Under Armour Session III Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Under Armour Association and UA Rise circuits converged on the Champions Center at LakePoint Sports to finish out the regular season before the Finals in Kentucky next weekend. Here is a look at the standouts from the 17u Division during Thursday's action.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2434203"],"_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-6a52f28b55640"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A consummate point guard, Harpring did a little bit of everything on Thursday to help his team to a two-point victory to start the July recruiting period. The rising junior really knows how to play, is reliable with the basetball and can be both a scorer and a playmaker. Harpring has above average foot speed, good strength and always seems to make the right decision with the ball in his hands. He had 19 in the victory over Local Hoops.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2460115"],"_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-6a52f28b556e1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Patterson's future in on the football field for the Pitt Panthers, but that has not stopped him from performing on the hardwood this summer. The strong, physical forward 17 points in a win over Florida Blaze. The 6'7 rising senior finishes everything around the rim, uses his strength and motor to dominate on the glass and knows how to play. He is a capable passer from the post and has good hands and touch around the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2236492"],"_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-6a52f28b5573c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the top scorer's on the UA Rise circuit, Jackson is a three level scorer who can play with or without the ball in his hands. The lefty has a very high basketball IQ, a great command of the basketball and plays with effort on both ends. He can create his own offense off the dribble and has deep range on his jump shot. Jackson is not just a scorer, he has excellent court vision and can find open teammates for offensive opportunities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2826767"],"_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-6a52f28b557a2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Coming off of an impressive month of June, Griffin has kept that momentum going this weekend at LakePoint. One of the top perimeter shooters in the state, Griffin scored 18 points in Hoop Atlanta's opening victory. The rising senior has consistent shot preparation and a quick release, making him a difficult matchup for any defense. Not only a shot maker, Griffin can straight line drive it from the perimeter and also sees the floor and is a willing passer. College coaches in search of perimeter scoring should evaluate Griffin this month.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2826739"],"_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-6a52f28b55817"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It has not been the finish to the regular season that [program_tooltip program_id='2076604' first='Atlanta' last='Xpress'] was hoping for, but Elder was a bright spot on Thursday. Always a capable shot maker, the rising senior has continued to improve as a ball handler and playmaker. He has the ability to finish in the paint with either hand and did a good job of playing through contact against a talented and physical Team Thrill defense. Expect Elder's stock to continue to rise heading to Louisville next weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->