Glue guys who impacted winning at the Hoop Group Fall HS Showcase

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hoop Group hosted its annual Fall High School Showcase on Saturday in Neptune, with a few dozen teams from across New Jersey along with a few of the top programs from the Philly Catholic League squaring off over a full day of action. Keep reading for a look at several glue guys who stuck out as unsung heroes while helping move the needle for their respective teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2421374"],"_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-6ad65fc0b01a9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Binishi is taking on a slightly different role this year as more of a tertiary guard and complementary piece to the high-octane backcourt pairing of [player_tooltip player_id='2421355' first='Kyle' last='Dixon'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2327613' first='Averi' last='Knight']. While Dixon and Knight thrive as downhill drivers, Binishi provides a nice complement as more of a steady hand. He struggled to connect on his shots for much of the game but stepped up with several huge perimeter jumpers to help seal a win over Bonner-Prendie (PA). Binishi is the type of plug and play guard who could thrive immediately at the small-college level and potentially carve out a scholarship-level role down the line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2634744"],"_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-6ad65fc0b0217"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A deep reserve on a senior-laden Roselle team a year ago, Stephenson slotted in as a starter on Saturday for a revamped Lions program and impressed with his high-energy contributions on the margins. He served as a valuable utility piece on the wing, filling in gaps on either end of the floor. His biggest highlight came when he jumped a passing lane leading to a runout dunk in transition but he also racked up scrap points while showing his nose for the ball and ability to finish swiftly with either hand. Stephenson's defensive versatility and ability to thrive without the ball should give Roselle a nice boost this season and help put him on college radars in the process.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2297131"],"_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-6ad65fc0b0266"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Transferring in from Georgia for his senior year, McCants brings TPS a rugged two-way utility guard who should serve as an ideal complement to the Celtics' primary playmakers. He has a strong frame with nice positional size in the backcourt, showing capable ball skills as both a secondary ballhandler and aggressive slasher past closeouts. McCants is a respectable enough shooter to make defenders run out at him, and his biggest value may come via his tough-nosed defense across the perimeter. He looks like a scholarship-level talent who should make a nice splash as a new addition to the statewide landscape.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2896577"],"_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-6ad65fc0b02b1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the only seniors and returning contributors in a new-look Vikings rotation, Rogers didn't make a big impact on the score sheet but really stood out with his defensive contributions in a matchup with Bonner-Prendie (PA). Rogers brings a rare combination of size, strength, and mobility while serving as a lynchpin of UC's defense with his interior physicality, backline rotations, and consistent communication. He was a consistent factor both around the rim and closing out to shooters while providing vocal leadership on both ends of the floor. His physical tools and ability to thrive in a compact role make him an intriguing sleeper for scholarship-level programs to take a look at this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2450770"],"_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-6ad65fc0b02fe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Roman is experiencing a full rebuild after graduating its entire starting five, allowing new faces like King to make a name for themselves. A transfer from Girard College, he looks primed to enter the season in the starting five as the Cahillites' best overall athlete. His skillset isn't the most polished but he thrives as an aggressive downhill slasher and is capable of hitting a perimeter jumper if left open. He's an active and versatile defender with a nice nose for the ball. King's two-way contributions should provide a needed boost as the swingman grows into his role over the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->