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Not every standout performance shows up in the box score. This group makes their impacts felt through effort, feel, and consistency on both ends of the floor. Each player finds ways to help their team win without needing the ball or the spotlight. These are the types of performances that coaches notice.    Ward impacts the game in a variety of ways without needing plays called for him. Scoring inside with solid footwork, rebounds in and out his area, and facilitates offense by making the right pass out of traffic. Defensively, his size and versatility allow him to guard multiple positions, and he consistently plays with good awareness and effort. Playing the defensive passing lanes, Ward creates fast break opportunities for teammates. His reliability and two-way presence make him a steady contributor Ward's game travels from venue to venue.     Hubbard makes his impact through effort, physicality, and activity around the basket. He consistently creates second-chance points as an offensive rebounder, finishing strong through contact and capitalizing on loose-ball opportunities. Defensively, he plays solid positional defense and rebounds his area. His high motor and willingness to do the dirty work stands out, particularly leading a younger team. Athletic tools continue to trend in a positive direction.     Crocker is a physical interior presence. He sets solid screens and rolls hard to the rim. He rebounds his area and finishes plays inside. Defensively, he protects the paint and plays with strength. He has leaned out but kept his power and burst. His improved mobility allows him to cover more ground. He is a key piece in the frontcourt, providing solid rim to rim play.     Moore plays with pace and purpose. He rebounds the ball and pushes it himself in transition. He finishes well at the rim and shows good vision on outlet passes. On defense, he guards multiple spots and rotates on time. He can match up with guards or bigger forwards. His motor stays high and he brings leadership on the glass. The swing skill is continued growth as a perimeter shooter.     Mayson continues to build his stat stuffing resume now more than 1000 rebounds and closing in on 2000 points. He scores in different ways. He can hit shots from range, work the mid-post, and finish at the rim. He plays with confidence and doesn't shy away from big moments. On defense, he talks, rebounds, and stays connected. He leads with his voice and effort. His frame is sturdy, and he plays through contact. Signing with Air Force Academy Mayson repeatedly demonstrates consistent offensive and defensive versatility for the folks in Colorado Springs at the next level.     Clark is a high-feel interior forward who plays the game the right way. He scores in the paint, works the short corner, and can pass out of traffic. He holds his ground against bigger players and reads plays well on defense. He rebounds consistently and boxes out every possession. His toughness shows up on both ends. Clark brings energy, effort, and reliability as a glue guy. He is healthy and plays with a high motor. The swing factor is expanding his shooting range and offensive versatility.

Not every standout performance shows up in the box score. This group makes their impacts felt through effort, feel, and consistency on both ends of the floor. Each player finds ways to help their team win without needing the ball or the spotlight. These are the types of performances that coaches notice.