Team 4 Evaluation: Wisconsin Sophomore ID Camp

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Team 4 was loaded with some dynamic playmakers at the Wisconsin Sophomore ID Camp over Labor Day Weekend at the Champions' Center in Appleton. Let's break down the sophomores that showed out last Saturday! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2423708"],"_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-6aa36b4471d06"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thomas was the most effective in transition on Saturday, leading the fast break several times with his overall quickness, and his ability to handle the ball. The prospect out of Martin Luther had a nice pass looking off defender and putting it on a dime to a teammate for an easy layup. On the defensive end, Thomas was a high effort and energetic defender generating deflections and securing defensive boards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2829928"],"_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-6aa35fd8babae"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jackson caught my attention in this event with his ability to pick up his matchup 84 feet. As soon as team four was on the defensive side of the ball, Xavier was immediately locking up his matchup. Because of this extra applied pressure, the guard prospect out of St. Thomas More, was able to turn defensive plays into easy offensive buckets for his squad. Jackson was most impactful on the defensive side of the ball, but did his share on offense knocking down a contested three and using his shifty handle to probe the opposing defenses. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2839240"],"_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-6aa35fd8babf3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lindau was a contributor on Saturday by being very consistent from downtown with his shooting. Blake at six-foot-two was able to get his shot up quick, while being efficient with his footwork, to can his shots from behind the arc. He got hot in the last game I watched of the day, hitting back to back triples in a short span of possessions. The Janesville Craig product had good vision in transition finding teammates ahead on the sideline. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2894152"],"_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-6aa36b4471db3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Guenther was a grinder for team four, doing the little things to impact his team to help them win. In their third game of the day, I saw the Wisconsin Lutheran sophomore be aggressive on the offensive glass with an impressive level of physicality. In transition, Guenther ran rim to rim hard allowing himself to get some easy shots, and properly space the floor. On the defensive end, Kal has great instincts in the gaps off the ball and was a lockdown defender on the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2400199"],"_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-6aa36b4471dfd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I had a chance to check out Kobe in the 3 on 3 and 5 on 5 games and came away very impressed with his skillet, length, and ceiling as a player. Kobe has a decisive first step and is able to use this off the bounce and closeout making decisions. The six-foot-three guard has tremendous court vision as he set up teammates with perfectly timed passes in the half court, in transition, and most importantly in pick and roll situations. Kobe is a strong finisher at the rim, and has improved in this part of his game since the last time I saw him play this winter. Humphrey's development since the season ended, his frame, and skillet will allow him to be an impact player for Sussex, and a name to know in the 2029 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2396705"],"_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-6aa36b4471e40"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Team four's unofficial MVP, Klein is going to have a spectacular career when it is all said and done in 2029. Parker, who attends Middleton, was outstanding with his scoring at all three levels over Labor Day weekend. The six-foot-four guard can get red hot from three, pull up from the midrange, and finish at the rim very consistently. In his shot, Klein has great hand placement and a fundamental lower base which leads to not only a lot of makes, but is translatable to the next level. Outside of scoring, Klein is an unselfish passer and wants to get his teammates involved when he draws attention. There is no drop off of Parker's abilities on the defensive end either. He is able to disrupt passing lanes and on the ball to help generate stops for his team. Klein will be one of the better players in the Big Eight Conference and continues to prove his case for a high ranking in the 2029 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3762172"],"_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-6aa36b4471e83"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Osman had good size as a floor spacer and grinder on the floor for team four over the past weekend. The six-foot-four prospect from Milwaukee King was able to impact the game the most on the glass generating tip outs on the offensive glass, and skying high on the defensive glass to help get his team going the other way in transition. Mohamed was able to run rim to rim demonstrating his feel for the game offensively and converting layups in the paint. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2852112"],"_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-6aa36b4471ec4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Allen had some nice flashes on both the defensive and offensive side of the ball at the Sophomore ID Camp in Appleton. Abrian's most impressive play of the day was when he met an opposing player at the rim on a helpside rotation to block their shot right at the rim. It is apparent that Allen's athleticism also impacts his offensive game as well. On a few different possessions, Allen was able to rise up and acrobatically finish at the rim off the bounce and closeout reads. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->