Grassroots Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the 2024 grassroots season nearing intermission, I've highlighted a few players that have turned heads with their performance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1543608"],"_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":"Kirk played alongside three Division 1 signees this past season, so he will look to become a focal point for the defending state champions. He can drain shots from deep and score over defenders after driving to the basket. Also, he makes the opponent pay for leaving his teammates open. His size and athleticism enable him to grab tough rebounds.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1565984"],"_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":"Berry is a dominant force on both ends. He excels in transition and scores efficiently around the basket, even while being fouled. He crashes the boards and converts offensive rebounds to points or extra possessions. His ability to pressure the ball on the perimeter while contesting shots inside disrupts the opponent's offense.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1543582"],"_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":"Wendel is a crafty scorer and playmaker. He attacks the basket in transition and the half-court, and can finish in traffic. He possesses a lethal mid-range pull up jumper and is a reliable shooter from beyond the arc as well. His vision and passing ability creates open looks for his teammates.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["2380766"],"_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":"White's combination of athleticism, size, and scoring is very impressive. He is a knockdown shooter from 3-point range. If the defense is able to take away his shot, he can drive to the basket and finish over defenders and through contact. Also, he gathers rebounds at a high rate on both ends.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["2333693"],"_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":"Baird is an outstanding shooter and playmaker. His quick release and deep range leaves opponents very little time to contest. He can splash three-pointers while on the move and off the dribble. He sets up his teammates for scoring opportunities with quick decisions and accurate passes.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664dfda5e9168"} /-->