UAA Session I — Who’s Leaving the Weekend with Momentum?

Putting a cap on the first UAA session in Kansas City, let's take a look at the players who finished the weekend on a high note and are looking to carry that momentum into the next few weeks as we get deeper into the spring. These regional names are a few to keep a close eye on, as their recruiting could heat up in the coming weeks as well.    Marshall was solid all weekend as a tough, gritty two-way guard, most effective on Friday evening and Sunday. Playing bigger than his frame, he was aggressive and quick to penetrate, consistently exploiting different defensive coverages and looks. He flashed as a tough shot-maker, showing just enough range from deep to keep defenders honest while coming up big in crunch time. Defensively, he stayed engaged and in a stance, competing on that end of the floor. At his best on the ball, he made opposing guards uncomfortable with consistent pressure. Deven was also solid in scramble and rotation situations, closing out under control and getting to the right spots to provide help when needed.     A heady, smart player, Pickren showed a lot of layers to his game over the weekend. Playing mostly off the ball, he found success as a wing slasher, getting to the rim and playing off two feet. He absorbed contact well and finished through traffic. Kylan was also a strong option as a secondary cutter, finding space around the rim. He was efficient as a catch-and-shoot threat from behind the arc, knocking down multiple threes while showing good spacing and a feel for finding open spots on the floor. An underrated athlete, he also made an impact in transition, playing above the rim.     Schon, another name who saved his best for Sunday, added dynamic scoring and made an impact defensively. Dylan was efficient, generating quick offense and providing a consistent shooting threat from deep range. His shooting stroke was fluid, and he didn't hesitate, showing confidence and decisiveness. He was also active on the glass and played with good instincts and anticipation on the defensive end.     You can't miss Lowis, with his next-level size and length paired with a skill set that continues to grow. After struggling on Friday and Saturday, he bounced back Sunday with a strong performance that looked much more like himself. Carter got hot from deep, knocking down a number of threes and providing a big offensive lift for his squad. He looked comfortable on the perimeter and in space, showing no hesitation as both a shooter and decision-maker. On the defensive end, his movement looked solid as well — he protected the rim and moved his feet effectively in a variety of situations.     Another high-IQ player, Webb got going on Saturday and carried that momentum into Sunday with a confident, aggressive approach that saw him dominate the scoring column and generate multiple trips to the free-throw line. Levi's perimeter shooting also showed up, but his passing and decision-making throughout the weekend may have been his biggest strengths. Playing with good feel, he consistently got teammates involved and put them in positions to succeed. Webb's ability to both score and facilitate separated him from other guards in attendance.

Putting a cap on the first UAA session in Kansas City, let's take a look at the players who finished the weekend on a high note and are looking to carry that momentum into the next few weeks as we get deeper into the spring. These regional names are a few to keep a close eye on, as their recruiting could heat up in the coming weeks as well.