Dakotas Freshman Showcase: Team 4 Player Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alot of talented young freshman made there way to Sioux Falls Sd to compete at the Impact Sports Center. Competition with this young group of up-and-comers was high and intense with the 3vs3 and 5vs5 games being very competitive. We will be looking at specificly Team 4 and its players who had a nice mix of Size/Speed and Athleticism. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3567063,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PlayerNotes-crop-823x540-1774382521.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PlayerNotes-crop-823x540-1774382521.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-3567063" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3672450"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a9c9f031fe3d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Excellent all-round game, didn't see a true weakness in his game at this event</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has great size and length and understands how to use it to his advantage </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pure looking catch n shoot release/has quality range also</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Able to finish with left and right hands off the bounce and at the rim through contact </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Was more physical in the games then I had expected </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Was a beast on the O Boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a few dimes for passes leading to easy buckets in transition </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-With his height and length sky is the limit for this kid/he will be greatly rewarded if he continues to put in the time</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2524108"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a9c9f031fe9c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Renny being paired with [player_tooltip player_id='3672450' first='Brooks' last='Erbes'] was unfair at times with both being so long and athletic </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long and lengthy 6'4 player who changed the game on the defensive end with his constant shot blocking and shot changing ability </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great offensive rebounder/extremely active rebounder overall </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Moved his feet well while guarding on the perimeter vs switches </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Was impressed with his make up shot blocking ability from behind and not fouling </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Offensive touch from 15ft and in was pretty nice </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Runs the floor really well for his age and length </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2758435"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a9ca4ede7845"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Realy strong 6'1 build, had no issues guarding guys several inches taller then him in the post</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Battled on the boards all day/tough physical rebounder with powerful hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Moves feet well on the perimeter for a big physical player </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Defensively his communication was on point all day at this event</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed me enough for me to say that he definitely has the ability to step out and shoot the ball well and consistent enough that he needs to be guarded </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3669816"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a9ca4ede789e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Active! Active! Active!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played with great energy and effort </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another good floor communicator on defense </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed the ability to play off of two feet and score in the paint with a nice touch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Loved how he ran the floor not always looking to score but looking to screen or get in position to rebound</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Was another rebounding demon on the day for his team</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O Board putbacks for several scores in all games played</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Team 4 in my opinion was the best and most consistent rebounding team at the Freshman Showcase, other teams struggled to keep them off the glass or get rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3676703"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a9cad659b44a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Impressed how he was always around the basket and in the right spots for scores</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Feisty on ball defender </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick hands and feet defensively </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ran floor and got scoring opportunities before defense was set </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive passing the ball on time im game 2 of the 5vs5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Would have liked to have seen him have a few more attempts from 3 point range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3755643"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a9cad659b4af"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Strong Defensively</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played with High High NRG </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sprinted up n down the floor/energizer bunny, seemed to never get tired</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Offensively skilled shot maker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Must be guarded at the 3 point line, not quite a sniper but close</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made couple step back threes look rather easy with a hand in the face</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sweet handles and crossover </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ultra shifty with ball in his hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice looking shot fake and hesi moves to beat defenders and then finish at rim with both hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nasty on ball defender/sneaky quick hands </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2860167"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a9cad659b503"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Nice scoring ability </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smart/understands the game </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick and strong handles while being pressured </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice job scoring in paint vs taller defenders </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressed with his defensive quickness </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Defensive anticipation was quite good also</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made most of his scoring opportunities </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2411535"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a9cad659b55b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Quick got down hill and to the rim in a hurry </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick release on his shot </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick low crossover </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does a nice job of setting up teammates for good looks on the offensive end</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice floater game </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Understands how to score and has great touch in and around the basket </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->