2025 PH Expo: Team 7 Evaluations

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The PrepHoops Expo was last weekend in Bellevue, WA and some of the top players from the state came to compete against fellow top talent. Here are the evaluations for Team 7.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#23 -<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='2963865' first='Steele' last='Hirsch']</strong> - 2027 - Graham Kapowsin HS - Steele is a fundamentally sound guard who plays off two feet while in the paint. He stayed steady, having a strong core and the patience to pick apart opposing teams. He knocked down some nice jumpers throughout the day too. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#40 - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2897485' first='Amar' last='Masic']</strong> - 2027 - Foster HS - Amar brought the energy to the court on both ends of the court. He played awesome defense, being able to move his feet quickly and keep players in front of him, staying agile and on his toes. He made extra passes and fought for loose balls the whole showcase too. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#44 - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2956624' first='Dozie' last='Asinobi']</strong> - 2026 - Kings HS - Dozie is an athletic lefty wing who creates for his teammates and himself really smoothly. He handles the ball with both hands at a high level, being able to get down hill either way and get the finish. When the ball isn't in his hands, he fills the open gaps nicely and gets open easily. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#49 - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2563232' first='Matei' last='Olteanu']</strong> - 2026 - Lake Washington HS - Matei has been putting in work this offseason and it showed during the showcase. He played under control, attacking the bucket hard and being able to finish through contact. His jumper looks perfect, sinking shots from deep with ease. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#53 -<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='2384289' first='Nolan' last='Larson'] </strong>- 2027 - Ballard HS - Nolan was a top performer throughout the day. He was strong when getting to the bucket, using his body and length to get by defenders with ease. His strength really showed when in the paint, out-bodying anyone in his way. He knocked down the deep shot consistently too, he was fun to watch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#59 - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2388404' first='Wesley' last='Armstrong']</strong> - 2027 - Garfield HS - Wesley is poised for a big year for Garfield as he played fantastic throughout the showcase. He stayed strong with the ball, being physical and protecting it to not turn it over. Armstrong hit shots nicely throughout the day too, having nice elevation on his jumper. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#71 -<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='2140811' first='Drake' last='Penberthy']</strong> - 2027 - Woodinville HS - Drake played really strong in the paint, protecting the ball well and being able to use his strength against opposing players. He blocked shots throughout the day and worked hard for second chance opportunities on the offensive side of the ball. He knocked down shots consistently too, being a three level scoring threat. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->