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<p>The 2030 class is just getting started, so there's still a lot of basketball to be played before we know exactly where everyone fits. That's what makes the watch list important. The Expo gave us another chance to evaluate several freshmen we've tracked throughout the summer, and this group showed enough to enter the high school season firmly on our radar. Some may find varsity minutes early, while others will need time to adjust, expand their games and learn how to impact winning within a role. We're not rushing the process, but these are names we'll be following closely as their freshman seasons unfold.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">We got three different looks this summer af Warren and each time out he found a way to stand out. That's usually a pretty good indication that there's something worth for and his game being consistent. I like his feel for the game and how often he makes the simple play rather than trying to prove too much. Warren got out to the Freshman showcase and showed that he could stretch the floor, rebound and even start the break himself, while other the Summer games highlighted his size, rim protection and ability to finish inside. There's versatility to work with. His high school will ask him to process things faster and find where he fits, but if Warren keeps defending, rebounding and making good decisions, the rest of his game can grow around those dependable pieces.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Chavez earned his way onto the watch list by showing us things that can keep a young guard on the floor beyond simply making shots and those are my favorite players to observe. His quick release certainly caught my attention at the showcase and it makes me question if he could turn into a reliable knockdown shooter. He was comfortable spotting up, didn't need much space and played like he expected the ball to go in. I was just as interested in his work defensively. Chavez navigated screens without constantly getting caught, stayed connected and communicated. Now comes the harder part. He'll have to adjust to stronger and quicker guards while continuing to develop with the ball. The shooting gives him a starting point, and the defensive engagement gives him another way to compete for opportunities but he's a player to watch and is a name to know. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Preciado has shown a little more each time we've seen him and we've gotten multiple looks at him. There's some craft to his scoring game already, particularly with how he changes speeds, gets to his spots and creates separation for his pull-up. We also got to see the competitive side at the showcase and that's what I appreciate. He pressured the ball, got his hands into passing lanes and played with an edge defensively against solid players. That's a good combination for a young guard, but this year should be about adding layers. Can he turn that scoring ability into opportunities for teammates? Can he consistently make the right read once the first option disappears? Preciado has enough tools to be on the watch list now, and how he develops as an overall guard will determine the type of player he can become but he certainly is a player who is on the watch list. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Bailey is going to be an interesting player to follow because so much of what he does right now comes naturally. He plays off instinct, and there were plays at the showcase where that was difficult to contain. Bailey handles it well for a wing, can shift defenders before getting downhill and already has some intriguing footwork once he's inside. He's not afraid to use his body and mix it up a bit. He competes defensively too. This freshman year feels like it should be about learning how to harness all of that. There may be an adjustment period, and that's perfectly fine. If he locks in, learns how to play within structure and embraces being coached by one of the states best over at Rangeview, he's in a good situation to grow. The talent gets him on the watch list; now it's about turning those instincts into dependable habits. I'll certainly be following along but he's jumps on the watch list. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Goettsche gave us an interesting combination of attacking but with purpose and patience at the Expo. He played with his head up, was comfortable being the ball handler and prospect who could initiate the offense and had a couple of passes where you could see that he was processing and trying to get others involved more than just his own scoring opportunity. That's rare to see for a young player, especially at a showcase. What I liked was that he didn't become pass-happy either. When the lane opened, Goettsche got downhill and showed some craft finishing around length, including a few up-and-under looks. There's feel there. As he enters high school, I'd like to see him become more consistent on both ends and continue learning when to create versus when to simplify and just go make a play. If that decision-making keeps progressing, he'll be an interesting guard to see what it looks like by this time next year but I am intrigued. He's on the watch list now. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Berve's game has a lot of the little things I look for when looking closely at a young point guard. He communicates with his teammates and is very vocal, he navigates screens, stays attached defensively and isn't afraid to switch onto a different matchup. I like those things. Offensively, he's naturally pass-first, but he showed he can get downhill, use his body and take advantage when a smaller defender ends up on him. I also liked his willingness to rebound and immediately get his team moving the other direction. Those habits give him a good baseline heading into high school and if he builds on that, he should progress in the program rather quickly. He doesn't need to become a high-volume scorer to make progress this year. If Berve can continue build comfortable with the ball in his hands, creating looks for teammates and being an absolute dog on defense, he could easily be one of the better players in this class. I'm curious to see how he looks in a few months but he's an interesting prospect to follow. </p>
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The 2030 class is just getting started, so there's still a lot of basketball to be played before we know exactly where everyone fits. That's what makes the watch list important. The Expo gave us another chance to evaluate several freshmen we've tracked throughout the summer, and this group showed enough to enter the high school season firmly on our radar. Some may find varsity minutes early, while others will need time to adjust, expand their games and learn how to impact winning within a role. We're not rushing the process, but these are names we'll be following closely as their freshman seasons unfold.
