Edwardsville Showcase – Where Physicality Meets Scoring Depth

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Below is a list of players I had the chance to see play on Saturday and Sunday at the NCAA Edwardsville Live Showcase. This aggressive group of players found success through their strength and physicality. They weren't just physical players, though; they were consistent contributors on the scoreboard. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2960552"],"_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-6a432bbee075c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Soloman Reed played a strong, physical game. He is a well-built forward who uses his broad shoulders and strength to outmuscle his opponents for rebounds. Reed is an aggressive player who dove for loose balls throughout the game, constantly wreaking havoc. He also displayed a soft mid-range shot and strong slashing skills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3682875,"_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":3682904,"_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":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a432bbee07d4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sharvez Scott is a well-built forward who consistently crashed the boards, battled for second-chance opportunities, and disrupted plays in the backcourt. Much of Scott's success came near the paint; however, he also showed glimpses of perimeter shooting. Overall, Scott looked like a solid forward who can provide strength and stability down low while adding scoring depth.        </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3576960"],"_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-6a432bbee081f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Savon Wade looked good on the inside in their game against Quincy. He played a physical game, using his body to create space and finish tough shots under the rim. Wade appears to be adding more levels of scoring depth, and his scoring has become more consistent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2632017"],"_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-6a432bbee0877"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kaylen Hardy tallied much of his scoring by capitalizing on second-chance rebounds and driving through double mismatches. He opened the second half with a baseline 3, showing he can score at all levels. Overall, Hardy is a hard-fighting guard with a decent frame who  can create scoring opportunities through physicality or flashes of finesse.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2384011"],"_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-6a432bbee08be"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bennett Becker is a forward with a wide frame, but he didn't miss a step. Becker made quick reads in the backcourt and transitioned up the court at a quick pace. He also flashed finesse with a soft jumper and a three-pointer in the second half. Becker's size, speed, and finesse make it difficult for opposing teams to generate offense.         </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2528208"],"_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-6a432bbee0909"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Chase Duke is a player with a solid frame. He was tough on the boards, played with a high motor end to end, and consistently used his body to make stops and close off driving plays. Duke also found success in the backcourt by reading and knocking down passes. He flashed a scorer's touch with a couple of three-pointers and some driving plays.          </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3682938,"_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":3682940,"_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":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a432bbee095a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ladarius Hameil used his strength and power to fight through double teams and muscle his way to the rim. Hameil showed good off-ball movement, using his body to set picks for his shooters. Hameil was also a primary offensive contributor, with several second-chance opportunities, mid-range shots, and a couple of three-pointers. He showed confidence in his growing offensive game, bringing the ball up the court, protecting it well, and making driving plays. Overall, since seeing Hameil play last, he has become a much more versatile player, stretching the court with his shooting, handling the ball end to end, while also remaining a shutdown forward in the paint.        </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->