PHX is Rising Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The weekend of July 25th-26th I was able to attend a local tournament in Avondale Arizona to find underrated talent that often gets looked over.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I believe every player deserves a chance to be seen and get the opportunity to gain recognition and exposure. Not every player has the resources to play on the biggest platform. So I took it upon my self to seek them out and give them a chance to shine.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Incase you missed it go check out my last article:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/07/aarons-2027-outside-the-top-100-impact-players/" data-type="link" data-id="https://prephoops.com/2026/07/aarons-2027-outside-the-top-100-impact-players/">Aaron's 2027 Outside the Top 100 Impact Players.</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Standouts</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2282935"],"_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-6a6a351fe181b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Parker continues to show off his high IQ wherever he plays. He is a true leader on the court and was constantly communicating with teammates on offense and defense. Parker displayed his ability to pass and score from the midrange in. He took advantage of smaller guards and took them down to the block for an easy bucket. He uses his body well and will often bump off defenders in the midrage to rise up for a jumper. Parker is a underrated passer with great vision. He will thread the needle a couple times a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2893420"],"_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-6a6a351fe189d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Davion put his scoring on display throughout the entire tournament. He scored from all three levels showing his complete offensive game. He had multiple off the dribble jump shots from the midrange and three. Showcasing his ability to score off the bounce. He put great pressure on the rim and would use his athleticism and solid handle to break down defenders. When getting to the rim he would create contact and finish strong. He plays with a calmness to his game and doesn't allow his opponents to get him flustered.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3668358"],"_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-6a6a351fe1907"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Milo continues to improve and show promise every time I see him play. He is a hard worker on both ends of the floor and isn't afraid to do the dirty work. He thrives on the offensive glass getting multiple put backs a game. He will seek mismatches in the post and use a nice drop step for a easy bucket. He runs the floor well and even had a nasty poster slam on the fast break. Defensively he will block shots and grab every rebound in his area. Milo will be one to look out for in the coming years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2849553"],"_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-6a6a351fe196a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mikel is a ultra athlete that plays above the rim. He puts great pressure on the rim allowing for easy buckets. He has a quick and tight handles that he uses to break down players 1 on 1. He will also use his strong frame to bump off defenders making him a tough matchup for smaller guards. He will use a nice spin fadeaway in the midrange making for a great counter. Mikel is a great on ball defender that will use his lateral quickness and length to poke balls away from opposing guards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2412234"],"_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-6a6a351fe19ca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Landri is a high IQ scoring guard that can get going in a hurry. He is most effective in the midrange where he will stop on a dime and rise up. He likes to work in the pick and roll where he will punish defenders that go under the screen with a deep three. He can also thread the needle to his rolling big men making him a dual threat out of the pick and roll. He has great pace to his game that allows him to slow it down or speed it up when needed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3702614"],"_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-6a6a351fe1a29"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Elie had one of the best performances throughout the entire tournament. He would go on to score 15 of his teams first 23 points. He was on fire from deep and would shoot with little to no space. He displayed his shifty handle that he used to create space and get by defenders. He also has a nasty hesitation with great change of speed that freezes defenders allowing him to get to the rim. He will thread the needle thru traffic to backdoor cutters. Elie is a underrated Westside name that can start to gain some recognition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3432220"],"_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":3706599,"_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-6a6a351fe1a89"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Noe is a new name to me but stood out from the beginning. He is a long athletic wing that can score at the rim using his length and speed. Noe is a gritty player and had multiple offensive rebounds and putbacks. He would often grab defensive rebounds and take it coast to coast creating fast break opportunities. He got multiple blocks in the game coming from the weakside showing off his plus athleticism.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->