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<p>The combination of this summer and The Expo gave us plenty to think about when it comes to our next rankings, and these are some of the players who made the biggest impressions. From scoring bursts and new offensive weapons to improved defense, confidence and overall impact, each player showed something that caught our attention. Some carried strong summers into the event, while others revealed a new level to their games. With the season approaching, we expect these names to keep making noise, take on bigger roles and make a strong push up the rankings.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Noel kept building momentum throughout the summer with NoCo Elite, and that growth carried over when we saw him in team settings with Windsor. He's an aggressive guard who plays with confidence and isn't afraid to make things happen. His handle allows him to create his own offense, get downhill and put pressure on defenders, but he also has a good feel for getting teammates involved. The more we watched him, the more his ability to control the game stood out. With that continued growth and confidence, Noel is a player we expect to make a noticeable jump in the rankings</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Walden has our complete attention after The Expo, and we're expecting a huge season from him at Valor. He's a dangerous shooter who does a great job creating separation and working hard to get to his spots. Once he gets comfortable, things can change quickly. We saw him get absolutely rolling at The Expo, knocking down shots and showing how quickly he can take over stretches of a game. He's the kind of scorer who can heat up without much warning, and that ability makes him a tough matchup. After what we saw, Walden is firmly on our radar and heading up the rankings as the season approaches</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">McCord impressed us throughout the summer and has continued making real noise for Chatfield during Fall League. His size creates problems for defenders, but it's his relentless mentality that really stands out. He constantly looks to attack the rim, using strong footwork, good spacing and physicality to create quality looks. What's especially encouraging is the growth in his perimeter game. We've seen him become more comfortable stepping away from the basket and showing confidence from deep. That added versatility makes him a much tougher matchup and gives us plenty of reason to believe McCord is ready to keep climbing</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Tiatia-Lewis really shined at The Expo, and we came away seeing a different player than the one we watched during the summer. His explosiveness immediately stood out as he consistently got downhill with speed, attacked the rim and elevated for jumpers, floaters and strong finishes. What impressed us just as much was his defensive effort. He used his footwork and active hands to stay in front of opponents and make things difficult. The growth was obvious and The Expo gave us plenty of reason to believe Tiatia-Lewis is ready to make a serious jump this season and be a reason Fountain Fort Carson is in contention</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Lewis was a player we liked over the course of the last 2 summers, and seeing him again at The Expo only strengthened our confidence in what he's ready to do at Legend this season. He was one of the event's most consistent scorers and players, showing the ability to knock down shots from all three levels while staying aggressive and attacking opportunities. He also brought that same edge to the defensive end, competing at the point of attack and taking his assignment seriously. Add in his willingness to make the extra pass and play within the team, and there's a lot to like about Lewis heading into this season</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Franck is a player we've liked for his shooting over the past few summers, but The Expo showed us a much more complete version of his game. We think he's in line for a big season at The Classical Academy. He looks to have added size, and it showed in the way he attacked the rim, finished through traffic and played with more physicality. His confidence getting downhill really stood out, as did the new moves he showed around the basket. The shooting has always been there, but now he's adding more ways to hurt defenders and that could make Franck one of the names making a real jump this season</p>
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The combination of this summer and The Expo gave us plenty to think about when it comes to our next rankings, and these are some of the players who made the biggest impressions. From scoring bursts and new offensive weapons to improved defense, confidence and overall impact, each player showed something that caught our attention. Some carried strong summers into the event, while others revealed a new level to their games. With the season approaching, we expect these names to keep making noise, take on bigger roles and make a strong push up the rankings.
Noel kept building momentum throughout the summer with NoCo Elite, and that growth carried over when we saw him in team settings with Windsor. He's an aggressive guard who plays with confidence and isn't afraid to make things happen. His handle allows him to create his own offense, get downhill and put pressure on defenders, but he also has a good feel for getting teammates involved. The more we watched him, the more his ability to control the game stood out. With that continued growth and confidence, Noel is a player we expect to make a noticeable jump in the rankings
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Walden has our complete attention after The Expo, and we're expecting a huge season from him at Valor. He's a dangerous shooter who does a great job creating separation and working hard to get to his spots. Once he gets comfortable, things can change quickly. We saw him get absolutely rolling at The Expo, knocking down shots and showing how quickly he can take over stretches of a game. He's the kind of scorer who can heat up without much warning, and that ability makes him a tough matchup. After what we saw, Walden is firmly on our radar and heading up the rankings as the season approaches
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McCord impressed us throughout the summer and has continued making real noise for Chatfield during Fall League. His size creates problems for defenders, but it's his relentless mentality that really stands out. He constantly looks to attack the rim, using strong footwork, good spacing and physicality to create quality looks. What's especially encouraging is the growth in his perimeter game. We've seen him become more comfortable stepping away from the basket and showing confidence from deep. That added versatility makes him a much tougher matchup and gives us plenty of reason to believe McCord is ready to keep climbing
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Tiatia-Lewis really shined at The Expo, and we came away seeing a different player than the one we watched during the summer. His explosiveness immediately stood out as he consistently got downhill with speed, attacked the rim and elevated for jumpers, floaters and strong finishes. What impressed us just as much was his defensive effort. He used his footwork and active hands to stay in front of opponents and make things difficult. The growth was obvious and The Expo gave us plenty of reason to believe Tiatia-Lewis is ready to make a serious jump this season and be a reason Fountain Fort Carson is in contention
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Lewis was a player we liked over the course of the last 2 summers, and seeing him again at The Expo only strengthened our confidence in what he's ready to do at Legend this season. He was one of the event's most consistent scorers and players, showing the ability to knock down shots from all three levels while staying aggressive and attacking opportunities. He also brought that same edge to the defensive end, competing at the point of attack and taking his assignment seriously. Add in his willingness to make the extra pass and play within the team, and there's a lot to like about Lewis heading into this season
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Franck is a player we've liked for his shooting over the past few summers, but The Expo showed us a much more complete version of his game. We think he's in line for a big season at The Classical Academy. He looks to have added size, and it showed in the way he attacked the rim, finished through traffic and played with more physicality. His confidence getting downhill really stood out, as did the new moves he showed around the basket. The shooting has always been there, but now he's adding more ways to hurt defenders and that could make Franck one of the names making a real jump this season
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