Week 8 Eye Catchers Pt. 1

<p><strong>2022 6-3 G [player_tooltip player_id="1049115" first="Asher" last="Woods"] – Parkview</strong></p> <p>College coaches are starting to gravitate toward [player_tooltip player_id="1049115" first="Asher" last="Woods"]. He’s a wiry guard that can play on and off the ball. Woods is a versatile three-level scorer that can finish at the rim through traffic and finish with authority. Asher has a quick trigger that plays out to the three-point line. Woods is an impactful defender. Atop the 1-2-2 zone, Woods chased the ball from side to side and prevented opponents from getting into the lane.</p> <p><strong>2021 6-1 PG [player_tooltip player_id="869607" first="Jason" last="Edwards"] – Parkview</strong></p> <p>Gwinnett County’s leading scorer a season ago, [player_tooltip player_id="869607" first="Jason" last="Edwards"] is a tough competitor that can use his quickness to get into the lane. He understands how to use his body to avoid shot blockers. Edwards has deep range on his three-point shot and plays with great confidence. He has made strides defensively. He will slide in and draw charges as one of the smallest players on the court. The Miles College-commit can disrupt ball handlers with his on-ball pressure.</p> <p><strong>2021 6-5 F Avantae Harper – Parkview</strong></p> <p>The double-double machine brought his hard hat to work against Newton collecting 16 points, 13 rebounds and 3 blocks. He explodes off the floor to gather rebounds and powers through defenders. He can finish with slam dunks off vertical. Harper plays bigger than his size and can be a mismatch on offense. He’s capable of attacking off the dribble and has a low center of gravity which helps him protect the ball when he turns the corner.</p> <p><strong>2023 6-5 CG [player_tooltip player_id="820274" first="Stephon" last="Castle"] – Newton</strong></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="820274" first="Stephon" last="Castle"] is enjoying a breakout season. The big guard has a versatile skill set. He can run the offense or play off the ball and spot up for threes. He covers a lot of ground with his first step and can pull-up on a dime to hit from the mid-range. Castle can take smaller defenders into the post and score overtop. Stephon is a productive rebounder and facilitator and has a chance to be an impactful defender with his wingspan and foot speed.</p> <p><strong>2022 6-3 PG [player_tooltip player_id="870154" first="TJ" last="Clark"] – Newton</strong></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="870154" first="TJ" last="Clark"] is an athletic sizeable guard that flourishes in up-tempo games. He’s at his best when getting downhill but he’s a quality shooter that can stop-and-pop from the mid-range. Clark doesn’t force the issue on offense and doesn’t take bad shots. When he gets his feet in the paint, he has the strength and explosion to finish through contact. Clark is a tough defender that stays in front and uses his physicality to shutdown opponents. He’s a threat for chase down blocks and can get into passing lanes.</p> <p><strong>2023 6-3 G [player_tooltip player_id="1059025" first="Jakai" last="Newton"] – Newton</strong></p> <p>The toolsy sophomore helps out in a variety of ways. He’s an active rebounder that isn’t afraid to crash the glass and come away with loose balls. His offensive skillset is well-rounded. Newton is capable of creating off the dribble, hitting the three and pulling up from the mid-range. He’s another impressive Newton guard that can change games as a two-way player.</p>