Stock Risers from the Freshman Showcase

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>The Prep Hoops Freshman Showcase offered an early look at a talented group of prospects ready to establish themselves at the high school level.</em> <em>Several freshmen separated themselves through their production and ability to impact the game, while others flashed intriguing tools that could make them names to follow moving forward. Here we take a look at some of the prospects who made the strongest impressions at the Prep Hoops Freshman Showcase</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3566847"],"_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-6aaf5605d94a6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Donte Davis played with confidence, tremendous motor and a high-level feel for the game, consistently providing leadership through his communication on the floor. Davis was always looking for ways to create advantages for his teammates, whether setting timely pin-down screens, making smart drop-off passes or simply putting himself in the right position to keep the offense moving. A selfless, high-IQ player whose impact extends well beyond his own scoring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2817058"],"_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-6aaf5605d9550"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Zuniga impacted each game true dog on the defensive side of the ball as he played with excellent anticipation and an advanced feel for where the next pass is going, constantly jumping passing lanes, deflects deliveries from multiple angles and digs down for quick swipes whenever his matchup puts the ball on the floor. He always stayed attached to his man throughout the possession, giving ball-handlers virtually no breathing room to operate comfortably and forcing them to speed up their decision-making.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3718913"],"_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-6aaf5605d95d8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Incredible hustle player who consistently brought an infectious level of effort to the floor. The type of first-to-the-floor competitor who was willing to sacrifice his body for a loose ball and generate extra possessions through sheer determination. Bacon hung his hat on defense showing the physicality and competitiveness to impact the game through effort plays that often shifted the momentum.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3764191"],"_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-6aaf5605d9660"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hutchison showcased excellent mobility as a big, consistently running the middle lane in transition and sprinting the floor after defensive stops. Hutchison showcased a motor that allowed him to get from end to end quickly, routinely beating opposing bigs down the floor and establishing early position in the post. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3761016"],"_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-6aaf5605d96e6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Two-way post presence capable of anchoring the paint defensively while also serving as a go-to option on the offensive end. [player_tooltip player_id='3761016' first='Devin' last='Menefee'] brought strength, physicality, and size to the low post, giving him the ability to battle for position consistently, protect the paint, and make his presence felt around the rim. Offensively, Menefee showed the ability to establish himself on the block and provide a dependable interior scoring option.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->