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The G1 Series: Top Impact Contributors

The G1 Series: Top Impact Contributors
Thomas Hofler III
Thomas Hofler III June 4, 2026 @ 10:51 PM
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LaDerion Simmons
LaDerion Simmons 6'1" | SG/PF/PF | 2028
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Amare Johnson
Amare Johnson 6'3" | 2027
TX
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The G1 Series was a showcase of immense talent from various teams, each eager to demonstrate their skills and secure a championship. In my evaluation of multiple players, I identified five standout performers who exhibited exceptional skills which made these players impact contributions during the early stages of the tournament held in Bryan, Texas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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":3661297,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Judah Shrout-Jordan","_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":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77248","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Houston Christian","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"AO Hoops ","_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a224711de7e8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Judah Shrout-Jordan is a guard for AO Hoops that is an offensive player capable of scoring from all three levels. He possesses body control, allowing him to execute layups effectively and penetrate the Team Imperial Larry defense to score mid-range shots. Shrout-Jordan's quickness with the ball gives him an advantage in beating defenders off the dribble. Additionally, within the AO Hoops offense, he demonstrated his passing skills by setting up his teammates for successful plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2822094"],"_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":3661302,"_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a224711de87a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2822094' first='LaDerion' last='Simmons'] is a guard for Team Imperial Larry that made a significant impact on the game against AO Hoops. He served as a primary source of offense for his team, consistently scoring from the perimeter and driving to the basket for layups. His offensive rhythm became automatic at certain points during the game, showcasing his skills and confidence on the court.</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":3661305,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='2556021' first='Amare' last='Johnson']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77248","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"On1 Prep","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"[program_tooltip program_id='2822908' first='ElevaTE' last='U']","_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a224711de918"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I've been following [player_tooltip player_id='2556021' first='Amare' last='Johnson']'s progress as he continues his high school career. In a recent game, I saw him in a different role on [program_tooltip program_id='2822908' first='ElevaTE' last='U']. He created most of his shots by converting with step backs and jumpers off the catch. This time, I was able to see him play a more significant role and contribute at a higher level. Defensively, he was active and came away with multiple steals with his on-ball defense.</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":3661312,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"AJ Brown","_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":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77248","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Kennedale High School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"[program_tooltip program_id='2822908' first='ElevaTE' last='U']","_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a224711de9ab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">AJ Brown is a 6'3 guard for [program_tooltip program_id='2822908' first='ElevaTE' last='U'] that has versatile skills that make him a valuable asset on both ends of the court. In a recent game against the Texas Magic Elite, he showcased his scoring ability by dialing in 26 points, shooting an impressive 8/15 from the field and making 7/12 three-pointers. Notably, most of these perimeter touches came from catch-and-shoot situations. Defensively, Brown's wingspan is a key asset, allowing him to cover ground effectively on the ball. He consistently steals the ball from ball handlers, disrupting their possession and intercepts passing lanes during defensive rotations.</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":3661315,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Reid Reddy","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77248","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Champion High School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Texas Magic Elite","_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a224711dea3d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Reid Reddy is the Texas Magic Elite's shooter from perimeter that has the ability to get on streaks if left open off the catch.  Beyond his shooting, he was a force in the paint, finishing in the lane for points.  He was a key scorer against [program_tooltip program_id='2822908' first='ElevaTE' last='U'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The G1 Series was a showcase of immense talent from various teams, each eager to demonstrate their skills and secure a championship. In my evaluation of multiple players, I identified five standout performers who exhibited exceptional skills which made these players impact contributions during the early stages of the tournament held in Bryan, Texas.

Judah Shrout-Jordan

Judah Shrout-Jordan

HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SG
CLASS 2028

Judah Shrout-Jordan

School: Houston Christian
Club: AO Hoops
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LaDerion Simmons

LaDerion Simmons

HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SG/PF/PF
CLASS 2028
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LaDerion
Simmons SG/PF/PF
Class
2028
Height
6'1"
HS
Clever Creak
|
TX
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Amare Johnson Amare Johnson 6'3" TACA | 2027 TX

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School: On1 Prep
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