The Expo: Taking the Lead

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A five pack of guards who lead the way on defense or with a dash of creation from the Expo.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2323788"],"_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-68ca03526f4d5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stevenson remains one of the quicker guards in 2028, while also starting to improve as a decision maker. Saw him run a successful pick and roll use good touch on his pass to set up a teammate with an easy score. He also has an understanding a key concept of driving to create for others by kicking to open shooters. Which his peripheral visions seems to be improving on those plays. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Still has bouts of wildness, with a loose handle or pounding the rock too much. But that comes with the territory of quick and young guards who play fast. Stevenson is trending in the right direction. Hopefully the game continues to slow down for him, all while he plays fast and tough.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2371288"],"_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-68ca03526f57d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jones takes the lead with a seemingly non stop motor. Combined with a great start and stop ability, he's a handful to keep out of the lane in the half court. And he's often too fast in transition, even starting to become a rim rattler when given an open lane. Had multiple times where he turned either a steal or a rebound into transition assists for his teammate. Excited to see if his tenacity and up tempo playing style translates to a bigger and more impactful role this winter for 5A contender MWC. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140727"],"_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-68ca03526f607"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Scott may be on the shorter side, but he's becoming a stronger guard. Which is a key part of his ability to handle quicker guards, and dictate the pace. While playing at his own pace, he can find ways to slip to the rim and finish with either hand. Or can take advantage of a defender's over aggressiveness and hit in the mid-range. As a two year starter for the Tigers and having racked up wins at the 15U and 16U level for two AAU programs, Scott has started to build a strong resume or production and winning. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140728"],"_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-68ca03526f692"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Summers is usually recognized for scoring abilities. Those aspects of his game were still strong at the Expo, but the signs of him spending time in the gym have led to growth in other areas. In the past he was an iso player, with seemingly only one mission. Get buckets. That focus made it look like he would have tunnel vision focus on the rim. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">While not a true point guard yet, there were very good moments of quickly processing and slipping passes to teammates on drives and in transition. Summers continuing to read and process the game better will not only make him a more efficient scorer, it will help elevate his team as well. Making him more endearing to collegiate programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2569312"],"_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-68ca03526f721"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Plays with speed and his head on a swivel, on both ends of the court. Was often in the right places and right times to jump into passing lanes for a steal or run down loose balls/long rebounds. Then quickly turned those moments into points for himself or making the right passes to teammates. Liked the mix of headiness and athleticism he brought to the games as a hungry hooper. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->