Saturday AM Standouts: The Stage

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Day 2 from The Stage is off and running, and the energy carried right over from a strong opening day. With early tip-offs across both venues, teams came ready to compete and set the tone for a big Saturday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The morning at The Farmers Bank Fieldhouse sessions featured fast-paced play, and plenty of standout performances. Players wasted no time making an impact—whether it was scoring bursts, playmaking, defensive intensity, or all-around production.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this edition of <em>Saturday AM Standouts: The Stage</em>, we highlight the players who made noise early on Day 2. These are the ballers who showed up ready, delivered strong performances, and helped their teams get off to a great start on Saturday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3595174,"width":"193px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prepho[program_tooltip program_id='2228160' first='OPS' last=''].com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/image_9d1d27.png"><img src="https://prepho[program_tooltip program_id='2228160' first='OPS' last=''].com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/image_9d1d27.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3595174" style="width:193px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Saturday AM Standouts</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3595172,"width":"283px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prepho[program_tooltip program_id='2228160' first='OPS' last=''].com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/image_7958b5.png"><img src="https://prepho[program_tooltip program_id='2228160' first='OPS' last=''].com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/image_7958b5.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3595172" style="width:283px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2845384"],"_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-69e3cf88546f1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-7 points, 1 triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Did not get a ton of shots up, but made the most of his opportunities</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sharp instincts when picking off a pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long/lanky slasher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Back-to-back lefty score at the cup, smart about body control &amp; knowing where the D is</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2527220"],"_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-69e3cf8854796"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-7 points, 1 triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another crafty player that knows his way around the court</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit an in-rhythm triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sneaky O-boards, always around the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long arms for a sub 6' guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made aplenty hustle plays</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2539743"],"_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-69e3cf885481c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-12 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-His height is up to 6'2"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-No problem finishing in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drive, spin, contact, score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Active hands created TO's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed some sick double moves to break the defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Not just a scorer, drove &amp; kicked, found open teammates</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Matchup problem with his size/skill/mobility</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2812577"],"_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-69e3cf885489d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-20 points, 4 triples, 2/2 FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-SNIPER</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great in the catch &amp; shoot game, fluid &amp; smooth</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit a 3 to end the half, running shot that banked in before the buzzer sounded</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High arcing and soft shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crafty inside the arc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Appears to be a natural scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2845596"],"_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-69e3cf8854934"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-15 points, 1 triple, multiple FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Southpaw, good-size, big fella, strong/powerful </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very good from the FT-line, flawless stroke, automatic </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does his work inside the arc, but if you like left shooters, his shot is NICE</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough to handle with just one defender</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":"McCoy Bowan","_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":"6'0u0022","_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Fire Basketball Club 16U Black","_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-69e3cf8854a55"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-16 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ran the floor hard, produced in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fluid catching &amp; scoring in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed an effective fadeaway J</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like his pace of play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Keep track of this kid</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2560404"],"_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-69e3cf8854adf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-13 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Runs with Fire Basketball Club 16U</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Big body, strong &amp; physical</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-No problem creating space in the paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough to stop once he gets going to the rack</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board putback score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Draws fouls, not afraid of contact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-More interior scores, tough to handle when in position</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3570451"],"_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-69e3cf8854bd9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-14 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A lanky 6'0 guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Skilled handles, advanced moves</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive hesi-move &amp; shake</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smooth athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed quality turnaround baby hook </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Capable from 3-point land, hit two treys</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Extended shooting range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2553903"],"_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-69e3cf8854c55"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-12 points, 1 triple, 5/5 FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Caught my eye when catching &amp; hitting a triple in transtion</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice stroke, proper shooting form</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-On-ball rip steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Noteworthy athlete </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fast in transtion</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Will get you buckets in a variety of 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":"Taye Walker","_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":"6'3u0022","_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":"Fire Basketball Club 16U - Black","_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-69e3cf8854d03"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-13 points, 1 triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long athlete, moves well, intriguing length</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good grabbing O-boards over the opposition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drive &amp; finish at the cup, smooth finger-roll finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Caught in traffic, finished at the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Legit potential with his size &amp; mobility</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2560416"],"_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-69e3cf8854d57"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-19 points, 4 triples, 3/4 FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shooter but also attacks and scores inside the arc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice size &amp; moves well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Depp pull-up 3, this baller can shoot it</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive shot, not rushed but no problem getting it off</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Talented lead guard, impressive feel for the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Knows how to get open and find his spots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2845591"],"_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-69e3cf8854da2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-6 points and multiple assists</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Brother Rice is his high school, Will is a 5'8" lead guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crafty, skilled, creative</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored amongst the trees on multiple occasions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Aware on the court, finds the openings for slashing &amp; moves the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like his game as an undersized guard, passes the eye test with the rock in his hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3440723,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prepho[program_tooltip program_id='2228160' first='OPS' last=''].com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/Black-Modern-Cool-Job-Hiring-Question-Instagram-Post-55-e1770270699850.png"><img src="https://prepho[program_tooltip program_id='2228160' first='OPS' last=''].com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/Black-Modern-Cool-Job-Hiring-Question-Instagram-Post-55-e1770270699850.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3440723" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->