Illinois The Expo: Team 8 Evaluations

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Evaluations from Illinois The Expo on team 8.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2907716"],"_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-6a8e69dd56c90"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Capable left handed ball handler who looked comfortable putting the ball on the floor and helping create off the bounce. Will step back and shoot from 3 at the off guard position. Defensively showed tangibles by picking up beyond half court at times to apply ball pressure.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2409845"],"_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-6a8e69dd56d04"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Compact point guard with above average quickness and a tight controlled handle. Demayo has a low dribble and uses his burst with he ball to create opportunities while keeping his head up to distribute. Showed well timed vision with a backdoor passes and strong cross court passes with plenty of zip. Defensively bought extra pressure in the backcourt at times to find turnover opportunities. Brings a nice amount of instinct on both sides as a lead guard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2531991"],"_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-6a8e69dd56d56"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Defensively applied pressure beyond half court at times and showed a willingness to make opposing ball handlers work to initiate the offense. On the offensive end, Chartrand created for himself in the mid range game and showed ability to pump fake or jab step to create space then get to his spot. Showed solid feel off the ball as well to cut to open gaps in the defense and find opportunities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2819756"],"_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-6a8e69dd56da5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Versatile forward who can operate as a 3 or 4 man. Cooper showed ability to stretch the floor from beyond the arc at the wing position. He also moved well without the ball and had a well timed back door cut for a score. Defensively competed around the basket by contesting shots and guarding bigger bodies. Also possessed activity in the passing lanes at times for deflections. A contributor that can make an impact both inside and out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2836558"],"_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-6a8e69dd56e1f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kemp competed with a sound motor both ways. He got on the ground for loose balls and had a willingness to help extend possessions. Defensively showed awareness by digging at the driver to help pause their rhythm and had active hands throughout. Bought a scrappy presence looking for ways to impact with effort and hustle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2403028"],"_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-6a8e69dd56e7b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cade brings pace and creativity with the ball in his hands. A quick twitch main handler or off guard that can fill the 1 or 2 slots, he pushes hard off outlets to initiate the break phase. Showed creativity at the rim for good reason. Has plus bounce and displayed a solid amount of hang time to convert vs bigger defenders. Cade can space the floor for spot up 3s or has the quickness to get space off the bounce going into his shot as well. Vision wise he showed good timing on passes to off ball cutters hitting teammates in stride for scoring opportunities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3726060"],"_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-6a8e69dd56eca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nichelson attacks open gaps aggressively and gets downhill with purpose in the ½ court setting. He was successful drawing fouls around the rim on dribble drive action and getting to the stripe. From the guard location he crashed the glass on both ends and utilized his length in other scenarios. He showed ability to knock down catch and shoot 3s in rhythm while spacing accordingly off the ball. Nichelson runs hard in transition and will push off of defensive rebounds or outlets. Overall impacts possessions in various ways in the 1 or 2 guard slot. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2389398"],"_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-6a8e69dd56f16"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The West Aurora product brings an intriguing combination of length, athleticism, and handle to the lead guard spot or two-man role. Edwards played the main go to guy on Team 8 throughout the day. From a handling standpoint, he has some shake and wiggle off the bounce where he is able to get a step on defenders in the ½ court setting. In the open floor he helps push for pace in the primary break phase and can get to a new level to create scoring opportunities for himself and others. Defensively Edwards uses anticipation and length to generate blocks, tip passes, and steals which turned into quick offense the other way. His ability to impact at the guard spot at 6'3 and provide fluid athleticism in various ways gives him an intriguing two-way profile.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->