Prep Hoops Nationals: Sharpshooters who Changed the Game

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Prep Hoops National Open Championship provided a premier stage for prospects to compete against quality competition, from high-level matchups, intense bracket play, and plenty of talent looking to separate themselves. Several prospects took full advantage, showcasing their skill sets, competitiveness, and ability to impact winning throughout the weekend. Here we take a look at some of the players who made the strongest impressions at the Prep Hoops National Open Championship.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2850774"],"_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-6a64b05525c02"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>His nonstop energy made him an elite off-ball mover and floor spacer, constantly back-cutting, lifting, and drifting along the perimeter. Evan Bekius executed backdoor layups as if they were drawn-up actions while also knocking down three-pointers on the move, curling into the catch with a high, quick release that was difficult to contest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2391203"],"_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-6a64b05525c63"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This sharpshooter excelled off kick-outs and kick-backs, spotting up outside the defense as it collapsed the lane. Grant Lewis maintained proper floor spacing, instinctively relocated along the perimeter, and consistently presented himself as a ready target, making defenses pay by knocking down catch-and-shoot three-pointers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3703401,"_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-6a64b05525cb0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Eli Thompson showed a tremendous feel for the game, anticipating the action two steps ahead while displaying a high basketball IQ. He manipulated the defense with his passing, often creating open catch-and-shoot three-point opportunities for himself, which he knocked down with confidence. He drilled seven three-pointers throughout the championship game, connecting on catch-and-shoot jumpers from both wings and the left corner while consistently spotting up or stepping into clean one-two footwork before rising into his shooting motion. He never forced difficult shots, instead allowing the game to come to him while capitalizing on defensive mistakes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3536462"],"_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-6a64b05525cf5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='3536462' first='[player_tooltip player_id='2854586' first='Austin' last='']' last='Perry'] excelled off drive-and-kick opportunities from three-point range, quickly setting his feet as he secured the pass before firing with a smooth one-motion release. Perry's ability to immediately rise in rhythm and consistently knock down catch-and-shoot three-pointers made him a dependable floor spacer who punished defensive collapses and late closeouts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3556167"],"_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-6a64b05525d39"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This off-ball guard made defenses pay every time they left him open, capitalizing on defensive lapses as defenders lost track of him. [player_tooltip player_id='3556167' first='John' last='Major'] instinctively drifted into open windows as opponents over-helped, ball watched, or gambled in the passing lanes, consistently making himself available as a catch-and-shoot threat.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3605213"],"_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-6a64b05525d7b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Triston Scott got to his spots while playing at his own pace, never allowing the defense to speed him up. He skillfully broke defenders down, keeping the ball on a string with a combination of hesitation dribbles, between-the-legs counters, and hang dribbles, patiently getting defenders on their heels before smoothly rising into a pull-up elbow jumper.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->