Prep Hoops Ten Best: Edmond North vs Fort Cobb
Edmond North got a double-digit victory over Fort Cobb on Wednesday. The game was much closer than the score would indicate. The Huskies started out slow, but got going in the second half with transition buckets. It was a complete…
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Continue ReadingEdmond North got a double-digit victory over Fort Cobb on Wednesday. The game was much closer than the score would indicate. The Huskies started out slow, but got going in the second half with transition buckets. It was a complete team effort in the victory for Edmond North. They share the ball better than any team in the state playing unselfish basketball.
Fort Cobb did a great job of sticking to their game plan on defense until late in the game when they got tired. Cameron Hines had a great game for Fort Cobb.
MVP: Harrison Stoddart Edmond North 2017 Forward
Harrison Stoddart dominated in his part of the game in the post. He shot nearly 50% netting 12 points and 10 rebounds in just three quarters of action for the Huskies. Stoddart delivered two dagger three-pointers halting any chance of Edmond North coming back.
Play of the Game: Marvin Johnson’s Jam
Best Offensive Performance: Cameron Hines 2017 Fort Cobb Point Guard
Cameron Hines scored a game high 24 points for Fort Cobb on 8-16 shooting from the floor and 5-9 grin three-point range. Hines is signed to East Central University. He showed on Wednesday that East Central got a good one. Hines ran the show at the point. On top of his 24 points performance he added 7 rebounds and 4 assists.
Best Defensive Performance: Fort Cobb Team Defense
Fort Cobb was outmatched in height and athleticism at pretty much every position, but they held their ground for most of the game. Edmond North wore their core five that played the majority of minutes down. Fort Cobb did a great job of mixing defenses up and keeping Edmond North from getting out and running in transition.
Under the Radar Player: Jakaree Holmes Edmond North Guard
Holmes is not a known commodity in the state of Oklahoma. But small colleges will love his game with the tenacity, toughness and heart he displays on the floor night in and night out. He finished with 8 points as the back up Point for Edmond North. Holmes played good defense. He does a great job of using his feet.
Best Intangibles: Marvin Johnson 2017 Edmond North Forward
Johnson displayed his array of skills that he brings to the floor on Wednesday afternoon. Several dunks in transition got the crowd going. The biggest things he brought to the floor was his great defensive presence using his length and athleticism to give Fort Cobb fits. Johnson is turning into a true two way Wing that is effective at all points in the game. The biggest thing lacking from his game is the three-point shot. But Johnson is a discipline player and knows what he is best at, which is in large part why he doesn’t take a bunch of three-point shots. Johnson has learned the game of basketball more than ever under Coach Evans and it is translating into success on the court.
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