MLK Showcase – Session 2 Recap – Standout F/C

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1585573"],"_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-69786a2e55e8f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Jalen Nicholson | 6'7 F | 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jalen Nicholson carried the load for Central Catholic, finishing with 20 points and seven rebounds in a strong all-around performance. With his size and skill, Nicholson showed he can impact the game both inside and out, giving the defense multiple problems to solve.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He was especially effective catching the ball in triple-threat situations, consistently getting by his defender and creating quality looks. Nicholson also knocked down a few shots from distance, forcing defenders to respect him on the perimeter. On a night where offense was hard to come by for Central Catholic, Nicholson was the one constant throughout the game.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Williams Sacre","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77245","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"St. Joseph- Lakewood ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69786a2e55f6a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Williams Sacre | 6'8 F | 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams Sacre brings high-level athleticism to the floor and plays above the rim. He showed that off a perfectly timed dime from [player_tooltip player_id='1956462' first='Julius' last='Price'], finishing with a hard two-hand dunk that highlighted his explosiveness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sacre is a quick leaper who's still developing his offensive game, but he already understands how to impact the game without the ball. He cuts with purpose, finds open spots in the defense, and finishes efficiently around the rim. Sacre is a forward whose upside will continue to grow as his skill set catches up to his physical ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2837425"],"_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-69786a2e55fc2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2837425' first='Olanre' last='Owoborode'] | 6'8 C | 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2837425' first='Olanre' last='Owoborode'] showed his impact around the rim, finishing with nine points and 11 rebounds while battling up a weight class. He rebounded extremely well against 6'10 and 6'8 opponents, holding his ground and consistently carving out space on the glass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">His effort paid off with multiple second-chance opportunities, keeping possessions alive and wearing down the opposing bigs. The highlight came on an emphatic tip dunk that summed up his motor and physical presence. Eyita plays with strength, toughness, and an understanding of how to affect the game without needing plays run for him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2830146"],"_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-69786a2e5600f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2830146' first='Parker' last='Spees'] | 6'9 F | 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2830146' first='Parker' last='Spees'] showed a well-rounded skill set, finishing with 13 points while displaying guard-like abilities at 6'9. He was comfortable handling the ball in dribble-handoff actions and showed confidence stepping into shots, including a back-dribble into a three that caught the defense off guard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Spees handled double teams well, staying composed and making the right reads instead of forcing tough looks. He also runs the floor effectively and happened to have a one-handed flush on the opposing teams shot blocker. Spees' versatility makes him a tough matchup for most opposing players&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Dominick Olanrewaju","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77247","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"San Joaquin Memorial","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69786a2e560a1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Dominick Obanrewaju | 6'6 W | 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dominick Obanrewaju continues to flash why his upside is so intriguing. He finished with 10 points and showed confidence knocking down three shots off the catch from the corner, making defenses pay for helping off him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Obanrewaju is a smooth, good-looking wing with size who plays with patience. After being cut off on an initial drive, he stayed composed, used a reverse pivot, and rose up for a clean mid-range jumper. With his frame, shooting touch, and feel for creating space, Obanrewaju has a ceiling worth tracking closely as his game continues to develop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2853469"],"_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-69786a2e560ef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2853469' first='JP' last='Pihtovs'] | 6'9 F | 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2853469' first='JP' last='Pihtovs'] finished with 13 points and quietly had a strong impact on the game. After a slower start getting touches, Pihtovs made his presence felt when guard [player_tooltip player_id='2215141' first='Cole' last='White'] threw a perfectly placed alley-oop over the back of a 2–3 zone for his second basket. It was a play that highlighted both his athleticism and his ability to read space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pihtovs does a great job working the short corner, where he's a constant lob threat and stays active around the rim. He keeps possessions alive with his offensive rebounding and plays with good timing on second-chance opportunities. While his athleticism is obvious, what can get overlooked is his basketball IQ. Defensively, Pihtovs recognizes actions early and has a knack for blowing up plays before they fully develop. His combination of size, activity, and feel for the game makes him one of the more valuable unsigned players on the west coast.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->