The Tune Up: Notable Players

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I had the opportunity to attend The Tune Up, at The Champion Center, on Thursday and Friday and here are just some of the other players that impressed me.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2592263"],"_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-6a4a680dc63f5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Keepers, a 6-0 senior, went off in the game I watched, on Friday morning, knocking down six 3's in the first half ultimately finishing with around 30 points. Showing true three-level scoring ability, Keepers used his athleticism to explode by closeouts equally comfortable getting to the rim as he was pulling from mid-range. Keepers looks like he will be a key contributor as Neenah competes for an FVA title this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3456401"],"_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-6a4a680dc648c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pelton stood out, at The Tune Up, as one of the more relentless players that I watched. Very active, on both ends of the court, Pelton used his athleticism and length to dominate, both on the offensive glass, and defensively leading to multiple steals and deflections. Offensively, not just as a rebounder, Pelton showed he could fill it up, from everywhere on the court, knocking down multiple long balls to go with a variety of mid-range and blow-by layups.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2365226"],"_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-6a4a680dc6505"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McCormick, as he often does, stood out as one of the top shooters that I watched at The Tune Up in Appleton. Showing good awareness, and floor spacing, McCormick wore out his defenders, getting to his spots, showcasing his limitless range. With nine graduating seniors, McCormick's scoring ability will be needed for the Lions this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3633942"],"_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-6a4a680dc6589"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Van Epps, a 5-11 senior, from Hortonville jumped out, initially, as one of the better outside shooters but as I watched further, his complete game stood out. While not knocking down several long balls, Van Epps was penetrating the paint for some nice floaters. Defensively, Van Epps showed very active hands and good lateral quickness, resulting in multiple steals, and is definitely the type of "glue player" that makes everyone around him better.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2799177"],"_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-6a4a680dc660b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mack impressed me as one of the more dynamic ballhandlers at The Tune Up. Shifty with the ball, Mack had no problem getting to the hoop and dishing to open teammates for easy layups when not finishing in traffic. On the perimeter, he showed he was equally comfortable on catch-and-shoot threes as he was on step backs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->