Salazar played with toughness and grit, constantly willing his team to stay within striking distance. He may have finished with just 4 points, but his impact was felt in the moments that don’t always grab headlines. Defensively he was outstanding, from stepping in to take charges, cutting off driving lanes and playing with a disciplined physicality that set the tone. He battled on the glass, rising up for key rebounds and refusing to give an inch. Every hustle play seemed to spark his teammates and frustrate the opposition. Salazar didn’t just compete, he imposed his will, doing whatever it took to keep his team in the fight

Eccher Salazar was a player that we kept getting questions about at the event because all he kept doing was making plays. His physicality and size stand out, but he impacted the game on both ends with his competitive edge. At 6’3, he used his strength and versatility to rebound, defend, and attack as a two-way wing. Offensively, he showed versatility as a passer, creating for teammates and putting the ball on the floor when needed. Defensively, he played physical, embraced contact, and consistently set the tone. He’s a player that the game comes easily to but he did not just fit in, he made sure to do things that stood out, and he was one of the top players on the day. 

Eccher-Salazar enters the season as a versatile two way presence with a well rounded skill set. Offensively, he combines high IQ with excellent footwork in the paint, giving him the ability to score efficiently around the basket. His shooting range extends beyond the arc, making him a legitimate perimeter threat and forcing defenders to respect multiple scoring levels. He can attack inside with physicality, finish through contact, and operate effectively in transition. On the defensive end, his versatility stands out and he is capable of guarding any position on the floor thanks to his combination of size, mobility, and competitive mindset. With his ability to impact the game in every area Eccher-Salazar projects as a matchup nightmare and a cornerstone player for Pueblo South