The Expo: Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Expo was a memorable day for everyone involved. I have page after page after page on notes from the event to remind myself of what I saw. I'm going to give you all some brief samples of my notes from the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out additional coverage of The Expo below!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prephoops.com/2025/09/the-expo-team-5-evals/","type":"wp-embed","providerNameSlug":"prep-hoops"} --> <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> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prephoops.com/2025/09/the-expo-team-6-evals/","type":"wp-embed","providerNameSlug":"prep-hoops"} --> <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> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prephoops.com/2025/09/the-expo-team-7-evals/","type":"wp-embed","providerNameSlug":"prep-hoops"} --> <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> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prephoops.com/2025/09/the-expo-team-8-evals/","type":"wp-embed","providerNameSlug":"prep-hoops"} --> <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-8-evals/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prephoops.com/2025/10/the-expo-shooters/","type":"wp-embed","providerNameSlug":"prep-hoops"} --> <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/2025/10/the-expo-shooters/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prephoops.com/2025/10/the-expo-defense/","type":"wp-embed","providerNameSlug":"prep-hoops"} --> <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/2025/10/the-expo-defense/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2913385"],"_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-68dda98fe3259"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">- A ton of offensive talent and versatility, but still unselfish and willing to swing the ball to a better shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Pull up jumper</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Calculated offensive game -- used ball fake!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Swooping righty take across lane and score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Backs down defender and kicks to shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2360487"],"_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-68dda98fe3347"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">- Strong frame - uses body to create space - looks as prepared as any for next level contact / physicality</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Contested wing 3 / FT line pull up = multi level shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Came to play and looks well schooled and well coached</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2525532"],"_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-68dda98fe340f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">- Handles! - can go both ways with the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Bucket getter, came out aggressive with ball - creating good looks at the rim and connecting on them - looks off balance but he most certainly is not, feels space in the air</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Has become even more dynamic </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2539679"],"_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-68dda98fe34d5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">- Fast first step - puts defender on hip / at disadvantage</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- A ton of upside as a playmaking distributor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2141005"],"_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-68dda98fe3596"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">- Athletic wing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Looking for GOOD shots - finds a 3 and buries it!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Can make plays off the wing, but does good job not forcing the issue</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2270811"],"_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-68dda98fe3653"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">- Willing screener - working off the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Help D and high IQ defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Tough closeout - high and at shooting side</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Shot fake, hits 2 feet and score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Improved athleticism - looks comfortable playing against other elite players --- experience from a big time grassroots schedule shows!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2430533"],"_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-68dda98fe3712"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">- Uses shoulder to bang on baseline and clear space, love the physicality. Kid is fearless!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Working baseline with up and under finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- SPRINTS lane and scores</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- So much upside ---- NAME ON THE MAP</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2935399"],"_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-68dda98fe37dd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Swooping lefty attack and score </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Much more athletic up close</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Really high upside - reminds me of Strictly Skills guards of previous years</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->