Florida Expo: Size Meets Skill

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Florida Expo featured several players who used their size and length to create problems for opposing defenses. These five prospects showed how their physical tools can impact the game in different ways, whether it was creating offense, finishing around the rim or making plays defensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2978502"],"_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-6abfc4a8963a4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Loggins was one of the event's most impressive scorers, showing the ability to create his own offense in a variety of ways. He plays well off the dribble and has the shooting ability to pull up and make shots with a hand in his face. His creativity as a scorer stood out throughout the Expo, as he consistently found different ways to put the ball in the basket. Loggins showed why he's an incredibly difficult matchup when he gets into a rhythm.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3582956"],"_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-6abfc4a8963e2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Blevins used his length to create problems for smaller defenders throughout the Expo. His high release makes his jumper difficult to contest, especially when matched up against smaller guards who don't have enough size to bother his shot. Blevins also showed a soft touch on jumpers around the rim and can take advantage of his size by playing down low. His ability to finish over smaller defenders gives him another way to punish mismatches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2896356"],"_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-6abfc4a896405"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lazaridis was a constant source of energy whenever he got out in transition. His athleticism allows him to play above the rim and run the floor extremely well, giving him opportunities to make momentum plays that can quickly change the game. He also showed that he can stretch the floor with his three point shooting, making him a threat even when he isn't attacking the basket. Lazaridis' ability to combine his athleticism with his shooting gives him multiple ways to make an impact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2623530"],"_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-6abfc4a896428"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Shelton was the most aggressive player I saw attacking the basket at the Expo. He consistently looked to get downhill and was a problem when he had a full runway to attack. His size and good footwork also give him defensive versatility, allowing him to guard multiple positions. Shelton's aggressive approach helped him get to the free throw line at a high volume and showed how much pressure he can put on a defense when attacking.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2919717"],"_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-6abfc4a896448"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pozo showed that he can take control of an offense and make plays as a lead guard. He handles the ball well and made good reads on entry passes. His length also gives him an advantage defensively, allowing him to cover a lot of ground on the floor. Around the rim, Pozo finishes extremely consistent with both hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->