Section 7: Standout Forwards/Wings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this article, I will feature the forwards and wings from Nevada that stood out to me during the Section 7 event in Mesa, Arizona.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2111894"],"_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-6a305e9f7250a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tyler was electric all weekend long for the Jaguars, averaging 20ppg while shooting at an insane 59% from the field and an even crazier 53% from three. The 6'6" wing displayed the ability to bring the ball up in transition, going coast to coast on multiple occasions. He displayed his bump, turnaround fades in the middy, his three balls both off the catch and off the dribble, as well as his strength and body control finishing through contact at the rim. He defended at a high level, guarding 1-5 every game, proving that he can be placed anywhere because of his IQ mixed with his physical tools. Tyler can be seen next in July, playing with Prominent Elite in the PRO16 and NXTPRO playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2412305"],"_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-6a305e9f724c6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nick was excellent for Losee all weekend long, further proving his newly earned status as the #127 ranked player nationally. The 6'7 forward was a three level scorer; attacking close outs before popping jumpers off one or two dribbles, relocating for spacing and knocking down 3's, and getting to the basket where he threw down a couple emphatic dunks. The Losee wing is starting to put it all together and will look to continue doing so in July with the [program_tooltip program_id='2888350' first='LV' last='Knicks'] on the PRO16 circuit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2819207"],"_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-6a305e9f72553"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jerome was a monster on the glass for the Desert Pines Jaguars. He often snatched offensive boards in timely possessions, earning the Jags extra opportunities whenever they needed it the most. Some of those extra chances came with his own and-1 finish, adding a layer of demoralization for the opposing teams. He displayed strength on the defensive side, reversing the purpose of the opposing team's need to post up and work inside out. He played straight up and assisted in getting stops at the right time as well. The 6'4" forward was everything his team needed him to be all weekend long and his play stood out to me.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2468244"],"_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-6a305e9f72573"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jaden was digging in his tool box all weekend long, doing absolutely everything for his new team Liberty. From crashing the glass nonstop and pushing the ball out in transition, to being a primary ball handler in half court sets and facilitating for his team by getting down hill and kicking out to his shooters. The 6'5" small forward was elite around the rim, finishing most of his opportunities in the paint while mixing it up to knock down some midrange and three point jumpers. Defensively, he guarded 1-5 exceptionally well, applying consistent pressure to make it difficult for opposing players to get to their spots, let alone rise up. Jaden can be seen next with Team CPSA on the PRO16 circuit in July.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3663904"],"_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-6a305e9f72591"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There is so much to like about the 6'6" incoming freshman. With as young as he is, there was times I would watch and think about how much of an impact he is already making for Liberty. He was consistent on the glass and was always a focus to keep away from the glass by opposing teams, showcasing his early worth there. Nonetheless, he still snatched rebounds and finished rather easily in the paint with the help of his long wingspan to help him just reach over everybody around him. His lateral movement is there on perimeter and as of now, he can comfortably guard 2-5 but it won't be long before he can be placed anywhere on the floor. The sky is not the limit for Lucas but is set to be his floor instead.</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":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Carlos Ferguson","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'5u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77245","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Legacy High School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Las Vegas United","_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":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a305e9f725ea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Carlos Ferguson showcased a great ability for keeping the floor spaced and always being shot ready. The stretch-forward was consistently open despite knocking down a plethora of threes for his team just based on his off-ball movement while his ball handlers create everything for him. Defensively, he showed he's capable of guarding all positions with his strength and lateral quickness as well as his mentality for snatching rebounds at its highest point any chance possible. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->