DMV Live S2: Saturday AM Eye-Catchers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Day two of DMV Live S2 tipped off this morning at 8:45AM and prospects gave us reasons to take notes early with their standout performances. Below are the eye-catches from the morning session on Saturday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2847084"],"_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-6a3ff9e1e2974"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fitzgerald continues the tear that he's been on this spring/summer and if averaging a double-double of 20PPG and 12RPG in S1 wasn't enough of a body of work, his showing Saturday was further confirmation that he's primed for a massive winter. The 6-foot-7 forward logged one of the more impressive stat lines this month for DMV Live in a win over Pallotti with <strong>32PTS and 19REBS</strong> in just 25MIN of action. He's relentless on the glass and spent the second half punishing the rim off rolls and straight-line drives. His energy and production were the catalyst for Flint Hill's late surge to pull ahead and win by a 14-point margin.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3680462,"_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-6a3ff9e1e2a24"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It was my first live viewing of Smallwood and all the hype around being one of the higher potential freshmen in the area was confirmed. It wasn't because he was trying to do too much either. Instead, he remained active without the ball with timely dives to the rim, attacked off the bounce in a north/south fashion and used his length to sneak scoop layups buy the extended arms of rotating shot blockers. On one dive to the rim he caught and off the vertical, rose up to flush it with two hands. He was limited in action, but made the most of his minutes enough to leave an impression as a serious prospect moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3363554"],"_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-6a3ff9e1e2aa6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Great redemption game for Franklin after he and Potomac ran into a buzzsaw that is Bishop O'Connell yesterday. The 6-foot-5 guard was back playing with great pace, being efficient with his approach off the bounce and sinking jumpers of all varieties with his feathery touch. When he's playing at this level, this Potomac team has a chance to be true contenders in the MAC in 2026-27 and beyond. His production breeds winning and no better example of his <strong>30-point, 7-rebound</strong> performance leading Potomac to an early morning win over a tough Bethel group.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3676213"],"_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-6a3ff9e1e2b26"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McCarthy is another player on this list who hasn't just been productive in this event, but throughout the entirety of summer league. The 6-foot-7 forward is skilled from 15-feet and out where he can face up and surprise opposing bigs with a quick first step. When he's open from beyond the arc and can set his feet, he's capable of knocking down three's, but his bread is buttered around the rim on drives or touches in the mid-post where he can finish with either hand. He brings a motor and effort running the floor, crashing the glass and coming up with 50/50s amongst the trees. He churned in a productive <strong>20PTS and 9REBS</strong> off the bench in a tight loss to Potomac.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3557116"],"_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":3680527,"_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-6a3ff9e1e2bd0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another strong showing for Sanchez just hours after lighting it up in a win over Clinton Grace on Friday evening. He picked up where he left off as the lethal southpaw can sink shots in bunches with any sort of time and space. His length and high release makes it difficult even when his defender is timely with a closeout, but the confidence and quickness of his mechanics have piqued the interest of Division I coaches on the sideline and for good reason. He showed some chops and awareness defensively jumping a few passes that led to transition opportunities. He scored <strong>26PTS</strong> on 7-of-8 from three in their win over Episcopal. It puts him at 62 percent from three on 26 attempts in three games played this weekend. A true stock-riser thus far.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2353569"],"_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-6a3ff9e1e2c54"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I'd be remiss to leave Gray off this list considering the fashion in which he engineers this Bethel team. We've written a ton on him this spring/summer, but all of it has been deserved and he put forth another display this morning as he scored <strong>23PTS</strong>, dished out <strong>9ASTS</strong> and hauled in <strong>4REBS</strong> . Even though Bethel came up short against Potomac, Gray's hands were all over this game and while he's proven to be one of the better scoring point guards the last few months, he can also regularly flirt with double-doubles in the rebounds or assists categories. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2149164"],"_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-6a40107c4a8b9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Moore had an argument to be considered the MVP of S1 and so far in S2, he's off to a solid start. Ambassador Christian dropped their game against Episcopal yesterday, but responded nicely in their matchup against DeMatha today and as he did a couple of weekends ago, spammed his fluid shooting stroke that extends to NBA range with comfortability. The way he gets to his shot is so high level and what catches your eye the most is despite shooting it from the volleyball like, his form looks the same as it does if he shoots it from 15 feet. He led Ambassador Christian to a win over the hosting Stags behind <strong>22PTS &amp; 9REBS</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2802627"],"_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-6a40107c4a960"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jeffers continues to stack performances here in June and it all stems with his ability to finish plays, control the glass and protect the rim. He's now at the point where when he catches in the dunker's spot, the result is a a two-handed flush no matter if there is a defender in the way or not. In S1 he had spurts of stepping away and showing shooting touch, but when he keeps it simple like he has been thus far in S2, your mind goes to a realistic role at the next level. His emphasis on the glass has been noteworthy both defensively and sizing up putbacks with timing as he dives from the foul line area. Jeffers concluded with <strong>11PTS</strong> on 3-of-6 from the field and <strong>7REBS</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2353578"],"_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-6a40107c4aa19"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Workmanlike outing from Abass, which has become the norm as he's added a handful of offers from S1. He poses as a valuable mismatch playing next to Jeffers in the frontcourt, which allows him to matchup against some smaller forwards that he can bully under the rim. If they throw their big on him instead, he can bring them out to the perimeter and beat them off the bounce. Abass always brings a sense of pride and urgency to the boards and it was prevalent again in the loss to Ambassador Christian with <strong>19PTS and 6REBS</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->