Prep Hoops Live: 2028 And 2029 Emerging Small Forward Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The annual Prep Hoops Live showcase took place this past weekend. It was a competitive three day event which hosted teams from numerous states across the Midwest. I was in Batavia, IL taking in games from the 15U and 16U divisions. Let's take a look at some of the Small Forwards who gained traction through the weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3594991"],"_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-6a0db05488053"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another prospect from [program_tooltip program_id='2076923' first='Club1' last=''] Prime that was really intriguing through the weekend. Brings length at the wing spot to impact in multiple facets. Can spread the floor with perimeter shooting ability while also putting it on the deck to attack at full speed. Scored it in transition multiple times and presented good feel as a passer with quality feeds to cutters or post entries. Crashed the glass with toughness. Overall popped out with ability and want to compete at a high level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2878287"],"_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-6a0db054880bb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Caught in early morning Sunday matchup. Fits into a 4 man role on squad. Played up a grade level through the weekend and impacted. Showed strong touch and confidence operating in the mid post area throughout the game. Hit a couple turnaround jumpers and spot ups from 4 – 8 foot. Also attacked the baseline with tough drives while finishing at good angles. Adds value as a passer from the post as well. An underclassmen to track from UCCS Woodlawn.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2465624"],"_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-6a0db054880dc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A small forward who works the paint area and fills role affectively. Makes impact on both ends with size and plus wing span. Stayed active on the offensive glass to come up with multiple put backs while converting on a timely and1 off a back door cut. Plays within flow of game to spread floor out while adding sound defensive activity and utilizing length.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3027810"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":3644643,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6a0db0548810d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Intriguing prospect from Perspectives. Caught Cleveland in team's last game of weekend on Sunday. A versatile wing with ability to knock down shots from beyond the arc or score it off the bounce getting to the cup. Also finished in transition on a breakaway opportunity going full speed. Will push the ball after securing defensive boards. Contests defensively with plus wingspan and length. Helped assist squad to 3-1 over weekend's play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3594683"],"_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-6a0db05488097"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Strong presence that popped because of plus energy and effort on both sides of the ball. Brings solid length to the floor. Applied good ball pressure defensively and rotated well while having smart positioning. Another [program_tooltip program_id='2076923' first='Club1' last=''] Prime player that likes to out hustle opponents with tough rebounds in heavy traffic and running the floor for a chase down block. Overall a selfless player who impacts in doing things outside a stat sheet to make winning plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2811718"],"_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-6a0db0548812e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lengthy wing prospect who showed versatility as a perimeter shooter and interior scorer. Saw Dwyer last summer and his game has continued to grow. Knocked down multiple catch and shoot 3's. Attacked the basked effectively off a hesitation and also converted on a tough fadeaway jumper from 5 feet. Moves well off the ball while team orchestrates a lot of intentional movement in ½ court setting. Putback a big and1 off an O board to help keep team's momentum in second half. Assisted squad to a 3-1 finish on the weekend. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->