffic to play controlled and on balance off two feet.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2898398' first='Damontre' last='Samek-burns'] | PG | West Seattle | 2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Creative, sparkplug-type guard who made some flashy plays on the break and in transition with his quickness and anticipation. A little undersized, but his quick reactions helped him make an impact on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2021610' first='Peyton' last='Brooks'] | SG | O'Dea | 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An all-around guard who made plays in a lot of ways at the showcase. Rebounded well, scored in a variety of ways around the paint, used pivots well to find space, and defended different areas of the floor. A solid player who is a plus athlete and showed a consistent motor that helped him be a steady contributor over the course of the day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2729699' first='Zach' last='Stone O'Brien'] | SG | Ballard | 2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He's a guard who can shoot the ball pretty well from deep, but also showed he's a competitor who will work defensively and play physical around the rim. Did well to play to his strengths on offense, contributed on the glass, filled lanes in transition, and was ready to attack quickly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2182748' first='Hunter' last='Calloway'] | SG | Squalicum | 2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Solid guard who can fill a few different roles out there. Did well to get to his spots in the midrange and knock down shots. Showed off some solid court vision and was controlled with his dribble, and was balanced, which allowed for smooth direction changes and the ability to stop quickly. Also showed he can guard multiple positions with his strength and footwork.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->