MADE Hoops 17U Eye-Catchers Part 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These are a few 17u prospects who caught my attention with their play during the July Live Period. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2339154"],"_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-68752e7d012f7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thomas uses his length and athleticism on either end of the floor with his play. He is effective screening off the ball and freeing space for himself and teammates for scoring chances. Thomas showed he could be a threat from behind the arc. His quickness and length are showcased frequently on the defensive end and cause guards issues. He is in the right spots to score easy buckets. One of Thomas best skillsets is his off-ball slashing his lightning quick first step allows him to blow by defenders. He is garnering interest from high two's and low ones. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2453029"],"_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-68752e7d0139a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smith is a physical guard who found ways to collect steals on the defensive end often and turns it to offensive opportunities. He showed that he can get to spots in the mid-range and convert shots from there. Smith has a nice frame that allows him to bully his way to the bucket and score inside. He has nice explosion when going up to collect rebounds. He does a nice job running the floor. His ability to use his angles and play at a sound pace is one of his better traits as a prospect. He should see traction from division two programs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2611198"],"_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-68752e7d01411"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kapfer is a rangy guard who found different ways to score the basketball. He made several trips to the foul line. Was in good spots to come up with rebounds. He also showed that he can put the ball on the deck. he has nice size at the guard spot. I would like to see him become more consistent from deep. Kapfer should look to be more of a threat as a slasher off the ball. He should be on the big board for division twos and prep schools in need of a guard with size. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1888854"],"_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-68752e7d01483"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Washington finds ways to stay relevant in all aspects on the game. His length allows him to be a magnet for rebounds and steals. Washington excels in the open floor and zigs and zags his way through defenders to get to pay dirt. He has nice touch around the bucket and can score through congestion. His ability to stop on the dime at spots in the mid-range shows off his dynamic ball skills. Hoping he can add some muscle to his frame in the coming months. Washington is a prospect who low majors should be prioritizing. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1550741"],"_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-68752e7d014f3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rice is a polished scorer who has no issues finding the rim in different ways. He uses his big frame to bully his way to different spots on the floor. Rice had a few trips to the foul line. He showed that he can make others better with his passing and found his teammates in good places on the floor to score the ball. Rice also in good spots to get rebounds. He should be a priority for low major programs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2900488"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2900499,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-68752e7d01566"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tabe is a highly active energetic motored post player who impacts the game on either end of the floor. He has great timing altering shots and going up to collect rebounds. He is a threat from the dunker spots and can score on either block. Tabe runs the floor like a deer and excels is a threat in transition. Every time I evaluate Tabe he continues to develop with experience. He is a prospect who should be a priority for high twos and low division ones. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->