Top 250 Expo: Team 5 Review
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This group may not have boasted ample size, but they were highly impactful through their willingness as passers and efficiency hitting three point shot attempts. Avantae Hood Avantae Hood 6'0" | PG Rocky Mountain | 2025 State CO – Rocky…
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Continue ReadingThis group may not have boasted ample size, but they were highly impactful through their willingness as passers and efficiency hitting three point shot attempts.
Avantae Hood Avantae Hood 6'0" | PG Rocky Mountain | 2025 State CO – Rocky Mountain – 2025
Hood showed value as a mid-range shooter, especially consistent stepping into pull-ups just below the free throw line. Along with his value as a complementary shotmaker, Hood was impactful on the defensive end, stripping away the ball on quite a few possessions. The guard possesses quick reaction speeds, capable of reading the opponent at all times.
Callen Gebhardt Callen Gebhardt 6'1" | PG Erie | 2025 CO – Erie – 2025
Gebhardt brought value as a defensive rebounder and complementary ball handler. The guard was a great team player, starting fast breaks with the board, before seeking shotmakers.
Cam Pritchard – Grandview – 2025
Prtichard is an athletic guard who boasts self-creation scoring and box office defensive plays. The guard was capable of getting up to swat away shot attempts out of bounds, raising the energy level for his team. Offensively, Pritchard was an active three point shooter, rising up into transition pull-ups or halfcourt spot-ups once the game slowed down.
Simon Turner – Thomas Jefferson – 2025
Turner was impactful as a downhill scorer, getting to the rim on straight line drives following rip throughs. The guard knew how to maximize the space between himself and the point of attack defender, utilizing the pivot foot to lure in his opponent before making a move to the basket.
Nick Woodward Nick Woodward 6'0" | SG Cherry Creek | 2026 State CO – Cherry Creek – 2026
Woodward is an effective lead ball handler, capable of taking pressure without turning over the ball. He can get downhill with either hand, keeping his eyes up for the extra pass if necessary. Behind all these skills, Woodward makes a living on the jump shot, especially valuable on jumpers off the catch.
Rhett Charles Rhett Charles 6'2" | SG Grandview | 2026 State CO – Grandview – 2026
Charles played a concise role spacing the floor, capable of knocking down jumpers off the catch. He was among the ample perimeter shotaking from this group.
Hunter Roark Hunter Roark 6'3" | PG Stargate | 2025 State CO – Stargate – 2025
Roark stayed true to his game, grabbing rebounds on either end of the floor and embracing contact. In his first game of the day, Roark was excellent from beyond the arc, going 3/3 on catch and shoot opportunities. The guard brings value through his constant motor, effective under pressure.
Myles Chavarria Myles Chavarria 6'3" | SF Rampart | 2024 CO – Rampart – 2024
Chavarria was another high motor athlete, impactful on the glass and maximizing his positional strength. The guard enjoys getting big in the post, utilizing the shoulder to back down opponents for east shot attempts. Among guards, Chavarria is among the productive rebounders, bringing a fundamentally sound playstyle. His concise pivot game allows the guard to be a very productive and clever shotmaker around the mid-range and paint.
Nathan Esau Nathan Esau 6'5" | CG Dakota Ridge | 2025 State CO – Valor Christian – 2025
Esau was a pleasant surprise, effective on both ends thanks to his shotmaking and shot blocking. Standing right around 6’4, the guard was a versatile shotmaker along the perimeter, contributing on movement or standstill threes. His pivot game was another clear strength, utilizing the classic pump and pivot to free up space on shot attempts. Defensively, Esau could get big, denying multiple shot attempts around the rim.