Border League: 5 More Playmakers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Some of the top talent from across the country visited Las Vegas last weekend for The Border league. In this article I feature 5 more players who made their presence felt on both ends of the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2370259"],"_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-6acd97a9ec89a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Trey McKinney was making some impressive plays out there with his combination of skill, athleticism, and instincts. He makes swift and efficient moves when looking to score, and he displays good touch when he gets a clean look at the basket. On defense, he utilizes his athleticism and wingspan to cover ground in a hurry, disrupt opposing players, and make his presence felt. He's also a reliable rebounder and a tough competitor.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2436972"],"_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-6acd97a9ec921"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This was my first time seeing Benjamin Berrouet play live, and his stature, bounce, and feel for the game immediately stood out. He's more agile than he might appear, and he's a difficult player for defenders to slow down once he sets his mind on scoring. On the defensive end, he holds his ground well, using his size, strength, and length to make life difficult for opposing players. He also does a good job of contesting shots on a consistent basis and making his presence felt around the basket.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3046527"],"_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-6acd97a9ec98a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Phillip Reed Hr. just picked up an offer from UCLA, and I'm sure the 2029 bucket getter has plenty more on the way. He possesses impressive twitchiness and burst whenever he wants to attack the rack, and he has a knack for finding ways to finish around the basket. I was also a fan of how he set up his teammates for clean looks and pushed the ball in transition whenever the opportunity presented itself. On the defensive end, he utilizes his lateral quickness and active hands to be a real pest.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2677145"],"_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-6acd97a9ec9e3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rodney Washington really deserves some hype. From what I've seen, he's a two-way stud who can impact the game in a variety of ways. On offense, he attacks the cup with purpose and throws down powerful dunks. But defenders also have to respect him out on the perimeter, as he has a consistent 3 point shot in his bag. On the defensive end, he can jump into a passing lane in the blink of an eye and come away with a steal. He also gives his matchup all they can handle with his relentless energy and speed. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2112011"],"_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-6acd97a9eca4a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Payton Jones was splashing in triples at a high rate for Dynamic Prep at The Border League. He's definitely someone defenders need to keep tabs on when he's left unmarked, but he also possesses good poise and the ability to knock down more difficult looks. Defensively he's a disruptive athlete who flies around the court and applies good ball pressure.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->