The Expo: Team 5 Player Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Team 5 closes out our look at the 5-on-5 action at The Expo, and this group made sure we wrapped things up on a high note. There were plenty of ballers in this bunch who competed hard, showed off their skills, and left us with a lot to talk about. It was a fun event from start to finish, and we appreciate everyone who came out to compete.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">This is our final article breaking down the 5-on-5 teams, and PHD has notes on the players who stood out. Whether it was scoring, playmaking, athleticism, versatility, or the little things that win games, here's what caught our eye and who we'll be keeping tabs on moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Let's dive into the Team 5 player notes!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3794976,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/image_35bb33.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/image_35bb33.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3794976" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3794977,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/image_cf7250.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/image_cf7250.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3794977" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">TEAM 5</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2635183"],"_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-6ad24405dc58f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Catch &amp; shoot 3-pointer from the left corner</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Swished a 3-pointer from the left wing, space &amp; shoot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good feet, catches ready to fire, spaces &amp; finds the openings to get the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3648508"],"_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-6ad2956c228c6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Catch &amp; shoot 3-pointer to end the first half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-DHO into a pull-up J, nice shot, playing with confidence early 2nd half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board, lefty putback bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2545009"],"_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-6ad24405dc624"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Top of key catch, beat multiple defenders on a slash to the cup, finger-roll finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sharp vertical cut, catch &amp; lefty finish, impressive hang time &amp; coordination</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-In the right spot at the right time for a steal on an errant pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Middle drive, draw help, dump-down assist to White for a score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition catch/attack/score, ridiculous lefty reverse layup finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Physical drive to the middle of the paint, 2-feet in the lane, nailed the short pull-up J</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Diagonal cut, catch, contested athletic finish with D in his face</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2545286"],"_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-6ad360c6a5272"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Smooth slash &amp; score, jab-step &amp; attack w/ left hand, righty finish after blowing by D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Handles the ball well, skills looked good</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has some craftiness to his game, made some impressive moves</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2856922"],"_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-6ad2a367a2a7f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Threw a beautiful 3/4 pass in transition, hit his teammate in stride</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Skilled, smooth with the ball in his hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Excellent feel for the game, makes it looks easy </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Bobbed &amp; weaved to the rim, patient drive, contested floater score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Grabbed an O-board over a much bigger opponent</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Putback tip-in bucket, scored on his own miss</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Knocked down a deep pull-up 3-pointer from the left wing, D had a hand in his face</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>More offensive rebounds, has a nose for the ball, and great timing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smart pass to a cutting Gass for a score, good eyes to spot him</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sneaky cut to the left block, catch &amp; score amongst the trees</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blocked a shot against a much bigger player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board, quick assist to a teammate for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-DHO assist to Nowatzki for a jumper</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustle play, saved ball from going OOB, threw it off the opponent, smart play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drive &amp; dish to Pick, did good work drawing the help D &amp; finding the open man</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long O-board for an extra possession</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Razor sharp assist to a cutting Gass, great find into a tight window</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sick hesi &amp; change of speeds to beat the D, got to the rim, finger-roll finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Skip assist to Breitbach for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pull-up 3-pointer going to his left off a PNR, cash</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Silky-smooth slash &amp; score, at the rim finger-roll</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board putback, nose for the ball, quick reaction time</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2468423"],"_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-6ad2a720316df"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Runs and jumps well, he can get up!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fouled in transition, stepped up &amp; cashed the FT </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Extra pass assist to White for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Aggressive slash to the rack, fouled, swished the FT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; score near the basket, elevated &amp; finished with his left-hand</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fouled attacking the rim, connected again from the charity stripe</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2400059"],"_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-6ad24405dc69c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Active hands in the passing lane, causing problems on defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Snagged an O-board over an athletic opponent </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a good-looking pull-up jump shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drive &amp; kick, hit the Watford shooter for a 3-ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong build, quality athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Banged home a middy pull-up near the left elbow</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crashed hard &amp; snagged an offensive rebound for an extra possession</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Set an effective BS for Kobe, freed him up for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slash into the heart of the defense, rose up over the D &amp; hit the middy J</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Stock Riser</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->