HoopState Virginia Tip-Off: Front-Court Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the weekend The HoopState Network and Highland School teamed up for the first annual HoopState Virginia Tip-Off featuring a six game slate featuring seven teams over the course of two days. There was a lot of talent on display, let's take a look </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2370724"],"_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-6926234d40cfa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gregory is a prospect that appears to have embraced the process because he has just steadily improved with time. His production is more and more consistent, he's becoming more aggressive as a shot blocker and rebounder to go with his frame filling out. He can play in the high post due to his touch and ability to spread the ball around from that area of the floor. I fully expect Gregory's improvement to maintain that steady rate over the last two seasons of his high school career. He should garner more division one attention as that continues.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2364467"],"_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-6926234d40d65"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dubose was the best rebounder in the entire event with his ability to use his frame to carve out space on the glass. He also found a way to finish over taller defenders around the rim by utilizing his blend of strength and touch. Dubose has the ability to score from all over the floor, his outside touch has improved considerably from last season. His athleticism is starting to really catch up as well as he's comfortable playing above the rim. Dubose is a very unique player who will see his stock rise considerably this season. As his body and game continue to develop, it will be interesting to see exactly what Dubose molds himself into as a player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1963390"],"_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-6926275ec8989"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kosi is another VA big man that has steadily developed himself into a really quality and productive player. He was readily available to catch lobs and receive dump offs in the dunker spot where he was able to finish with a high rate of consistency. He also found a way to anchor the defense, blocking multiple shots throughout the evening and altering many more. Kosi is comfortable switching onto smaller guys where he can slide his feet really well for his size. He also has bulked his frame up so he can play through more contact at both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1588139"],"_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-6926275ec89df"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lyons is a smooth and confident outside shooting big and looks to be healthy after missing most of last season with an injury. On Friday night they came up short to Highland School but he put on a shot making clinic in the first half of that game. The rim was an ocean, he finished with 16 points on 4 made 3s in the first quarter alone in that one, showing his ability to heat up and swing a game as a big. On Saturday it was more of a steady production but he was vital to his team in their bounce back win at both ends of the floor. He walls up well defensively and competes on the glass, now that he's back healthy, I fully expect his recruitment to start to pick up some more steam, especially if he can continue to rack up performances and moments like this. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2440984"],"_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-69274a48d3683"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ragland looks to have an immediate impact at Highland School with his ability to be a bruiser on the interior and score in traffic underneath. He's got a really strong frame, plays under control, and has nice touch with either hand down low. He's already a quality athlete and for a young guy with such a big frame that's great to see. He appears to have some outside touch despite not showcasing it a ton this weekend. He'll continue to get better but Ragland is a big time piece for Highland right now that will make major things happen this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->