Scholar Roundball Classic – Committed Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coverage from last weekend's <strong>Scholar Roundball Classic</strong> wraps up today with a look at some of the event's committed standouts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The following five prospects continued to impress scouts in attendance with their ability to play at a high level in a big time environment.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2341363"],"_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-69436dbaabbc0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Egbuonu, a wing out of <em>Lawrence Academy</em>, continued his stretch of dominant two-way play last weekend. The <strong><em>Marquette</em></strong> commit plays with a great combination of athleticism, power, and skill, allowing him to operate as a versatile offensive weapon. He scores it at all three levels, uses his frame to his advantage as a driver, and continues to show that he can knock down shots from behind the arc. On the other end, his ability to rebound in traffic stands out, as does his willingness to sit in a stance and work defensively on the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1764304"],"_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-69436dbaabc1d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hornberger, a guard out of the <em>Peddie School</em>, caught our eye with his ability to operate in a variety of ways on the offensive end of the floor. The <strong><em>Columbia</em></strong> commit impressed with his shot making and ability to initiate offense in the half-court. He has good size on the perimeter, a physically advanced frame, and plays with a high level feel for the game. He does a great job of using screens to create an advantage, both with and without the ball, and is consistently shot ready on the catch in catch and shoot situations. Defensively, I liked his ability to guard in space, his effort to make an impact on the glass, and his IQ off the ball in rotations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2553689"],"_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-69436dbaabc63"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">O'Keefe, a guard out of the <em>Newman School</em>, stood out in his squad's matchup against Blair with his on-ball decision making and ability to make tough shots. The <strong><em>Princeton</em></strong> commit does a great job of getting his team into their offense in the half-court and, when needed, can be a big time shot maker. He does a good job of playing at different speeds off the bounce, allowing him to get into the paint where he shows terrific vision as a facilitator. Defensively, he's vocal off the ball and does a good job of moving his feet to stay in front of opposing ball-handlers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2638999"],"_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-69436dbaabca3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Morillo, a guard out of the <em>Newman School</em>, made some noise in his return to action during the game against Blair. The <strong><em>Illinois</em></strong> commit looked good in his first game back from injury, reminding onlookers why he's one of the <em>Top 50</em> prospects in the country. He's a jumbo playmaker that can seemingly fill any role within an offense, and in this setting, did a great job of getting to his spots as a scorer where he could finish over smaller defenders. Defensively, he can guard up or down a position, uses his strength in the paint against forwards, and has the ability to make an impact on the defensive glass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2418200"],"_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-69436dbaabce3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Simmons, a guard out of the <em>St. Paul's School</em>, proved to be a two-way standout with his quickness, energy, and decision-making. The <strong><em>Colby</em></strong> commit did a great job last weekend of using his speed to his advantage as a driver, showing the ability to get to the rim as a finisher or to draw a second defender and then find the open man for easy baskets. He's really good when playing in ball screens and has the ability to step behind screens and knock down perimeter jumpers. Defensively, he's a pest on the ball, showing the ability to guard in the full-court and to really make it hard for opponents to get where they want off the bounce.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the prep season now officially underway in New England, expect more and more coverage in the coming weeks, including some team breakdowns through the first couple weeks of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->