Bash In The Desert: Playmakers in 17U

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this article, I feature five playmakers who are making a difference on both ends of the court at the Prep Hoops Bash in the Desert. Keep an eye out for them, as many have the potential to play at the next level.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2374248"],"_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-6a0bc3923ccd4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Deshaun Harris showed out at the Prep Hoops Bash in the Desert earlier this month. He is a smooth and crafty guard who uses his elusiveness to weave around defenders, and I liked how he kept his eyes up, which allowed him to find his forwards and shooters to rack up assists. In addition to his facilitating skills, he was draining threes and had some nice finishes at the cup. Overall, he impressed, and I think he has a big summer ahead of him.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2194481"],"_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-6a0bc3923cd55"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Justin Kimbrough is a shifty guard who uses his change-of-direction skills to shake defenders. I like how twitchy he is, and he has a nice jumper that he can get to. He also gets paint touches to open up scoring opportunities for his forwards. And he was getting after it on defense as well. Expect him to continue to be a difference maker for the Soldiers.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2717233"],"_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-6a0bc3923cdb4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">There is a lot to like about Trevon Darby's game. He is another guard who has some real scoring ability, and he also distributes the rock to his teammates if they have a cleaner look. His IQ and instincts are evident, and I also liked how he was playing quality defense. All in all, Darby impacts the game in a variety of ways and his skill set makes him a player worth tracking moving forward.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2370259"],"_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-6a0bc46a2cba1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Terry McKinney caught just about everyone's attention in the gym with his next-level athleticism. He was attacking the rim with purpose and threw down countless slams dunks with authority. He also leaks out at the right times and makes himself available in transition. I was a fan of his play on defense too, where he made presence felt with his length and physicality. He knows how make his matchup quite uncomfortable, and he causes turnovers that can help jumpstart the offense.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1720212"],"_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-6a0bc3923ce1e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ladell White Jr. is a two-way guard who brings a lot to the table for his team. His frame, speed, and grittiness are all tools that he leverages to get downhill and score. He can absorb contact as well if needed. When it comes to his defense, he doesn't give his man much room to operate, and he can guard some of the more skilled and athletic guards on the court thanks to the way he quickly covers ground.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->