The Expo: Team 8 Evals

<p>The Expo was a terrific event that featured talent at all levels and positions. There were exciting plays and players all over the gym and all afternoon long. We're going to take a closer look at the skilled athletes that played on Team 8 at The Expo.</p>   <p>Check out additional coverage of The Expo below!</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-prep-hoops wp-block-embed-prep-hoops"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://prephoops.com/2025/09/the-expo-team-5-evals/ </div></figure>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-prep-hoops wp-block-embed-prep-hoops"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://prephoops.com/2025/09/the-expo-team-6-evals/ </div></figure>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-prep-hoops wp-block-embed-prep-hoops"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://prephoops.com/2025/09/the-expo-team-7-evals/ </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">Morgan is having himself a summer and fall and he showed out again at The Expo. I liked the pace he was able to play at, yet still be efficient. Morgan had a transition bucket in which he showed excellent ball control. He moved without the ball and it paid off for him on a cut, catch and score.</p>     <p class="text-gray-700">Bouwens put himself on the map over the weekend! I was impressed with how he made himself a factor in transition, both offensively and defensively. Bouwens knew how to spread the floor on the break and played angles. Defensively, he was seen getting back on D and picking up a transition stop.</p>     <p class="text-gray-700">Tramble will be a player to watch this coming high school season! He had a nice combination of athleticism and ball handling abilities. Tramble could use them to pressure defenders. He put the ball on the floor and found a way to put his man in tough defensive positions. This allowed Tramble to create for himself and his teammates.</p>     <p class="text-gray-700">Jackson was very impressive at The Expo last weekend. Sometime showcases can turn into shootouts or 1 on 1 matchups, so I really liked to see Jackson willing to do the little things. He was 1 of the most willing and effective screeners in the gym. Jackson made some key plays that really helped his team.</p>     <p class="text-gray-700">Haynes and his game made a statement in Grand Rapids. He was at his best facing the rim and getting downhill at the rim. Haynes played well with and through contact. His best play of the day may have been a physical righty drive and finish at the bucket. Haynes also showed off his jumper when he buried a mid range jumper from the wing.</p>     <p class="text-gray-700">Calhoun is a high octane guard that can get buckets. He was in his game at The Expo. He was an athletic shooter and scorer at the event. Calhoun created shots and connected off the catch. He showed the ability to score from all 3 levels. What I really liked seeing was his passing and ball distribution. On multiple occasions I saw Calhoun deliver the ball to cutters in stride.</p>     <p class="text-gray-700">Milner is on the map as a player and prospect! Let's start with the defense played by the 2 way guard. He was an energy and effort defender. No possessions off and his teammates could count on him and his D. Milner was so steady and smart offensively. Very few mental mistakes. He showed some blow by speed and explosion with the ball in his hands.</p>     <p class="text-gray-700">Latimer was a head turner at the gym in Grand Rapids. He attacked both facing the rim and with his back to the basket. Latimer showed off an impressive power finish off a spin move down low. Another time he was able to hit 2 feet and score off the block. For good measure, Latimer stepped outside and buried a triple off the catch.</p>     <p class="text-gray-700">Phillips showed us that he will be a player to watch this high school season. He has a strong frame that he can definitely turn into a next level power frame. Phillips worked really hard on the glass at The Expo. He was an active and physical rebounder. Definitely a player to keep our eyes on!</p>

The Expo was a terrific event that featured talent at all levels and positions. There were exciting plays and players all over the gym and all afternoon long. We're going to take a closer look at the skilled athletes that played on Team 8 at The Expo.