Wednesday 3SSB National Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 3SSB first July session started a day before the live period began and in this article I'll break down some national standouts I saw from outside my coverage area of Ohio and Kentucky.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2292410"],"_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-686fc6466849b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the most talented players on the 3SSB circuit, Page was getting busy on Wednesday in a showcase game against Indiana Elite that went into overtime. Finishing with 23 points and 5 rebounds, Page was showing off his impressive pull-up shooting ability combined with incredible natural athleticism. Page makes the game look really easy from the wing guard position and should be a player that attracts high major coaches as well as NBA scouts this weekend to get early eyes on him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2267046"],"_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-686fc646684fc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the strongest and quickest point guards in the country, Gardner Jr is the definition of a walking paint touch off the bounce. He's too quick and strong to force him left and does an excellent job of crossing over or spinning back to his right hand to finish at the rim. In overtime Gardner rattled off six straight points off an and-1 layup and a corner 3-pointer to help his team get a showcase game victory. Finishing with 24 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists, Gardner Jr was productive as a downhill slasher.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2148482"],"_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-686fc64668546"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I was really impressed by SUSA, an Adidas Gold squad that won their first game against Beauchamp Elite in overtime. Simmons is an athletic big man who wants to dunk on you in the paint. With soft hands and a strong frame to play through contact, Simmons certainly looks the part physically against other 3SSB bigs. Simmons had a quick catch and finish in the paint and played strong defensively with blocks and shot contests. Really enjoyed watching the entire team move the ball and play for each other, they got a deserved win to open 3SSB play in games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2055540"],"_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-686fc64668588"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stevens is a unique center who has impressive touch and perimeter shooting ability, going 9 for 11 from the floor with 22 points. Hitting some pick and pop 3-pointers as well as turnaround fallaway jumpers, Stevens was efficient from the floor. If Stevens can put on some weight and finish possessions as a defensive rebounder, the upside he provides you offensively as a 6'10 3-point shooter is very intriguing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1595679"],"_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-686fc646685ca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the top point guards in the country, Rippey Jr had a prime time matchup with Taylen Kinney on Wednesday in the showcase game action. Rippey Jr carried his team to victory in overtime thanks to a late 3-pointer to tie the game in regulation. Finishing with 22 points and 11 assists, Rippey Jr was not just a scorer but also driving and dishing at an extremely high level. In transition, Rippey Jr has incredible athleticism for a player his size and can get his head near the rim on dunks. One of the top players on the 3SSB circuit, Rippey Jr showed out at Rock Hill on Wednesday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->