Great Lakes Finals: Teddy’s 17u Guard Evals

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's my first list of evaluations from this weekend at the Great Lakes Finals. Stay tuned for several more evaluation articles in the coming weeks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2125596"],"_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-6a14df280470d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A unique 6'1" guard what should be on the radar of small schools. The bounce was present from the start as he opened the Friday night game with a driving dunk. He stayed very active as a slasher throughout the contest with several tough inside scores. Sticks with his man as a defender and boxes out well, too. Saw him hit a 3-pointer later on in this contest.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2371812"],"_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-6a14df280476f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">5'11" M14 and Andrew point guard. Displayed a variety of skills when watching him Friday night against Rise Elite. He's your traditional floor general who loves to create for others. Taking advantage of that with a string of assists in key run after a slow start for the team. Ball skills and shiftiness were also present.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2125671"],"_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-6a14df28047de"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nojus was a game-changer Saturday Morning and found the bucket in a variety of ways. His ability to create off the dribble really stood out. Had at least 7 points in the first half alone scoring off the dribble. But as the game went on, I got to see what he can do as a defender. That included a chase-down block at one point. His ability to move his feet is terrific and it made an impact on both ends throughout the contest. Low majors and high D2's/D3's will need to keep an eye on him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2125668"],"_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-6a14df2804826"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Like his brother, Nedas has a very similar build with just as much potential Doing so much on the court to impact winning. That includes snagging some tough rebounds, making plays, as a passer, and even showcasing a smooth touch around the rim. The defense is also there, as he created a handful of turnovers leading to easy transition points. Showcased the athleticism with an alley-oop poster and a fast-break dunk.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2125614"],"_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-6a14df280486a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A build with solid guard play for [program_tooltip program_id='2078374' first='Full' last='Package'] Black. In the quarterfinal vs lockdown, he was extremely aggressive at pushing the tempo offensively. Complements that with solid skills with the ball and playmaking. He always crashed for rebounds on both ends of the floor, which is something you don't see often with guards. Started to show more confidence as a shooter in the semifinal matchup with a few three's.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2830240"],"_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-6a14df28048cb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Morakinyo's an aggressive, lengthy guard for [program_tooltip program_id='2075386' first='Chicago' last='Lockdown'] and Sandburg. When watching him, he showed no mercy at attacking the rim. Finishing a pair of challenging shots over larger defenders. Honestly making them look easy. As a defender, he slides his feet really well and stays in great position. Active hands cut off the passing lanes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2834481"],"_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-6a14df280490e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stavros is a guy that gets you big buckets when needed. That showed against [program_tooltip program_id='2075386' first='Chicago' last='Lockdown']. Burying three triples at one point to push them ahead double digits. But after lockdown responded, he broke the team out of a cold spell and drilled a third three-pointer of the contest. Outside of his shooting, he does a solid job with his vision.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->