Southeast Spotlight Standouts: Scorers and Shot-Makers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We made the trip down to Atlanta to check out The Prep Hoops Southeast Showcase and put our focus on the 17u Divsion! There was a ton of talent on display in the Peach State with programs traveling in from all over the country to compete. In this piece we're going to focus on the top scorers and shot makers from the weekend!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3569255"],"_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-69dd44d2e2101"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Golden did a great job for [program_tooltip program_id='2078446' first='Georgia' last='Stars'] EYCL this past weekend with his ability to make shots off the catch in timely moments for his team. Golden does a really nice job relocating off the ball to find pockets in the defense, allowing him to generate a lot of high quality looks off of feeds from his teammates. Golden also has legit off the bounce game as he is comfortable operating out of ball screens, attacking closeouts, and pushing the ball in transition when the opportunity presents itself. Golden has helped this group win many games going back to last season and looks to be in line to have this group make a push in the EYCL. Tate's ability as a shooter along with being able to make plays off the bounce while making winning plays at both ends of the floor make him a no brainer next level guy and someone that should garner more recruiting attention this spring/summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2377457"],"_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-69dda40977f8b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Day was a scoring machine for [program_tooltip program_id='2572991' first='Griffin' last='Grasshoppers Elite'] throughout the weekend but that was only part of the totality of the production provided for his team. He averaged 26 PPG on the weekend with a pair of 30 point performances on Saturday. Day's ability to get to the basket in both the half-court and transition were really impressive to say the least. He's confident at finishing through contact and uses his positional size to his advantage. He showed the ability to back down smaller guards when needed and exploited slower defenders from the perimeter. Day also contributed on the glass with consistency while balancing his playmaking responsibilities with his volume scoring. Day has all of the makings of a next level prospect and should continue to get more recruiting attention over the next few months with the live periods on the horizon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3537354"],"_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-69ddb6cd3ff75"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stewart is a really confident and skilled guard out of Colorado with DBA Elite 17u that had his game on full display all weekend long. Stewart possess the ability to create space for himself off the bounce with his deep range being a large part of that. Stewart has a genuinely well rounded offensive game with the ability to make plays for others as well. He has active hands in the gaps defensively, with the ability to make plays in transition after swinging possessions defensively. Stewart can operate out of ball screens where he excels at getting downhill with his left hand as he's capable of finishing though contact. As Stewart continues to develop his game and produce at a high level, I fully expect him to garner some next level interest. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3532318"],"_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-69ddb6cd4001b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hoffman had a really strong weekend with KBE Elite, he's an unsigned senior guard with really good positional size at 6'3" and the ability to run the offense. Hoffman has some real bop to his handle, legit outside touch, and with that possesses great self creation ability from multiple levels. Hoffman has a chance to be a really good rebounder for a backcourt player when engaged in that aspect of the game. He has the tools to be a next level player and should be someone colleges in Tennessee should be watching as a potential late addition to their recruiting class. He was a really consistent scorer from multiple levels this weekend with really good size for his ability to create offense for himself and his teammates. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3557243"],"_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-69ddb6cd400a1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Williams had his bag of tricks on full display and appeared to get better as the weekend went along. Williams showed the ability to score from multiple levels on the floor and exploit different mismatches off the bounce. Williams is also the kind of athlete that gets above the rim consistently in transition, showcasing his vertical pop all weekend long. He finishes through contact along with getting to the line with a high level of consistency. Williams is a key piece to this [program_tooltip program_id='2076396' first='Tony' last='Bradley Elite'] squad that doesn't have a ton of size but will likely stack up as one of the top independent 17u groups in Florida this season. He should continue to establish himself as a college level player as he's grown to 6'3" and really developed his game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->