Uprise Icebreaker Super Scrimmage: Top Shotmakers Inside the Arc

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These guards found repeated success in the mid-range and the paint, bringing assertive habits to pick apart opposing defenses. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1509237"],"_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-6738d2593c803"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Basquez was nearly unstoppable in transition, drawing contact and scoring through physical contests. Drawing numerous fouls around the rim, the guard went right at opponents, bringing soft touch around the rim. Still a serviceable lead guard who sees above the defense, he brings a jack of all trades skill set on the offensive end. Defensively, he held his own versus forwards and guards, bringing a competitive mindset at the point of attack. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1461450"],"_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-6738d2593c8f0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Franceschi's physical brand helps Aspen, which boasts a guard centric group. A dependable finisher around the rim, he rarely shied away from opposing contests at the rim, going right at them. Handling himself well against competitive Front Range programs, Franceschi looks ready to dominate the 4A Western Slope league through his physical brand of basketball. His continued growth in volume from behind the arc will be important to rounding out his offensive arsenal, although his baseline skillset is impressive. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2381948"],"_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-6738d2593c9ab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Although stepping into his first season with ThunderRidge, Walkowiak looks at home at the varsity level. Quick to pressure opposing playmakers out of ball screens, he is aggressive taking away space at the point of attack. Still a talented downhill scorer given the soft touch and quick first step, he will be a crucial playmaker for this team that continues to search for offensive options. Hitting a jaw dropping corner three at the buzzer versus Lutheran, the guard truly plays above his age.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1577098"],"_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-6738d2593ca66"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Effland wasted no time after catching the ball, quickly attacking off the catch for layups past opposing defenders. Bringing good size in the backcourt along with an aggressive mindset in the halfcourt, ready to be a crucial shot creator for this Broomfield group. While shots from distance were not falling, he has a proven track record as a perimeter shooter, set to elevate his points per game this coming season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2048129"],"_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-6738d2593cb29"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Weatherspoon is a supremely skilled perimeter playmaker, bringing counters for every situation. Adept changing speeds or getting to spin moves around defenders, there are not many backcourt playmakers in the state with his unpredictable yet exciting playstyle. He will thrive at the free throw line in large part from his comfort against physical defense, challenging opponents to make legal contests. That same rim pressure allows him to draw multiple defenders, bringing the court vision to make the kick out whenever necessary. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1510473"],"_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-6738d2593cbf4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hammond could very well lead the state in scoring this season, bringing soft touch on mid-range jumpers and attempts at the rim. An exceptionally quick athlete in the open floor, there are only a handful of names who can keep up with him once with a head of steam. Handling himself on the defensive end, he is Cherry Creek's best point of attack defender, quick to take away space and wall off the lane. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1441961"],"_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-6738d2593ccb9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Graham remains a bouncy two-way guard who found success picking apart smaller matchups down low. Capable backing down opposing guards for fadeaways or pivot moves past the contest. He contained any of the guards and wings he had to defend. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->