15U Stars Shine on Saturday in Edmond

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Saturday brought plenty of standout action at the Sooner State Special in Edmond, Oklahoma. We're highlighting some of the top performers from the 15U division, breaking down what set them apart throughout the day. While it wasn't easy to narrow the field with so many impressive showings, the group below consistently elevated their play and separated themselves from the rest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2827957"],"_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-69d1a5004ca2c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jeya plays for Defenders Elite and attends Prosper High School in Texas. Hari showcased elite quickness and hands early and often today. Against Hard Hoops Grey, he poured in seven steals to help get his team fast break opportunities. Throughout the day, he also flashed a good mix of outside shooting and aggressiveness off the bounce to the rim. Hari has a super quick rip through move and is able to use his explosive first step to get past defenders and to the cup. His ability to finish at the rim and through contact continued to show us his creativity and toughness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3563646"],"_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-69d1a5004cadf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dudar helped propel Hard Hoops Gold to a perfect 4-0 record in pool play. The freshman showed us outstanding versatility on both ends of the floor. While his greatest attribute may be his outside shooting, Dudar is also able to make a big impact with his ability to guard multiple positions on defense. Not only does his length help him when switched onto taller players but his style of play and the multiple efforts that he routinely makes on a given possession help to build pressure on the opposition. Hard Hoops Gold plays together and are a very connected unit on both ends. Miro is a good example of not only a great teammate but a "glue guy" that can impact games in many different ways.</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":"Sevin Reed","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_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":"Paris","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"C4 Attack","_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-69d1a5004cbd4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Reed was arguably the best athlete in the 15U division. Saturday saw him sky well above the rim with some unbelievable open court dunks. Reed is at his best when he can get out and run the floor in transition. Whether on the wing or pushing the ball ahead via the dribble, the freshman put a lot of pressure on defenders working to get back as he went coast to coast. Sevin also absorbed blows and hung in the air showing his toughness with high difficulty finishes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3563158"],"_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-69d1a5004cc53"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Harris-Johnson helped get Hard Hoops Gold get off to a fast start in all three of their wins today. The combo guard elevates really well on his jump shot and can also bring the ball up and initiate offense for his squad. Against C4 Attack, the offense started somewhat slow for his team but Preston brought stability with some tough shot-making. Harris-Johnson does a good job of finding openings in the defense and navigating space in the paint to elevate over longer defenders. The freshman is unafraid and plays with an attack mentality as a slasher and driver.</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":"Kemaurian Bennett","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"La Marque","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"1 Nation","_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-69d1a5004cfcc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bennett plays with no fear and is the unquestioned leader for his team. He shows a solid outside stroke that also pays dividends as he is able to get to the foul line often and convert. Bennett plays much bigger than his 5'6" height and is an underrated athlete that has very good quickness. Defensively, the freshman was extremely active and a very good communicator. Kemaurian uses active hands tied with his effort to force steals and push the break to turn defense to offense for 1 Nation. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3572634"],"_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-69d1a5004d062"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Melton is a 6'2" forward that C4 Attack uses everywhere offensively. We saw him in more of a point forward role for much of the day, as he was able to initiate offense and play on the attack. The freshman can finish with either hand and is extremely unselfish as a passer, looking to setup teammates cutting to the basket. Melton is also expanding his game as an outside shooter and made multiple 3-pointers throughout the day. Eli also provides a defensive boost as he can guard both in the post and on the perimeter for C4 Attack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->