PH The Expo: Team 5 Evals

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are wrapping up our team evaluations from the Prep Hoops Expo. Check out the guys on Team 5 who showed up in a big way at the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2392727' first='Dawson' last='Hintz'] | PG | Lynden Christian | 2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An explosive guard who really found his groove in the second half of the day and started putting on a show. Can score in a hurry and in bunches with his long-range shot, pace on the ball, and athleticism around the rim. Knocked down a ton of threes, pulling up in transition, sizing guys up in the halfcourt, pretty much wherever he felt space. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2144895' first='Jayden' last='Hunt'] | PG | Lake Washington | 2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Super effective guard who was able to get to his spots, manipulate defenders, and play a balanced game as a scorer and facilitator. Showed incredible balance and was able to separate on different levels, whether that was step-back threes and midrange shots, crosses and hesitations to get by his defender and downhill, or crafty footwork and bumps by the rim to score in close.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2140844' first='Max' last='Harrity'] | PG | Bellevue | 2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Solid guard who showed he can play both guard spots. Has the vision to push the ball up in transition and find quick lanes to attack, was effective from 3-point range, and has the toughness to play around the paint. Not hesitant at all to take open shots outside, which forced defenders to always account for him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2140863' first='Tyson' last='Burley'] | PG | Liberty (Renton) | 2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the top shooters at the event, Burley showed touch and feel from each level, excelling as a catch-and-shoot option but also having the skill to pump a defender and take a dribble or two to get to space. Also showed off some impactful playmaking as he attacked gaps and played on balance with eyes up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2021625' first='Luca' last='Faletto'] | SG | Chelan | 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Very physical guard who plays at his own pace, did a great job getting into the paint and drawing fouls by the rim with his methodical approach. Can push the ball up and is creative in the halfcourt with his vision, also brings some plus rebounding for a guard, thanks to his strength and effort.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2375337' first='Joey' last='Gosline'] | SG | Jackson | 2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A smooth shooter who is a reliable floor spacer with extended range. Does well to score around the paint too with pivots, fakes, and soft touch closer in. Does a good job setting up the rest of his game with his readiness to shoot off the catch, utilizing hard jabs, head fakes, and hesitations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2966963' first='D'quari' last='Valentine'] | SF | Franklin Pierce | 2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Athletic wing who did some good things around the rim by identifying lanes to get some straight-line drives, and filling lanes in transition to get some attempts at the hoop with a head of steam. Also attacked the glass well on both ends, and showed some strength to play through slaps and convert some and-one opportunities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2956097' first='Thomas' last='Davenport'] | PF | Cedarcrest | 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the most pleasant surprises at The Expo, Davenport showed up immediately with his size and motor. Ate up space with post moves, used either hand to finish, and was working all areas of the paint to score. Stuck with plays for second and third efforts, showed up in little ways too, like sprinting back in transition when he was dog-tired, and moving well on the weakside of the action.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->