Five New Names from the Kennedy Shootout

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3684284,"_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-6a44790cd7f58"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Booker is raw, very, very raw. But he also has size, natural, fluid athleticism, and some real game-changing length. He runs the floor well, has pretty good hands, and can protect the paint defensively. The Defenders haven't really had a big man with his type of size and athleticism in this recent run of success, and they don't need a ton of production from him, just need him to play a role for them as a rebounder and defender, and he looks capable of doing so. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3684287,"_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-6a44790cd7f9c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Backes started 21 games for the Pirates as a junior, but he's a new name for us. He's a long combo guard who can play with or without the ball in his hands, and he looked much more comfortable shooting it off the catch than his 3-point numbers (26.7%) from last year would indicate. He has a quick release off the catch, moves well without the ball in his hands, and showed good awareness on the offensive end with a nice off-ball cut for a finish. His length and quickness can be an asset on the defensive end as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3684288,"_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-6a44790cd7fc2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another combo guard from Hudson who played quite a bit last season but is a new name for us after the weekend, Kliegl looked really comfortable playing on-or-off the ball. He has a smooth, quick release off the catch and does a nice job getting his feet set and ready to fire. He's a solid defender on the ball, moving his feet well and utilizing his speed to his advantage. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2917316"],"_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-6a44790cd7fe9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hersom is a strong lefty guard who is nearly automatic from 15-feet and in. He was great against Garner-Hayfield-Ventura, routinely knocking down mid-range shots both off the dribble and the catch. He's physical and does a great job using his strength to ward off defenders and create a little extra space. He's a force on the glass on both ends of the floor and is willing to defend multiple spots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3684302,"_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-6a44790cd800a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Similar to [player_tooltip player_id='3684284' first='Ricky' last='Booker'] from Marquette Catholic, Betz is a really raw young big man, but is an intriguing player with size, length, and athleticism that should really morph into something special at the small school level. He showed good, if not a tad robotic, footwork on post touches, and he's a good help defender with the ability to protect the rim at a high level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->