Groton 3rd Annual Rumble In The Jungle: Day 1 Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For two consecutive days Groton Area High School will be the host of its 3rd Annual Rumble In The Jungle Team Camp. With both Jv n Varsity teams in attendance and having heard alot of great feedback about this camp, I decided to show up take in all the action and excitement for my myself. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tons or marquee matchups such as Hamlin vs Mobridge, Groton vs DeSmet, Roncalli vs Lisbon, West Central vs Rapid City Christian just to name a few with many more on the schedule. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PH will go over some of the players that stood out in alot of different ways on day one of camp. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3675992,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/Black-Modern-Cool-Job-Hiring-Question-Instagram-Post-55-e1770270699850-crop-758x497-1782065406.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/Black-Modern-Cool-Job-Hiring-Question-Instagram-Post-55-e1770270699850-crop-758x497-1782065406.png?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-3675992" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2475033"],"_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-6a39c47fd525b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Shot lights out on day 1 </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He rebounded tough </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Midrange game was on point</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a great first step off the catch/got to his spot almost anytime he wanted </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed his athleticism and versatility guarding all positions but the 5 spot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2420227"],"_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-6a39c47fd52c1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Big man with big game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made 6 three's in the first game this morning </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Consistently made the three ball all day, I was pleasantly surprised at how well he shot the ball </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-On post touches hes very tough to stop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Uses the glass nicely in close</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rebounding machine</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gets up and down the floor better then you may think he would</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2338446"],"_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-6a39c47fd530a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Arguably the best all-round athlete on the floor in any game </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Perfect combination of size/speed/strength for a pg guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Beautiful shot release "text book"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sound fundamentally </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Deadly accurate shooter with deep range </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has the complete "offensive bag" </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2710073"],"_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-6a39c47fd534f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Leader</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pg with combo guard skill set</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shot very well today/catch n shoot or mid range pull-ups he had it all going </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Salty on ball defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had nice hard drives to basket with some tough finishes </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2710052"],"_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-6a39c47fd5390"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Was ultra aggressive on the boards </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nocked down several three's </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong/solid and tough</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very active with an extreme motor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had nice footwork and touch on post ups</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2076018"],"_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-6a39c47fd53cf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Electric </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Top notch athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Extremely skilled baller </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made several level 10 difficulty style shots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great feet and anticipation on defense </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Court vision is as good as it gets</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Unselfish but also knows when to take games over</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2255042"],"_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-6a39c8c7abe58"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Athletic big</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had showtime break away contested slam </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Super quick chris weber baseline spin move on couple possessions for easy points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shot the three ball fairly well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Active rebounder </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gets up and down the floor very well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2359254"],"_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-6a39c8c7abecd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Very athletic </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Skilled ballhandler </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Was very tough to stop in transition/got to the basket at will </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Extremely pesky on ball defender/great feet and anticipation </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good strength and build at the guard position/can easily guard positions 1-3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2726169"],"_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-6a39c8c7abf23"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Changed every game with his length on both ends of the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had minimum 3-4 blocks a game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed great hands/caught almost everything </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple times he showed nice touch in and around the basket along with good footwork </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed great versatility as he stepped out and shot the three at times making a decent percentage of them</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2976380"],"_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-6a39c8c7abf81"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Nice solid combo guard </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shot lights out in two of the three games today </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scrappy/tough defender </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays with an chip on his shoulder</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed nice playmaking ability creating for others on drive and kick plays</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->