Alabama Expo: Team 7 Pushes the Pace and Pressures the Paint

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Transition offense and paint pressure were recurring themes among Team 7's featured prospects at the Prep Hoops Alabama Expo. [player_tooltip player_id='2851866' first='Colin' last='Pennington'] supplied physical interior finishing and second-chance production, while [player_tooltip player_id='2732863' first='Caedon' last='Warren'], [player_tooltip player_id='2610198' first='Conner' last='Powers'], and [player_tooltip player_id='3726063' first='Jacob' last='Sherrer'] used quickness, athleticism, and open-floor opportunities to create offense. [player_tooltip player_id='2892684' first='Westin' last='Hammond'] connected defensive disruption with aggressive downhill attacks, and [player_tooltip player_id='2729463' first='Colt' last='Willmon'] contributed across the floor through scoring, rebounding, communication, and playmaking. [player_tooltip player_id='2891289' first='Keishaun' last='Quarles'] added a glimpse of his scoring touch with a three-ball and floater. Here is a closer look at how these seven prospects affected the action and the next steps to watch as their games develop...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2851866"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abd463e44dec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-medium-font-size">Colin brought a physical presence to the interior and used his body to make his touches count. He showed the control to finish through contact, worked the offensive glass, and turned second opportunities into points. Those are valuable possessions because they allow him to produce without needing the offense to run through him every trip. He also showed a willingness to find teammates and ran the floor at a solid pace, adding value beyond stationary post touches. Continuing to sharpen his passing reads when the paint gets crowded will complement his interior work and make him a more dependable offensive connector.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2732863"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abd463e44e63"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-medium-font-size">Caedon brought quickness off the bounce and showed the ability to turn a crossover into an advantage at the rim. He could get a defender moving, attack the opening, and finish the play with a layup. His impact extended to the defensive end, where steals, solid defensive work, and a blocked-shot reflected activity around the ball. For a small guard, being able to create paint touches while competing defensively is a useful foundation. The next layer is sustaining that pressure while recognizing when the help defender takes away the finish and the pass becomes the better play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2610198"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abd463e44eb8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-medium-font-size">Conner was effective when the game opened up. He got out in transition, finished fast-break opportunities, and showed the body control to hang and complete a finish against a defender. The pull-up jumper gave him an option before reaching the rim, while his assists on the break showed a willingness to reward teammates running with him. He also generated steals that showed his ability to be disruptive. There is value in a guard who can help start the break and make something happen at the other end. Continued growth in changing speeds will help him carry that effectiveness into possessions against a set defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3726063"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abd463e44f11"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-medium-font-size">Jacob brought athleticism and pace to the open floor. He pushed coast-to-coast, finished fast-break layups and dunks, and added a three-pointer that gave his scoring some perimeter reach. Rebounding on both ends helped him remain involved, while steals and assists showed that he could contribute to creating and sharing transition opportunities. He was able to impact the action in several ways without everything having to come from a set play. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2891289"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abd463e44f5e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-medium-font-size">Keishaun contributed a three-pointer and a floater, showing scoring touch from two different areas. The perimeter make gave him a way to stretch the floor, while the floater provided an option inside the arc when a direct finish was less available. That is an encouraging starting point for Keishaun as he is developing complementary scoring answers. He showed that he can get to his attempts, th next step is just being more assertive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2892684"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abd463e44fa8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-medium-font-size">Westin played with an aggressive downhill mindset and repeatedly found ways to pressure the rim. He scored off cuts and the dribble, converted multiple layups, and added offensive rebounding activity. His steals frequently became fast-break offense, connecting his defensive work directly to scoring chances. His scoring from behind the arc and ability to drop dimes added other dimensions to his performance. His best moments came when he turned openings into immediate attacks. Continuing to develop control when the lane closes, along with the ability to deliver the next pass on time, will make that aggression even more difficult to defend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2729463"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abd463e44ff9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-medium-font-size">Colt showed versatility with the ball on offense and on the defensive end. He scored off cuts and drives, and showed a dependable perimeter jumper. He showed a willingness to create for teammates as well. Defensive communication, steals, and rebounding on both ends gave his performance value beyond scoring. He used his energy and effort to stay involved across the floor to stay connected to the action. Continuing to make quick, controlled decisions when the defense collapses will help him turn his overall skill set into dependable two-way production.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->