Prep Hoops Live: Friday Night Standouts From Batavia

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Friday evening tipped off 3 days worth of basketball action at Prep Hoops Live. I took in 4 games from the 15U and 16U divisions which featured some bright and up and coming talent. Lets dive into a handful of guys that made an impact for their teams' opening game of the weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2610387"],"_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-6a0802ff79e73"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Morrissette set the tone for the weekend in an impactful and multi-faceted way. He carries with him a versatile and diverse skill set. Scored it in bunches from 3 levels going off for 29 in the first half alone with 7 3's helping lead team to a 90+ point game. Comfortable getting into shot off bounce or on catch and shoot opportunities. Has a tight and disciplined handle where he can create separation with change of pace. Eyes are peeled on dribble for other opportunities. Possesses bounce around the rim and plays with a toughness demeanor all around. Will fill a primary handler or combo role at the next level. A true highlight real tonight. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2614752"],"_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-6a0802ff79ebb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fundamentally sound on the interior with stable instincts while enduring physicality of game. Runs a power forward spot for team and fills that role adequately. Score it at an efficient rate throughout. Solid hands on the catch and makes smart movements to opening gaps in the paint. Consistently was around the glass for rebounding opportunities on both sides. Tallied him for 3 o board and put backs. Overall presents a toughness demeanor with good feel.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":3640136,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Kingston Harris","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'7u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77245","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Thornwood","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"[program_tooltip program_id='2075957' first='The' last='Work Foundation'] ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a0802ff79f1c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lengthy power forward who excels at court awareness, timing, and anticipation. Used wingspan to advantage in multiple phases. Defensively got into the passing lanes to cause turnovers or change shot shapes around the rim. Rim ran consistently throughout. Got on the glass on both sides. Really impacted on the offensive end with a handful of put backs against similar size. Created havoc in the paint due to high activity and feel for game. Made a really tough catch just off the low block to then turn and score from 5 feet with kiss of glass. Poised with IQ.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":3640148,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Reggie Johnson","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"[program_tooltip program_id='2075957' first='The' last='Work Foundation'] ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a0802ff79f62"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Johnson possesses a high level of energy and activity on both sides of the ball. He showed strong defensive instincts with multiple steals and tipped passes to make offense continue to play at an uncomfortable pace. Got on the floor for loose balls multiple times. Rebounded from the guard and then pushed ahead in transition. A primary ball handler who made good reads and found openings underneath threading the needle or swung it around the perimeter to open shooters. Tough guard with a high motor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2964301"],"_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":3640153,"_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-6a0802ff79f98"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Malone stuck out tonight because of his heavy on the ball defensive pressure in the man to man setting. Possesses quick hands but knows when to take risks. Created multiple pick-pocketed steals to convert to quick baskets. Had a clean chase down block and dove on the floor to get a jump ball. Athletically pops with high finishes at the rim from the guard spot. Also showed a bit of nice mid range game as well. Will be a solid point guard to continue to stay on radars.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->