A-Town Showdown Saturday Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The A-Town Showdown is underway, featuring talent across the board. These standouts made a strong impression and are names to keep an eye on as the weekend and spring continue.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3599643"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":3604508,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-69ed50f58171d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Carter is a quick point guard who runs the show with a lot of confidence. A High IQ point guard that competes on every possession and makes a ton of small winning plays throughout the course of a game. I was most impressed with his ability to have awareness of defenses collapsing on him in the lane. He landed on two and found shooters at a high level. Also sensed pressure coming and early pitched for offensive advantages. Along with his high level passing ability he can score it on his own as well. A true long ball threat when given space and a nightmare for defenses in the open floor with the ball. </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":3604514,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Isaac Smith Jr ","_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":"6'3u0022","_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Steel City Premier","_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-69ed50f5817ee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smith is a long, athletic wing with a polished midrange game that he gets to using a tight handle and his ability to rise over defenders. He creates a lot of his own offense off the dribble, using a mix of speed and control to generate clean looks. Around the basket, he shows a solid finishing package along with good touch on his floater. He plays with confidence and continues to expand his scoring ability. His size and skill set make him a tough matchup on the perimeter. Overall, he's a trending prospect to watch as he continues to develop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3601450"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":3604522,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-69ed50f58187f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lima is a crafty, strong-built guard who knows how to create offense in a variety of ways. He has a bag of moves off the dribble and uses change of pace to keep defenders off balance. Around the rim, he shows soft touch and the ability to finish through contact, using his strength to his advantage. That same physicality carries over to the glass, where he rebounds well for his position and competes on every possession. Lima also displays solid court vision, making smart passes and keeping teammates involved within the flow of the offense. He plays with confidence and control, rarely looking rushed with the ball in his hands. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3588593"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":3604526,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-69ed50f5818dd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ozuna is a long, athletic guard with strong positional size and a natural feel for scoring. He consistently gets downhill and puts pressure on the rim, finishing in a variety of ways through contact or around defenders. In the midrange, he has a smooth pull-up jumper that he can get off quickly and confidently. His ability to create his own shot makes him a true scoring threat at all three levels. He plays with confidence and pace, rarely looking sped up when attacking. Overall, he projects as a dynamic offensive guard who can generate points in multiple ways.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3573828"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":3604528,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-69ed50f581930"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Matthews has a high basketball IQ that has been on full display. He plays with a strong feel for the game, consistently making smart decisions and keeping his team organized on offense. That intelligence pairs well with his quick first step and ability to get downhill, where he applies pressure on the rim and finishes effectively. He stays under control when attacking, reading defenses well as they collapse and reacting accordingly. Matthews also shows the ability to create advantages for teammates when help comes, making the right pass at the right time. Overall, his blend of decision-making and rim pressure makes him a tough cover for opposing defenses.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->