PH 2k26: Jack’s Opening Night Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are seven top performing prospects from day one of Prep Hoops 2K26 in Hopkins, Minnesota! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2524689"],"_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-6a5250822aaa7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Marcus put on a scoring clinic, running with Southside Red Bears this weekend. He is an electric lead guard, who can score in bunches from anywhere on the floor. He was hitting on some very tough shots off the dribble from beyond the arc. He is so shifty and so quick, being able to attack downhill for some acrobatic finishes. Marshall was easily the best player on the floor in an opening night win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2126460"],"_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-6a5250822ab0d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Donte almost willed his team to a win on Friday night, catching fire from the perimeter. He is a very confident shooter, never hesitating to let it fly from deep if a defender did not have a hand up. He was creating pretty much all of the offense for Powerhouse, scoring from in and out, and hitting open teammates. Branch also showcased his ability to get to the rim, showing some physicality on finishes inside through traffic.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2826033"],"_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-6a5250822ab59"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pete turned in a great performance in a Friday night win over Powerhouse. He looked good running the point and conducting his team's offense, finding success creating off the dribble. He is a knockdown shooter from the perimeter, doing most of his scoring damage from beyond the three-point line. Tschetter is a great competitor who can impact winning in a variety of ways.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140918"],"_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-6a5250822abc8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Everett is a very well rounded player and he had a standout performance on Friday night. The 2027 prospect stands at 6-foot-3 and brings versatility on the wing. He is an excellent shooter, taking over with his scoring from the perimeter at times. He also showed great touch around the basket on a couple different kinds of finishes. Laufenberg is a smart player who also made some key passes to set up his teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3510466"],"_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-6a5250822ac33"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Laviance used his physically gifted abilities to make a huge difference inside for his team in a win. He has a strong 6-foot-4 frame and is an exceptional athlete. He is a difference maker with his ability to rebound the basketball, coming away with contested boards on both ends of the floor. Gales is also a great finisher around the basket, being able to play above the rim with power or convert on reverse layups with finesse.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3692005,"_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-6a5250822aca1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Malakai was a microwave scorer for Southside Red Bears in a win to open the weekend. He has a lot of confidence with the ball in his hands and was hitting on some very difficult looks from the perimeter. He was great at creating separation from defenders and knocking down a step back jump shot from three or in the mid-range. Fernandes was very fun to watch and can catch fire quickly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2815419"],"_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-6a5250822acec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I liked what Griffin brought to the table as a lead guard for [program_tooltip program_id='2494175' first='JAG' last='Select']. He is a great ball handler and creator off the dribble, looking good when faced with pressure from defenders, moving the ball or setting up the offense. Nelson was very effective on drives to the basket, doing most of his scoring damage with finishes at the rim, or kicking out to an open teammate for a good look from three.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->