Marquee Hoops DC Jumpoff: 17u Exciting Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>High-level prospects filled the gym this past weekend for Marquee Hoops DC Jumpoff. With College coaches in attendance from big name schools including Florida State University, Rutgers, and Navy, these electrifying 17u athletes did not disappoint. Over the weekend, we were able to watch high-level playmaking, shooting, and defense. Let's look at a few of the impressive Virginia athletes I was able to observe.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Kameren Carmichael","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77248","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Potomac High School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Higher Level Elite","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Throughout this past weekend at Marquee Hoops DC Jumpoff, Carmichael was able to show off his ability to get downhill and get two feet in the paint when the ball was in his hands. 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