Friday’s Top Performers at The Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Every game last night at The Preview, hosted by Eleve11hoops, showcased high-level competition and featured several standout players, including 2026 prospect [player_tooltip player_id='2466505' first='Jahda' last='Swann'], Cincinnati commit [player_tooltip player_id='1696183' first='Kayden' last='Allen'], Cal State Fullerton commit [player_tooltip player_id='2115278' first='Henry' last='Beckett'], Penn commit [player_tooltip player_id='2341371' first='Chase' last='Geremia'], Princeton commit [player_tooltip player_id='2553689' first='Louis' last='O'Keefe'], Columbia commit [player_tooltip player_id='1440697' first='Atticus' last='Richmond'], Brown commit [player_tooltip player_id='1532411' first='Timmy' last='Bollin'], Fairfield commit [player_tooltip player_id='1729822' first='Oesoemana' last='Sacko'] and Michigan commit [player_tooltip player_id='1532640' first='Quinn' last='Costello'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2879140"],"_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-68ea625238c5e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">After speaking with Pooh from Basketball Headzz, my attention quickly shifted to [player_tooltip player_id='2879140' first='Eli' last='Murray'] and for good reason. The 6'6” prospect impressed with his versatility on both ends of the floor. He displayed the ability to stretch the defense with his range out to the three-point line and finish above the rim with authority. His athleticism was on full display, connecting on multiple put-back dunks. Defensively, Eli used his length and agility to make an impact both on the perimeter and in the paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2759594"],"_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-68ea65fc45210"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2759594' first='Rich' last='Jackson'] of Jefferson made an immediate impact and complemented [player_tooltip player_id='2466505' first='Jahda' last='Swann'] seamlessly. He shot the ball confidently, knocking down midrange jumpers and extending his range beyond the three-point line. Using his speed and quickness, he consistently finished in transition. Defensively, he was disruptive using active hands to create deflections and halt fast breaks. A smooth point guard who plays with poise, Jackson showed great touch on a downhill floater and demonstrated the ability to penetrate effectively with either hand throughout the night.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2341317"],"_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-68ea6904118a8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Newman's [player_tooltip player_id='2341317' first='Jaylen' last='Hunter-Coleman'] immediately proved to be a tough, pesky defender who didn't shy away from physical play. I was impressed by his ability to stay attached to the ball and slide laterally with precision. His on-ball defense caused turnovers and helped set a more aggressive tone. Offensively, he showed the ability to penetrate downhill and finish through traffic with confidence.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2353540"],"_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-68ea6f62c1288"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jamaal McKnight Jr, of LuHi, embodies the definition of a true point guard. He uses his speed and quickness to consistently penetrate the lane and finish at the rim. His feel for the game and high basketball IQ are evident. He understands his teammates' tendencies and puts them in positions to succeed. With tight ball handling and sharp decision-making, McKnight limits turnovers and keeps the offense running smoothly. Defensively, he's fully committed and consistently proves to be a disruptive presence.</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":"Keishaun White","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'5u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77247","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"St. Francis Prep","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_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-68ea65fc45264"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Keishaun White proved to be an exceptional help-side defender, showcasing his shot-blocking ability with great timing and awareness. He consistently gathered rebounds and finished as a straight-line driver with authority. His ability to defend multiple positions and score from various levels makes him an intriguing young prospect. With his impressive length and athleticism, White stands out on the floor and is the kind of player you simply can't afford to keep off the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Additional Prospects</strong><br>[player_tooltip player_id='2896608' first='Kabir' last='Narasimhan'] '26 Newman<br>Kaur Tomann '26 LuHi<br>Justin DeSena '28 St. Francis Prep<br>Trevor Lewis ‘26 Jefferson</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->