Midwest Live: Saturday Evening 2027 Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Midwest Live brought out the top teams from Ohio and in this article I'll break down the 2027 standouts from Saturday evening's action.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2370700"],"_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-6a43f09b89a14"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A flu game performance from James as he battled sickness to go out there and compete for Toledo St John's as they impressed against a tough schedule this weekend and James picked up an offer from IU Pennsylvania at the end of the weekend. James competes every time he steps on the floor as his combination of on-ball defense and rim pressure off the dribble shows his quickness and motor. James also has a ton of varsity experience as the first time I watched him play was off the bench making some huge plays in a playoff game as a freshman. This is his last run with the Titans as they'll look to stay atop the Detroit Catholic League.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2882195"],"_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-6a43f09b89a5d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the elite shooters in Ohio's 2027 class, Theobalds was one of my biggest stock risers this weekend. Knocking down some ridiculous shots on the perimeter, Theobalds has a quick trigger and doesn't care if there is a hand in his face. Liking the DHO actions Toledo St John's ran for him, Theobalds curled around his teammate before receiving the handoff in shooting position. If Theobalds can prove he is capable of making an impact defensively he should have no trouble getting Division II and NAIA offers thanks to his positional size and shooting ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2377846"],"_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-6a43f09b89a85"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the strongest wings in the state, Bell is going to cause issues with his sheer determination and aggressiveness. Bell has also taken strides as a perimeter offensive player, improving as a 3-point shooter and ball handler. While I'm spotlighting Bell for his play on Saturday Vs Olentangy Berlin, Bell also knocked down a step-back 3-pointer to send the game against Toledo St John's on Sunday to overtime. Northwood and Charleston (WV) have offered Bell this month and he should get low major eyes on him in July on the MHC. Bell is clearly a top priority for regional Division II programs and he projects as a prospect who would make an instant impact at that level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2532410"],"_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-6a43f09b89aa8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Glenville got a comfortable victory over Kalamazoo Central to open up their Midwest Live and Hobson Jr got rolling from long distance with corner 3-pointers and rhythm pull-up jumpers. On a Glenville team that wants to turn you over, having a player like Hobson Jr who can knock down shots from the outside should make them tough to beat again this season. I'd take a look at Hobson Jr as a strong wing who can space the floor if I'm a small college program.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2891921"],"_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-6a43f09b89aca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Making the move to Centennial, O'Daniel adds another athletic body with size and length to run the floor, crash the glass and score in the paint. I was impressed with O'Daniel doing each of those skills on Saturday as he had a couple layups off baseline cuts and knocked down a mid-range shot in the middle of the floor. Centennial should be one of the top teams in the Columbus City League this season and adding O'Daniel improves their depth, defense and interior size.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3681819"],"_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-6a43f09b89aea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In a late night battle between stud point guards it was Edwards stealing the show by knocking down around five 3-pointers in the first half alone Vs Hamilton. Playing well off stud [player_tooltip player_id='2379747' first='Santino' last='Haney'], Edwards made himself available around the perimeter and was shot-ready off the catch. After graduating a solid senior core, the experience of the 2027 class around Haney will be key as Steubenville will look to go back to the state title again this March.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->