We got three different looks this summer af Warren and each time out he found a way to stand out. That's usually a pretty good indication that there's something worth for and his game being consistent. I like his feel for the game and how often he makes the simple play rather than trying to prove too much. Warren got out to the Freshman showcase and showed that he could stretch the floor, rebound and even start the break himself, while other the Summer games highlighted his size, rim protection and ability to finish inside. There's versatility to work with. His high school will ask him to process things faster and find where he fits, but if Warren keeps defending, rebounding and making good decisions, the rest of his game can grow around those dependable pieces.
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Chavez earned his way onto the watch list by showing us things that can keep a young guard on the floor beyond simply making shots and those are my favorite players to observe. His quick release certainly caught my attention…
Preciado has shown a little more each time we've seen him and we've gotten multiple looks at him. There's some craft to his scoring game already, particularly with how he changes speeds, gets to his spots and creates separation for his pull-up. We also got to see the competitive side at the showcase and that's what I appreciate. He pressured the ball, got his hands into passing lanes and played with an edge defensively against solid players. That's a good combination for a young guard, but this year should be about adding layers. Can he turn that scoring ability into opportunities for teammates? Can he consistently make the right read once the first option disappears? Preciado has enough tools to be on the watch list now, and how he develops as an overall guard will determine the type of player he can become but he certainly is a player who is on the watch list.
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Bailey is going to be an interesting player to follow because so much of what he does right now comes naturally. He plays off instinct, and there were plays at the showcase where that was difficult to contain. Bailey handles it well for a wing, can shift defenders before getting downhill and already has some intriguing footwork once he's inside. He's not afraid to use his body and mix it up a bit. He competes defensively too. This freshman year feels like it should be about learning how to harness all of that. There may be an adjustment period, and that's perfectly fine. If he locks in, learns how to play within structure and embraces being coached by one of the states best over at Rangeview, he's in a good situation to grow. The talent gets him on the watch list; now it's about turning those instincts into dependable habits. I'll certainly be following along but he's jumps on the watch list.
Evaluations are normally subscriber-only but when an athlete subscribes, theirs becomes free for all readers.
Subscribing doesn't change who the Scout covers, it changes who gets to see it.
Goettsche gave us an interesting combination of attacking but with purpose and patience at the Expo. He played with his head up, was comfortable being the ball handler and prospect who could initiate the offense and had a couple of passes where you could see that he was processing and trying to get others involved more than just his own scoring opportunity. That's rare to see for a young player, especially at a showcase. What I liked was that he didn't become pass-happy either. When the lane opened, Goettsche got downhill and showed some craft finishing around length, including a few up-and-under looks. There's feel there. As he enters high school, I'd like to see him become more consistent on both ends and continue learning when to create versus when to simplify and just go make a play. If that decision-making keeps progressing, he'll be an interesting guard to see what it looks like by this time next year but I am intrigued. He's on the watch list now.
Evaluations are normally subscriber-only but when an athlete subscribes, theirs becomes free for all readers.
Subscribing doesn't change who the Scout covers, it changes who gets to see it.
Berve's game has a lot of the little things I look for when looking closely at a young point guard. He communicates with his teammates and is very vocal, he navigates screens, stays attached defensively and isn't afraid to switch onto a different matchup. I like those things. Offensively, he's naturally pass-first, but he showed he can get downhill, use his body and take advantage when a smaller defender ends up on him. I also liked his willingness to rebound and immediately get his team moving the other direction. Those habits give him a good baseline heading into high school and if he builds on that, he should progress in the program rather quickly. He doesn't need to become a high-volume scorer to make progress this year. If Berve can continue build comfortable with the ball in his hands, creating looks for teammates and being an absolute dog on defense, he could easily be one of the better players in this class. I'm curious to see how he looks in a few months but he's an interesting prospect to follow.
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