Sunflower Showcase: Two-Way Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Players who get it done on both ends of the court are more than likely the x-factor for their team. That statement held true this past weekend at the Sunflower Showcase. Let's take a look at a few of the players who were the engines of their teams. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3705352,"_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-6a680ee2d2027"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gatdet brought the energy on both sides of the floor for Midwest. Picking up opponents 94 feet, he was a pest all weekend. He's quick and long, which makes it incredibly difficult to get past. Gatdet forces turnovers at a high rate, whether that's off the ball or jumping the passing lanes. Causing turnovers at a high rate, Gatdet was able to regularly score in fast-break opportunities. If I were to give out an award for best defender of the camp, Gatdet would be a front-runner.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2960605"],"_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-6a680ee2d205d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Going into his Senior Season, Hunter is as promising a two-way wing as there was in Kansas City. He's got good size and length to be a multi-positional defender. Marcus hunts for threes and seems to always find a way to get open. He showcased some great athleticism at times when cutting to the basket and finishing through contact.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3705972,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/marucs-hunter.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/marucs-hunter.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3705972" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3705672,"_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-6a680ee2d207f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As soon as the game tipped off against VBWA Elite, Gatwech put everyone on notice. After hitting a catch-and-shoot three, he would get a fast-break opportunity where he caught an alley oop off the backboard. Later in the game, he once again showed his athleticism when he went up for another lob but was fouled. Around the rim were some massive defenders, and Goay was crafty enough to finish consistently. He played with great passion and was a leader on the court for Midwest. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3705975,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/goay.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/goay.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3705975" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3704403"],"_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-6a68eebd9474e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">King has a scorer's mentality without being selfish. With good size for his position, King got downhill and finished through contact for multiple and ones. He's a physical driver who puts his body into defenders. This gets him to the free-throw line regularly, where he's efficient. One of King's best traits on the drive is his ability to get defenders off their feet. Between a lot of stutter steps and pump fakes, Dominique regularly scored off of faking opponents out. Dominique is an intriguing prospect going into his Junior season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3705979,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/dom-king.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/dom-king.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3705979" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2834271"],"_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-6a68eebd9479c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Toja was the engine of Next Level Basketball Academy's team. The 6'8 wing has the skills of a guard and is the nightmare matchup for opposing defenses. Toja is a lethal three-level scorer; from the perimeter, you can't leave him open, as he was knockdown from three this past weekend. He's got a quick first step and the length to finish over defenses once he gets into the second line of offense. Toja is a very unselfish player and almost seems to favor playmaking on the drive. With his size, he's able to play and guard a multitude of positions, and with his skills, he can fit almost any role a coach would want to put him in.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3710839,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/treasure-toja.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/treasure-toja.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3710839" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2948760"],"_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-6a68eebd947eb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dredan was one of the best players this past weekend at the Sunflower Showcase. He's a strong guard who attacks the rim with a lot of physicality. Using his body well in the paint also leads to a lot of free-throw opportunities, which is always a plus. Where Royston really made his name was on the other side of the court. The guard is an aggressive switchable defender who played with a lot of passion. He is controlled, not committing fouls and making life difficult for opponents. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3705984,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/dredan-royston.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/dredan-royston.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3705984" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->