NEXT Stomping Grounds: 13U Opening Day Standouts

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His ability to control the boards early on in the game established his dominance on the glass, as he consistently crashed the boards, sometimes even securing his own missed shots. Soukup's impressive length, when paired with his solid first and second jump, not only allowed him to limit opponents' shot attempts but also helped him to gather rebounds offensively in bunches, creating multiple second and third-chance scoring opportunities, making him a valuable asset on the flooru003cspan style=u0022color: #222222;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: smallu0022u003e.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664872fd920da"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2414273"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='2414273' first='Landry' last='Harvey'] showed a natural sense for creating offensively for himself. He proved to be a skilled ball-handler, both in dribbling and facilitating, Harvey displayed a bag full of handles. His crossover and hesitation moves were particularly effective and smooth, suggesting he has the potential to develop into a shifty point guard. Harvey has shown a knack for consistently making corner three-pointers during baseline out-of-bounds plays, whether he was the inbounder or utilizing an elevator screen.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664872fd92157"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2382198"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='2382198' first='Charlie' last='Rachel'] emerged as one of the most impressive standout bucket getters Friday night. His remarkable shooting range and sharpshooter potential were on display, complemented by his ability to score in the post with a variety of moves. Rachel showed polished footwork off the dribble, often playing off of two feet using pro hops and jump stops, allowing him to get inside and finish effectively. He even showcased a pump fake step-through that earned him clean looks at the hoop. 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His feel for the game was evident on the offensive side, where he made timely passes, executed purposeful cuts, maintained good spacing, and contributed significantly to maintaining the offensive flow during possessions.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664872fd9221c"} /-->