Pocket City Fall League | Week 1 Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Pocket City Fall kicked off on Sunday for the 14th year at Gibson Southern High School. It is the premier fall league in Southwest Indiana that features a lot of the top upperclassmen in the area along with a loaded underclassmen group. Here are some of the standouts from Week One of the Pocket City Fall League:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3254540"],"_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-6acc1578dc129"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Silky smooth offensive talent that makes the game look easy on the offensive end at time. [player_tooltip player_id='3254540' first='Grayson' last='Dease'] of Evansville Reitz showed his versatility in the two games on Sunday at the Pocket City Fall League. He's a mismatch nightmare using his length and size to his advantage getting to his spots in the midrange and his ability to shoot over this defender. Overall effort and defensive intensity could be better at times, but he's an ultra confident scorer that does it from all three levels.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2891750"],"_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-6acc1578dc15b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Only got to see one game of Gibson Southern Senior Guard [player_tooltip player_id='2891750' first='Reece' last='Runyan'], but he put in one of the better performances that I got to see today. Talented offensive prospect that really shot it well today. Shoots an effortless ball from deep range and is getting to the point where I'm surprised when he misses. Noticeably more athletic and it's showing with his finishing around the basket. Settled a bit too much for his shot, and would like him to get downhill more, but when it got to winning time, Runyan became the best player in the gym and delivered.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140443"],"_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-6acc1578dc17d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Probably the most physically dominant big man in the entire league that's offensive game has gotten better and better over the last couple years. An absolute load to handle on the low block, he has now added drives from the perimeter where he plays with so much strength while welcoming any contact. He's a high level rebounder that is comfortable pushing in transition and makes good decisions. Forces the issue a little bit on drives, and sometimes bailed the defense out on settling for threes, but puts so much pressure on the defense when he's aggressive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2821857"],"_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-6acc1578dc19c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Prep Hoops Indiana Top 35 Prospect in the Class of 2028 was on fire in his first game of the day. The physical 6'2” guard got it going from deep and put it one of the top scoring performances of the day. He plays so well off the dribble getting downhill where he plays with great balance and can contort his body to finish in a variety of different ways. He's not going to wow you with his speed and athleticism, but he has become a productive player. I love the way he can create seperation and rise up into his shot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3663314"],"_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-6acc1578dc1ba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">My first time getting to see Jasper 2028 Guard [player_tooltip player_id='3663314' first='Riley' last='Foy'] since the end of last season, and the 6'2” guard put on an absolute show. Showed his comfortability of playin for off the ball and impacted the game in both roles. Smooth shooter with a repeatable stroke. Confident with deep range, he also showed he's a lot more than just a shooter. Love his ability to put the ball on the floor and get in the lane. Excellent footwork with counters to free him up for finishes while also being a willing passer when the defense rotates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140389"],"_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-6acc25efb1a36"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I've said many time that Boonville 2027 Wing [player_tooltip player_id='2140389' first='Jaxon' last='McKain'] is the best driver of the basketball in Southwest Indiana and that statement held true today in the game I saw of him. Such a strong physical driver that has a patent move in driving hard left and spinning back right. He absorbs contact and defenders seemingly bounce off of him on his way to the basket where he's comfortable finishing with either hand. Still seems unwilling to take open jumpers. His jump shot is a major question mark in his game, but it's been a point of emphasis that I know he's worked on, and I'd like to see him trust the work he's put in.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->