PH Nebraska Top 250 Expo: David’s Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">Sundays are most commonly known for a different type of ball game, however some of Nebraska's top basketball talent laced up and got buckets at Iowa West Fieldhouse on this Sunday. These young men were randomly placed on teams to put their skillset on display in an open offense environment. I will cover the players who has me raising my eyebrows with their talent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_6327e8290995f","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1236312"],"_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_0_evaluation":"u003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/GrandgenettZacu0022u003e(2) [player_tooltip player_id='1236312' first='Zac' last='Grandgenett'] (@GrandgenettZac) / Twitteru003c/au003ernrnComing off an impressive summer after his junior season was cut short due to an injury, Grandgenett is healthy and ready to have a big senior year. From the tip, Grandgenett was aggressive on both sides of the ball. He attacked the rim but once a player started playing on their heels he would pull up from deep. He showed a talented offensive package that translate to buckets at each level. He pressured the ball on defense to create turnovers and applied constant pressure on his opponents. Grandgenett will have the Wildcats fighting for a chance at state this year.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1018713"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"u003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/PorterBazilu0022u003ehttps://twitter.com/PorterBazilu003c/au003ernrnI came away from today most impressed with Bazil. I knew of his size and game around the rim for Lincoln Northeast; however, his skillset is very well rounded. Bazil showed strong ball handling skills, often times bringing the ball up the court. His ability to create his own shot and attack the rim was top notch, and he hit multiple 3-point shots during the day. He was very communicative on the court, talking strategy with players he didn't even know the name of. Out of system, he is even more talented than I think the state may know. Bazil's stock rose dramatically in my book.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1013231"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"u003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/JadenJ2024u0022u003ehttps://twitter.com/JadenJ2024u003c/au003ernrnJackson's game is so smooth that he almost makes it look easy. He has the ability to get to any spot on the floor he wants, and you almost expect it to go in every time he puts up a shot. You get the impression he could probably take over a game at any point he wants be he remains calm and understands the importance of getting his team involved. He is intelligent player who rarely makes errors and is an underrated passer. It was evident why Jackson is a top talent in his class and the state should watch out if the T-Birds allow him more of a green light game.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1154465"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"u003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/tandreperkins_u0022u003ehttps://twitter.com/tandreperkins_u003c/au003ernrnAnother player who had a terrific summer, Perkins continued to show why he is climbing up the 2023 rankings. He can score at each level and thrives at attacking the rim, using his leaping ability. He improved his shooting over the summer and is now a 3-point threat with his stepback that is difficult to guard. Perkins has a great attitude and his teammates seemed to enjoy playing with him. At one point he had a bucket scored on him and the opponent let him know, Perkins flipped a switch and poured on his teams last 8 points including the game winner. The state is going to have their hands full with the Vikings talented backcourt and Perkins will demand serious attention from opponents.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1141533"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"u003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/Paxon_34u0022u003ehttps://twitter.com/Paxon_34u003c/au003ernrnPiatkowski was one of the most fun I watched. He was constantly talking to teammates, smiling and just enjoying playing the game. He has a high basketball IQ and I could hear him read plays he called out to his teammates. A sharpshooter is almost an understatement because he is quick to pull the trigger if any space is given. During his second game he hit four 3-pointers in a row, 6 in the game. In another game, I watched him run to multiple players to defend or help defend.  The Mustangs have a talented shooter of the ball and maybe more important, an even better teammate.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /-->