Prep Hoops VA Expo: Second Team

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Hoops VA Expo took place in Williamsburg Sunday, bringing together players from all over the state to compete with one another and get exposure from the Prep Hoops staff. Here's a look at the six players we selected for Second Team All Expo!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3765296"],"_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-6ab3f75ca8c49"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Saunders is a super intriguing prospect who showed a lot of versatility at his size, and with his blend of athleticism and skill that he provides he's a player who is on the verge of putting it all together and becoming one of the top 2028 prospects in the DMV. He has the frame that is fit to play basketball with long arms and he's a fluid athlete who moves well on both ends. He showed he can handle it in transition and get downhill where he was a good finisher, he made shots from multiple levels off the catch and off the bounce, and he showed he can play and guard multiple positions as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2918940"],"_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-6ab3f75ca8cb7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jones is coming off a good showing at the CBG Team Camp last weekend, and followed it up at the Expo where he showed he's one of the more talented guards in the 2028 you will come across. He's a naturally strong and athletic guard who gets downhill and is an acrobatic finisher around the rim, he showed his ability to knock down shots from deep and in the midrange, he thrived in transition with his speed and handle, and when players started to talk it was when he became the best version of himself.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3689184"],"_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-6ab3f75ca8d07"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jordan impressed early in the 3-on-3 portion where he showed his ability to move off the ball and knock down shots, and then he showed even more in the 5-on-5 session. He was impressive with his ability to push the ball and make good decisions in transition, he worked well using screens to create advantages, he knocked down shots off the catch and off the bounce, and he brought great energy on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2955990"],"_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-6ab3f75ca8d51"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hardison had a great showing at the event as one of the smaller guards in height, but his strength and speed combined with his playmaking ability off the bounce was extremely impressive. He's built like a football player with broad shoulders and a strong upper body which allowed him to get downhill and finish through contact, he was dynamite in transition pushing the tempo in the open floor, he showed a high IQ and good vision to get his teammates easy shot, and he was one of the best on ball defenders in the entire event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3554549"],"_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-6ab3f75ca8d9a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Collins is a player we already knew about from his big sophomore season last year, and he really showed out at the Expo with his explosive athleticism on both ends of the floor. He's a big and physical guard who gets downhill aggressively and finished well through contact, he showed some major hops in transition with a few big time throw downs, he was very active defensively getting deflections and jumping passing lanes, and he made plays for others as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2722378"],"_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-6ab3f75ca8de2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Anderson is a young forward to keep an eye on over the next few years, as he still looks like a baby deer out there but has good size and a unique skillset to his game as well. He handles the ball well for a player of his age and size, he showed the ability to knock down open shots from deep on kick-outs, he was aggressive and played with a good motor on both ends of the floor, and I wouldn't be surprised if he was still growing and will get more athletic when he grows into his body.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->