@kentucky_future Ashton Pflunger is playing with physicality on both ends. He’s been active on the offensive and defensive glass. He showed he can finish in the post with an up and under move.
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@kentucky_future 17U Preston North is a slasher who likes to attack off the dribble. He’s an active cutter off the ball and gives his team versatility with his ability to get to the paint and finish or find the open man.
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@kentucky_future 17U Ashton Pflunger is a beast on the offensive glass. The strong forward cannot be kept off the boards giving his team extra possessions.
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@kentucky_future 17U Omari Harvey is an impressive athlete with size and athleticism. He has s strong, toned frame. Harvey can get to the rim any time he wants. He just drive left and made a nice finish either way his inside hand.
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2027 Colton Helton (@Coltonhelton23) of @kentucky_future 2027 had yet another stat sheet stuffer kind of day in Rockford, IL on the @PRO16League circuit, once again proving why he’s the definition of a blue collar gem. Helping his squad to a 1-1 finish, Colton’s impact showed up everywhere, not just in scoring, but in the way he controlled the game and kept his team connected on both ends.
In a 70-64 win over Unlimited Athletics (MI), he had a strong, all-around performance with 17pts, raining in 3 triples, while adding 6rebs and 4assists. He scored when it was there, spaced the floor, and made smart decisions that kept the offense flowing. Every possession felt purposeful with him involved.
In game two, even as the scoring dipped, his presence never did. He still found ways to impact winning with 3pts, 4rebs, and 4assists, staying active, making plays, and doing the work that doesn’t always get highlighted but always matters.
That’s the value Colton brings. Consistent effort, toughness, and a willingness to do whatever the moment calls for. Whether he’s filling it up or facilitating and battling on the glass, he plays the game the right way every time out.
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@kentucky_future 17U Deacon James leads all scorers with 10 1st half points. The steady guard can handle the ball and gives his team stability at PG. His strong frame helps him beat defenders off the dribble. James beat his man and finished with his inside hand.
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Player Spotlight
Preston North | 6’5” 171| SF | Kentucky Future Elite 17U | Lafayette High School (KY)
North is a long and lanky small forward with impressive length. He impressed as a slasher attacking off the dribble. North can get to the paint on his drives where he can finish or dump it to the open man. He made a nice left handed finish in traffic. North’s size and length gives him versatility as a defender potentially being able to guard multiple positions. The Class of 2027 prospect can improve by adding muscle and showing he can make shots from the perimeter.
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Player Spotlight
Benjamin Marsh | 6’3” | G/F | Kentucky Future Elite 17U | Lafayette High School (KY)
Marsh played well over the weekend in Rockford. He showed that he can score, rebound, and find the open man with assists. Marsh demonstrated the ability to finish at the rim through contact when driving right. He possesses a good mid range jumper showing he can make a one dribble pull up. Marsh communicates well on the defensive end and has decent length as a guard/small forward. The Class of 2027 prospect will stand out more as he continues to develop his game.
@2027BenMarsh@kentucky_future@NxtProHoops
Player Spotlight
Deacon James | 6’1” | PG/G | Kentucky Future Elite 17U | Green County High School (KY)
James is a high IQ guard who provided steady PG play for Kentucky Future Elite in Rockford. The fundamentally sound guard is a skilled ball handler who makes the right play and does not make many mistakes. He possesses the ability to make open threes and is strong enough to get to the rim off the dribble. He has a strong, toned frame that helps him when attacking off the dribble. James had an impressive right-handed drive from the volleyball line where he used his inside hand to finish at the rim to avoid a block. The Class of 2027 guard will stand out when he continues to show his ability to shoot from the perimeter and attack off the dribble.
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