BallIsWife Camp: 8th Grade (2030) Standouts (Pt. 2)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>St. Louis, MO —</strong> The annual BallIsWife Camp featured a strong collection of talent from across the Midwest, with several notable prospects from the Class of 2030 taking the floor in St. Louis. After breaking down the first group of eighth grade prospects in part one, our coverage continues with another collection of 2030 players who earned recognition with their play. Part two takes a closer look at prospects who contributed in a variety of ways, displaying intriguing skill sets, physical tools, production and long-term potential throughout the camp...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3759412,"_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":3759413,"_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a9c303d41748"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Savaun Jones put his athletic ability to good use throughout BallIsWife Camp, particularly when he was able to attack the basket and get into the open floor. He played with an aggressive mindset offensively, consistently looking to get downhill and put pressure on the rim rather than settling for difficult looks. Jones was especially effective in transition, where his speed and athleticism allowed him to finish plays before the defense could get set. He also handled contact well around the basket, maintaining his balance and finishing through defenders on several drives. His combination of athleticism, physicality and attacking ability gave him a reliable way to generate offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3759415,"_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":3759417,"_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-6a9c303d417b5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Elijah McKinnie displayed an advanced level of control with the basketball at BallIsWife Camp, consistently finding ways to beat defenders off the dribble and work himself into favorable spots on the floor. What separated his guard play was his ability to operate at his own pace, rarely allowing pressure or defenders to speed him up. McKinnie changed directions smoothly, created advantages off the bounce and had a good feel for when to attack versus when to let a play develop. His handle was functional and purposeful rather than simply flashy, allowing him to consistently create quality offense and make winning plays with the basketball in his hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3759419,"_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":3759422,"_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-6a9c303d41809"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Drew Paulson provided consistent production around the basket at BallIsWife Camp, impacting possessions on both ends with his interior play. Offensively, he had good touch around the rim and converted opportunities from different angles while giving his team a reliable option inside. Paulson also attacked the glass with purpose, collecting rebounds on both ends and creating additional possessions on the offensive boards. Defensively, he offered some rim protection and used his size well when challenging shots in the paint. His combination of interior scoring, rebounding and defensive activity gave him multiple ways to contribute throughout the camp.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3759426,"_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":3759427,"_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-6a9c303d41855"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Scotty Simpson put his high-level scoring ability on full display at BallIsWife Camp, repeatedly creating offense with the basketball in his hands. Simpson had answers from all three levels, knocking down perimeter shots, creating opportunities in the mid-range and consistently breaking defenders down to get all the way to the basket. His ability to get downhill was particularly effective, as he found his way into the paint at will and converted several athletic finishes, including plays above the rim. Simpson could generate his own offense without needing much space to operate, and once he found a rhythm, he was extremely difficult for opposing defenders to contain.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3759428"],"_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":3759698,"_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a9c303d418a2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Braydon Wheeler gave a good look at his offensive versatility and developing skill set at BallIsWife Camp. He displayed soft touch around the basket, finished effectively when opportunities came his way and ran the floor well to put himself in position for easy scoring chances in transition. Wheeler was not limited to operating inside, either, as he stepped away from the basket and knocked down shots from the perimeter. The combination of his mobility, interior touch and ability to stretch the floor gives him an intriguing foundation to build on as his game continues to develop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stay tuned for more from Coast 2 Coast Preps!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->