Groton 3rd Annual Rumble In The Jungle: Day 2 Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The final day of the Groton tournament once again brought in more energy and exciting play from several players and teams. It was a privilege to be able to work this tournament as it was highly competitive with extremely talented and athletic players and coaches from across Sd and Nd. Below we will look at some more players that went above and beyond to stand out. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3677253,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/Screenshot_20260621_123938_Gallery.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/Screenshot_20260621_123938_Gallery.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3677253" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2475034"],"_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-6a3b03a848814"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Elite playmaker </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-True three level scorer </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made several tough and contested shots from outsider and in the paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a nice mid range floater game going today </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Don't think he gets enough credit for how well he sees the floor </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Draws a ton of defensive attention which opens up the floor for eveyone else to be affected</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Team is just much better when hes on the floor </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2250411"],"_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-6a3b03a8488b9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Stud athlete </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-One of the top players ive watched so far this season </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed great skills handling the ball vs pressure </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Unlimited range </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough shot maker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Perfect size and build to guard almost any position on the floor </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gets down hill as fast and strong as anyone ive seen this spring and summer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great rebounder for a guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lock down defender </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3067004"],"_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-6a3b03a848940"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Was a sniper today with deep range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch and shoot specialist </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Bigger then 6'3 and plays defense that way </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Put the ball on the floor and created his own shot or got teammates open looks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough/gritty player </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2839149"],"_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-6a3b03a8489be"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Stout/solid build </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rugged and tough</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Three point shooter </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had success putting the ball on the floor and scoring tough baskets </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Proved he can handle the ball better then expected with a nice crossover </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ultra competitive/plays very hard </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2830460"],"_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-6a3b03a848a3b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Very athletic </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Attacks the basket off the bounce with vengeance </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great in transition </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made multiple tough baskets at the rim through contact </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong knows where the weight room is </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Salty on ball defender </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Anticipates defensively very well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Solid rebounder for his size</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2836512"],"_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-6a3b03a848abf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Dynamic athleticism </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had couple dunks, honestly didn't know he had hops like that!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Uses his athleticism to be able to rebound or keep possessions alive</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Can step out and shoot it</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick first step and uses it to get down hill amd attack the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2831956"],"_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-6a3b03a848b4e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Sniper shooter </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has all the tools to be extremely good</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Next great combo guard for groton?!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shows nice footwork coming off of screens </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Excellent passer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scorers mentality </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice finisher at the rim with either hand</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Definitely looks bigger then listed 6'0 </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has high basketball IQ</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Young player but definitely understands how to score with or without the ball in his hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2836662"],"_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-6a3b03a848bc9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Utility man</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scores</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Defends</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rebounds </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good passer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great defender of multiple positions </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Can handle the ball when asked to</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays with high NRG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2277851"],"_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-6a3b03a848c41"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Do it all big man</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nocked down some threes agaim today </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has shown very good court vision and great passing for a big man</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-In one game he 4 or 5 blocks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Makes his freethrows at a high percentage </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Makes alot of good basketball plays</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->