5 Prospects in the Continental League we’re expecting to pop 

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The season has begun, and we're ready for our best season yet as we plan to watch more athletes than ever across the state at Prep Hoops. Now is the time to subscribe as we get ready for the season, and I have a 30% off discount. Just use code <strong>dev30. </strong>This deal won't last, so hop on. While you lock that in, let's continue our breakdown of some of the top conferences across the state to prepare for the season. Next up is the Top 5 prospects that we expect to pop this season! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2467733"],"_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-692f05a0b8b3a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Spears is settling into the role of a true point guard, and it's starting to open things up for everyone around him. He's setting the table, feeding scorers in rhythm, and giving his team the structure and balance that they needed last season. At the same time, he's learning when to go get his own as a scorer, especially in the pick-and-roll as a playmaker, but also as a knockdown shooter. This is a big junior year coming as he continues to find that balance and rise into one of the conference's top guard prospects. He's already on radars, but I am expecting people to be even higher on him moving forward. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2381948"],"_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-692f05a0b8bda"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Walkowiak has always brought effort and physicality, but this year, his impact has to show up on the box score as well. He's a skilled, strong guard/wing who will need to supply real offensive relief with attention drawn elsewhere. Defensively, he's capable of guarding top players and turning stops into momentum plays, and we want that to turn into more steals and blocks to back it. The tools are there for a true sophomore leap if his aggression on both ends takes another step forward and he becomes one of the most important pieces in the conference.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2478614"],"_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-692f05a0b8c96"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Valentine is a big man full of upside who has stood out every single time we've seen him. He's a true defensive force in the middle, keeps plays alive on the glass, and slows everything down around the rim. He brings emotion, toughness, and isn't afraid of contact. Offensively, he runs the floor, slashes, and goes right back up off rebounds. He's a legitimate X-factor and one of the most impactful bigs in the conference. Huge piece for Rock Canyon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2530492"],"_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-692f05a0b8d17"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lane will be one of the premier scorers in the conference and the engine for Highlands Ranch. He shoots it at a high level, spaces the floor, controls tempo, and reads doubles to make the right play. Every night, the attention will be on him, and he's already shown he's built for that responsibility. Lane is a true go-to option who dictates how far his team can go and is a must-watch player all season. We expect him to be a player ready to leap this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2570907"],"_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-692f05a0b8db9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hudgins steps into the role as Legend's top option, and the responsibility now falls on him to be aggressive every night. That's what will be needed for them to compete. He fills the box score with his size, length, rebounding, and playmaking ability, but the next step is hunting shots and imposing himself as a scorer. The skill set is already there. The confidence and assertiveness will determine how far he climbs in the conference pecking order this season, and we're ready to see how he responds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->