Prospect Upshot: Morton Ranch vs Ridge Point
The first round of the UIL playoffs have tipped off. We have Morton Ranch Mavericks (Katy,TX) vs Ridge Point Panthers (Missouri City,TX). The game was played at Coleman Coliseum. The Mavericks have a 26-6 record , and the Panthers have…
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Continue ReadingThe first round of the UIL playoffs have tipped off. We have Morton Ranch Mavericks (Katy,TX) vs Ridge Point Panthers (Missouri City,TX). The game was played at Coleman Coliseum. The Mavericks have a 26-6 record , and the Panthers have a 23-11 record. Both teams have Prep Hoops Texas Top 100 class of 2020 prospects. Here is our synopsis and upshot of the game.
As the game tipped off it went back and forth in the beginning of the game. Both teams came out and played up-tempo basketball with scrappy defense. Isaiah LeBlanc netted in 6 buckets in the first quarter. The game continued to go bucket for bucket in the second quarter of the game. With both teams going at each other and no one was letting there foot of the gas. Now the second half of the game the narrative begin to change. Morton Ranch continued to go full throttle and was able to capitalize on the long rebounds from a lot of missed trey balls. Ridge Point literally shot themselves in the foot and out of the game. As a team they went 0/11 from deep. Once the Mavericks was in the driver seat, they never looked back.
1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final | |
Ridge Point | 21 | 11 | 16 | 23 | 71 |
Morton Ranch | 22 | 14 | 25 | 30 | 91 |
Eddie Lampkin 6’10 C / Morton Ranch / 2020 PHTX75
Eddie was a man among boy. He had good footwork in the post. Used his strength well in the post. Displayed his offensive awareness. He had 3 dunks in the game. Ran the floor well and cleaned house on the boards. He played solid on the defensive side of the ball as well. Played with a great motor. His stat line from the game was 22 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assist, and 3 blocks.
LJ Cryer 6’1 PG / Morton Ranch / 2020 PHTX75
LJ played solid and with a good motor the entire game. He played the passing lanes well defensively. He got his teammates involved in the game. Has tremendous ball speed with decisiveness. He was able to get in the lane at will throughout the game. Finished well through contact at a high rate. He finished the game with 21 points, 6 assist, and 3 steals.
Westley Sellers 6’1 CG / Morton Ranch / 2020
Plays with a high motor. He is a defensive specialist. He always is guarding the best player on the court. Has quick hands and great lateral movement. He can shoot the long ball but is a great slasher for his size. He finished the game with 14 points and 3 steals.
D’erice Ulmer 6’1 G / Morton Ranch / 2019
The glue guy. He is a pesky defender. He crashes the boards. Quick active hands while guarding his man. He can shoot the long ball. Can play above the rim. He got after the 50/50 balls. Good lateral movement. Finished the game with 12 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals, and 1 block. Shot 2/2 from behind the arc. He would be a great addition to a D3/NAIA program.
Adrian Caldwell 6’4 SF / Morton Ranch / 2020 PHTX75
Has a good bounce to his game. Anything 16 feet and in and he’s money. Has a decent handle on the ball. Has a great wingspan. Was able to alter multiple shots. Active on the boards also. Finished with 10 points and 6 rebounds.
Isaiah LeBlanc 6’2 PG / Ridge Point / 2020 PHTX75
Isaiah played a solid game. Played with a great motor. Active hands defensively. He was able to score the ball at all levels. Even knocked down a pull up jumper from the side and used the backboard. Has good triple threat package and dribble package. He is able to create his own shot and for his teammates. Finished the game with 15 points, 5 rebounds, and also had 3 assist in the game.
Sean “PJ” Haggerty 5’11 PG / Ridge Point / 2022
This young prospect can get buckets in multiple ways. He has a quick release on his jump shot. He is a known three point shooter. This game he went 1/6 from behind the arc, which was a very bad shooting night for him. He displayed his floater package and ability to clean up on put backs at the rim. Has a good handle on the ball. He also was able to get by his man to create for his teammates as well. Finished with 25 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assist, and 2 steals.
Elijah Thomas 6’2 PG / Ridge Point / 2020
Very deceptive guard with a great dribble package. Has high awareness and is a pass first guard. He was dropping dimes all over the floor. He has a mean first step also followed by a quick burst of speed. Plays scrappy and is overly aggressive on the defensive end. Finished with 11 points and 5 assist.
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