NW Super 24 NXT WAVE Finals – More Top 2028 Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The final weekend of the Hoopsource NW Super 24 NXT WAVE took place the last Saturday and Sunday of July, where the circuit's top 15U, 16U, and 17U/18U squads assembled at the Beaverton Hoop YMCA to determine the champions. We had the opportunity to drop by on both days to watch a number of games in the tournament bracket - including the 17U finals - and here's a look at some more of the top performers from the Class of 2028.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2286069"],"_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":3605752,"_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-6a721a2a2c990"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Huge weekend for Niko with the [program_tooltip program_id='2850997' first='Cascade' last='Kings'] as he pretty much led the team in all categories, whether it be scoring, rebounding, or assists. Offensively, the work he's put in on his jumper was evident in a win over D-1 Elite as he seemed virtually automatic from deep off the catch-and-shoot and he continued to be hard to handle near the basket thanks to his size and strength. As always, his passing was sharp in both the half-court setting and on the break.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3714904,"_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":3714909,"_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-6a721a2a2ca2b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Arguably the best big man we saw at the 16U level at the Super 24 was Kranz. The rising junior was a beast on the boards and also effectively utilized his size in the paint to bully his way to some baskets. His lefthandedness was extra difficult for defenders to contend with and the touch on his jumper was solid as he was able to step out and face the basket, out past the three-point line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2789077"],"_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":3714919,"_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-6a721a2a2ca94"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">For his high school team Lee often has to put the entire offense on his own shoulders, but playing with GRIT you can tell he's a well-rounded all-around guard. The rising junior certainly scored the basketball in a variety of ways, from jumpers to attacking off the bounce, but was very cognizant of where teammates where on the floor and how he could deliver them the ball. His final stats read 17 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2919680"],"_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":3714927,"_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-6a721a2a2caf2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Leland is a hard-nosed guard that simply made plays with the basketball each time we saw GRIT in action. In a win over Purpose Driven, the rising Wilsonville junior was aggressive offensively, hitting shots from deep (three threes) as well as looking to drive when given the opportunity. 16 points, 4 rebounds, and a couple of assists in the victory.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->