Section 7: Friday’s Standout Wings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The boys session of Section 7 kicked off on Friday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, with intriguing matchups littered throughout the day and night. Some of the most exciting games included Harvard Westlake vs Timpview, Springville vs Sierra Vista, and St. John Bosco vs Rainier Beach. Read below to find out which wings impressed me the most with their performances on Day 1 of one of the best events of the year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1301718"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667b0e1e7230e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1301718' first='Shon' last='Abaev'] is a confident scorer at all three levels with a good handle, capable of shooting both the three and midrange shots off the catch or the dribble. As a great athlete with strong, long arms, Abaev is versatile defensively and effectively contests shots while also contributing on the boards. His combination of strength and athleticism makes him a formidable presence on both ends of the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">22 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists - Opponent: Redondo Union</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1956483"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667b0e1e72367"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Zach White is an intelligent player with excellent off-ball movement and good touch around the basket, finishing effectively with either hand. A good athlete and above-the-rim finisher, White is also a strong defender who excels in transition thanks to his good footwork. His athleticism and defensive skills make him a key contributor on both ends of the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>15 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals, 6/11 FG, 1/2 3PM, 2/2 FT - Opponent: Desert Vista</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1630616"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667b0e1e723ad"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1630616' first='Tounde' last='Yessoufou'] is extremely well-built and strong, attacking the basket effectively going left or right and finishing above the rim, often through contact. He creates separation with his handle and is a smooth midrange and 3-point shooter, excelling in transition. Defensively versatile, Yessoufou is a defensive playmaker thanks to his quickness, strength, and instincts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">25 points, 8 rebounds, 10/24 FG, 2/8 3PM, 3/6 FT - Opponent: Millennium </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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":"[player_tooltip player_id='1301713' first='Jamier' last='Jones']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77247","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Oak Ridge","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Florida Rebels","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667b0e1e723ee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1301713' first='Jamier' last='Jones'] has good touch around the basket and uses his strength and long arms to finish effectively. Defensively versatile, he leverages his strength, length, and athleticism to guard multiple positions and is a strong rebounder. His athleticism makes him a key asset on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">24 points, 13 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block, 10/21 FG - Opponent: Basha</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1630650"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667b0fe6ad888"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1630650' first='Brandon' last='Benjamin'] has excellent touch around the basket and outstanding footwork, showcasing great patience and the ability to use pump fakes effectively to draw contact and earn trips to the free throw line. He is a developing 3-point shooter with a smooth mid-range jumper and has a good enough handle to create separation from defenders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">32 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals - Opponent: McClintock</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1956471"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667b0fe6ad8ff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1956471' first='Brannon' last='Martinsen'] is a strong, versatile player with good vision and passing ability, allowing him to effectively push the pace as a point forward. He has good touch around the rim and a smooth mid-range jumper, and he can score off the bounce. Defensively, his length and versatility make him an asset, and he excels as a rebounder.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">19 points, 10 rebounds, 6/12 FG, 7/10 FT- Opponent: The Villages</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1278448"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667b138199fde"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dean Rueckert is a skilled passer and a good 3-point shooter who can effectively space the floor. He is also a strong rebounder and has a good enough handle to attack the basket off the dribble, making him a versatile offensive threat.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">16 points, 9 rebounds, 4/5 FT - Opponent: Harvard Westlake</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->