Top Explosive Athletes at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Finals

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There were several athletic prospects who consistently played above the rim and used their natural tools to impact games on both ends.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ethan Dickinson | Young Sports Unlimited</strong> - He had the ability to catch defenders off guard, especially those who hadn't seen him before. He constantly attacked the rim off the dribble and was quick off his feet. He got downhill with force and anticipated contact. Because of his leaping ability, he seemed comfortable finishing dunks with his left hand, even though his right was clearly his stronger hand.<br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='3571134' first='Joshua' last='Stone'] | <strong>Pro Dev</strong> - Josh was the most athletic player I watched throughout the weekend. Beyond his memorable dunks, he delivered several chase down blocks that changed the momentum of games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3639240' first='Kator' last='Taakper'] | <strong>Wiz Hoops</strong> - Playing off the bench, he impacted games with his athleticism on both ends of the floor and produced a number of monstrous dunks.<br><br><strong>Kyle Graffie | Young Sports Unlimited</strong> - His explosiveness was eye‑catching, as was his determination to finish at the rim. He showed the ability to elevate off one or two feet.<br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='3573356' first='Starling' last='Mauricio'] | <strong>Tribestarz</strong> - He was able to defend multiple positions and finish effectively at the rim. He used his quickness to read angles, jump passing lanes, and rotate early as a help defender. On the glass, he crashed with purpose and consistently beat opponents to rebounds. He got off the floor quickly on both ends, allowing him to contest shots, extend plays, and convert tough finishes in traffic. His versatility and activity level made him one of the more impactful two way players on the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->