Pumas Fall League: Week 2 Top Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I was back attending week 2 of the Pumas Fall League providing complete coverage of the standouts from each week in the league. In this article I'll break down the top performers from week 2 in the fall league.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2870362"],"_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-6aaea2f240b02"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Underwood was a problem to deal with on Saturday morning as the power wing guard was using his strong frame to get where he wanted off the dribble. Underwood is a flashy passer with the ball in his hands and had numerous no look passes that froze the defense. As a scorer, Underwood wants to get to the rim and use his body to shield off defenders when he attacks off the dribble. An impact varsity player for Urbana, Underwood is more polished and has a stronger frame than a lot of less experienced players in the league. Urbana should be very competitive once again this season as Underwood should help them push for conference and district titles this winter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2968363"],"_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-6aaea2f240b69"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I got Risner's jersey number figured out for this week so he gets another shoutout after hitting a game-winning 3-pointer last weekend to win a game for his team and this weekend impacted more victories for his squad. A power wing, Risner wants to be physical on offense and would look to post up smaller guards in the paint for easy buckets. Risner is another example of a senior with varsity experience simply being stronger and more mature than the opposition in the fall league and taking advantage of his strength and experience.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2751440"],"_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-6aaea2f240bcc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the top 2028 prospects in Ohio, Jones came to fall league and immediately made his presence felt on both ends of the court. His team liked to full court press and trap which allowed Jones to use his length and anticipation to deflect passes and force turnovers. Jones is incredibly skilled and showed this off by getting to his spots and rising up in the mid-range area and finishing drives with his left hand at the rim. Jones should put up monster numbers for Westerville South, who should be more equipped to contend in the OCC this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2843000"],"_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-6aaea2f240c15"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the highest upside bigs in central Ohio, Stromer has made serious improvements to his frame and athleticism. Stromer almost brought the house down with a poster dunk attempt that had everybody in the gym reacting. Stromer did throw a couple down sitting in the dunker spot and had some nice flashes as a ball handler as well. Where Stromer is at his best though is at the defensive end of the court as he had a handful of helpside blocks where he rotated over and swatted the ball away. Look for college coaches to make Stromer a priority starting in the spring as his stock could be set to explode.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3572551"],"_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-6aaea2f240c5b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A big time performance by Conrad who had a strong freshman season at the varsity level for Dublin Jerome. Conrad was efficient as a scorer as he showed the ability to fill cutting lanes to score, knock down open perimeter shots and get by his defender on the ball. Conrad is shifty with the ball in his hands and had some sweet moves including a step through off a pump fake that showed his sudden change of direction. Very impressive performance to get on my radar by Conrad on Saturday morning.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->