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<p>The Arizona Freshman Expo gave me a good opportunity to get an early look at a number of prospects from the 2030 class. There was plenty of talent in the gym, with players standing out in different ways through their production, skill set, physical tools and overall impact on the floor<strong>.</strong> After watching each game and evaluating the talent, here are my Top 20 standouts from the Prep Hoops Arizona Freshman Expo.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">He scored well from midrange and three, using his handle to shift defenders and create space for his jumper. He stayed under control when working through traffic, changed speeds to keep defenders guessing and knew when to pull up or keep attacking.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">His quick burst and tight handle make him difficult to contain off the dribble. He gets into the paint, puts pressure on the defense and can finish above the rim when he has a runway in transition. He also showed he can knock down shots off the catch, giving him value when playing away from the ball. Defensively, he moved well laterally, stayed engaged on the ball and applied constant pressure. His motor stood out on both ends.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">He was effective around the basket, showing soft touch and the ability to finish through traffic. He also put the ball on the floor from the perimeter a few times, attacking the rim under control and getting to his spots without forcing the play. His rebounding made an impact on both ends, especially on the offensive glass, where he kept possessions alive and created second chance opportunities.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">He showed the ability to create his own offense off the dribble, getting good lift on his jumper and shooting it well from midrange and three. He mixed in drives to the basket, keeping defenders from sitting on his shot. He was just as comfortable running the offense, making sound decisions with the ball and finding ways to get his teammates involved.</p>
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The Arizona Freshman Expo gave me a good opportunity to get an early look at a number of prospects from the 2030 class. There was plenty of talent in the gym, with players standing out in different ways through their production, skill set, physical tools and overall impact on the floor. After watching each game and evaluating the talent, here are my Top 20 standouts from the Prep Hoops Arizona Freshman Expo.
He scored well from midrange and three, using his handle to shift defenders and create space for his jumper. He stayed under control when working through traffic, changed speeds to keep defenders guessing and knew when to pull up or…
His quick burst and tight handle make him difficult to contain off the dribble. He gets into the paint, puts pressure on the defense and can finish above the rim when he has a runway in transition. He also showed he can knock down shots off the catch, giving him value when playing away from the ball. Defensively, he moved well laterally, stayed engaged on the ball and applied constant pressure. His motor stood out on both ends.
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He was effective around the basket, showing soft touch and the ability to finish through traffic. He also put the ball on the floor from the perimeter a few times, attacking the rim under control and getting to his spots without forcing the play. His rebounding made an impact on both ends, especially on the offensive glass, where he kept possessions alive and created second chance opportunities.
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He showed the ability to create his own offense off the dribble, getting good lift on his jumper and shooting it well from midrange and three. He mixed in drives to the basket, keeping defenders from sitting on his shot. He was just as comfortable running the offense, making sound decisions with the ball and finding ways to get his teammates involved.
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