’28 ’29 Notes from Houston United 713 Boot Camp

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As I close out my coverage from the event, I want to thank <strong>Mike, Matt, Justin</strong>, and their whole organization for the hospitality as well as giving me a chance to catch new players and keep up with the "on the court" progression from those I already knew, so one more time,<strong> SJC, 713</strong>, and I'm out</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1870307"],"_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-6a31cec10341c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Macias uses her size as well as her frame well around the basket; she understands positioning, which helped her rebound on both ends, and she also scored off the dribble. Her defense was solid, both inside and outside the paint, and she dove on the floor for loose balls, <strong>#THROWBACK</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1230916"],"_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-6a31cec10348c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Martinez is showing so much <strong> "on the court"</strong> improvement, <strong><em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/kayla-martinez-3/">see evaluation here</a></em></strong>, and this could be a breakout season for her in high school. She's a "long and athletic" guard who can not only create her shot and drop but also nail the <strong>"stop and pop" </strong>in transition. Her ball-handling and court vision have also gotten better</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1745550"],"_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-6a31cec1034d6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Torusoglu makes her <strong>"third time is a charm" Tip Sheet, <em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/melody-torugosu/">see evaluations here</a>,</em></strong> and initially, my seeing that she was heady and played within herself to go along with a solid skillset, sort of set the stage in my head. She's finishing stronger after contact, her midrange looks better, but her crossover in transition is going to be a problem </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["893103"],"_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-6a31cec10351e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rodriguez jumped on my radar in the 4th grade, <strong><em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/isabelle-rodriguez/">see evaluations here</a></em></strong> and watching her mannerisms after getting knocked down and around, yet like that<strong> ENERGIZER BUNNY,</strong> she kept going and going, so my saying "Izzy Makes Me Dizzy" with her variety of moves and faked to get to the basket and score <strong>SIMS</strong> it up. Her court vision and outside shooting looked good, yet her <strong>"cat like insticts"</strong> to get steals, both by picking pockets and playing the passing lane, looked good</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1538658"],"_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-6a31cec103560"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Panalez was solid on both ends, did a good job defending in the set, and used a deceptive first step to score off the dribble. She also created her shot to drop the jumper and gave me the pullup but seeing her show good timing to block shots was equally impressive </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1305592"],"_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-6a31cec1035a4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Esparza-Brooks continues to elevate her game, <strong><em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/eleanor-esparza-brooks/">see evaluations here</a>,</em></strong> and always remember that when a player can handle the ball going full speed and make the right decisions, that's huge. She, too, gave me the crossover without breaking a stride, and her threading the needle from <strong>20 feet, JUST DID IT </strong>for me. She dropped the jumper, scored off the dribble, and applied<strong> "on the ball"</strong> heat. So, as I close, please remember<strong> #sizedontmatter</strong> when you can play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->