Space City Collision: 15U Early Saturday Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Early in the Prep Hoops Houston Space City Collision they were plenty of prospects that played big roles which resulted in success within each AAU program that participated during the weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3553109"],"_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a02aa6aae41b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Steam Ahead 15U's [player_tooltip player_id='3553109' first='Bernie' last='Shipley'] is an offensive threat that's is known for his perimeter shooting, showcased his skills in this game against the [program_tooltip program_id='2861456' first='Triple' last='Threat Basketball Academy'] 15U. He converted multiple three-point shots, utilizing screens and the catch to his advantage. Shipley also capitalized on his height, shooting over smaller defenders. At times, he acted as the primary ball handler, driving up the floor and creating scoring opportunities.</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":3635418,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Aiden Thomas","_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":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77248","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Grand Oaks High School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"[program_tooltip program_id='2861456' first='Triple' last='Threat Basketball Academy'] 15U","_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a02aa6aae56d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[program_tooltip program_id='2861456' first='Triple' last='Threat Basketball Academy'] 15U's Aiden Thomas played a crucial role in the team's scoring. When the opportunity arose, Aiden was aggressive in taking wide-open shots from the perimeter. Additionally, from what I observed, he was also a key player in driving to the basket when the perimeter shot wasn't available.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3533070"],"_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a02aa6aae5c7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Steam Ahead 15U's [player_tooltip player_id='3533070' first='Gabriel' last='Quiroz'] was a key factor in the offensive flow in the half court by making timely cuts. Through his efforts in cutting to the basket, he was able to convert many layups in the paint as his teammates found him multiple times. Against [program_tooltip program_id='2861456' first='Triple' last='Threat Basketball Academy'] 15U he displayed hustling in crucial parts of the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3528846"],"_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a02aa6aae615"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Steam Ahead 15U's [player_tooltip player_id='3528846' first='Cole' last='Prihoda'] played in the high post offensively, effectively setting screens to create opportunities for himself and his teammates. When teammates cut off him in the high post offensively, he would generate open looks for them with good passes. Additionally, he rebounded well for his team, particularly on the defensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3523989"],"_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a02aa6aae660"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='3523989' first='Cameron' last='Peterson'] is a player for the 1 Nation 15U team that showcased his scoring ability by going on several impressive scoring streaks that significantly boosted his team's lead throughout the game against Nike ProSkills 15U SA. His effectiveness with pull-up shots from the perimeter was particularly noteworthy, as he made multiple successful shots from the top of the three point line. Additionally, when he got into the lane, he attempted several floaters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->