Prospect Upshot: Morton Ranch vs Klein Forest

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this Championship game of the Katy ISD Tournament Gold Bracket between the Katy Morton Ranch Mavericks and the Klein Forest Golden Eagles. This game was a rematch from last year's Katy ISD Title game which went in favor of the Mavericks. Here is my synopsis of the game and the prospects who stood out.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Golden Eagles of Klein Forest came and jumped out on Morton Ranch to start the game. Dylan Hamilton was a big-time bucket from the top off as he scored the first 8 points to start the game off. The Golden Eagles also knocked down some big trey balls as well. Morton Ranch defense finally got to clicking and they began to cause havoc for Klein Forest forcing a lot of turnovers which led to easy transition buckets. Once LJ Cryer got going it was a good night for the Golden Eagles as the Mavericks of Morton Ranch was able to prevail. Once the gap was closed and Morton Ranch had the lead they didn’t bother looking back and continued to push the pace and cause havoc defensively. </span></p> <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 59.0624%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 16.6667%;"> </td> <td style="width: 9.84575%; text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>1Q</strong></span></td> <td style="width: 8.50597%; text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>2Q</strong></span></td> <td style="width: 8.26229%; text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>3Q</strong></span></td> <td style="width: 7.77509%; text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>4Q</strong></span></td> <td style="width: 4.96084%; text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Final</strong></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 16.6667%;"><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Klein Forest</strong></span></td> <td style="width: 9.84575%; text-align: center;">23</td> <td style="width: 8.50597%; text-align: center;">11</td> <td style="width: 8.26229%; text-align: center;">16</td> <td style="width: 7.77509%; text-align: center;">15</td> <td style="width: 4.96084%; text-align: center;">65</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 16.6667%;"><span style="color: #800080;"><strong>Morton Ranch</strong></span></td> <td style="width: 9.84575%; text-align: center;">14</td> <td style="width: 8.50597%; text-align: center;">19</td> <td style="width: 8.26229%; text-align: center;">24</td> <td style="width: 7.77509%; text-align: center;">18</td> <td style="width: 4.96084%; text-align: center;">75</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">LJ Cryer</span> 6’1 PG | Morton Ranch | Sr. <a href="https://prephoops.com/texas/rankings/2020-rankings/"><span style="color: #ff6600;">PH</span><span style="color: #ffcc00;">TX</span><span style="color: #ff0000;">200</span></a> <span style="color: #008000;">[Baylor]</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">LJ started off slow but finished very strong. The Baylor signee was a bucket and scored in flurries. Great ball control and scored on all levels on the court. Finished the game with 42 points, grabbed 5 rebounds, and dished out 3 assists. He shot 15/26 from the field, went 6/13 from behind the arc, and shot 6/8 from the foul line. </span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">Eddie Lampkin</span> 6’10 C | Morton Ranch | Sr. <a href="https://prephoops.com/texas/rankings/2020-rankings/"><span style="color: #ff6600;">PH</span><span style="color: #ffcc00;">TX</span><span style="color: #ff0000;">200</span></a> <span style="color: #800080;">[TCU]</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Eddie was not 100% but he still came out and played and gave all that he could on the court. Finished with 11 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. He shot 5/9 from the field. </span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">Adrain Caldwell</span> 6’4 F | Morton Ranch | Sr. <a href="https://prephoops.com/texas/rankings/2020-rankings/"><span style="color: #ff6600;">PH</span><span style="color: #ffcc00;">TX</span><span style="color: #ff0000;">200</span></a></strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Caldwell didn't check in the game until the 4th quarter. He was big-time when he checked in the game. Played with a ton of energy had a two-handed alley that got his team going. Finished with 9 points and hauled in 5 rebounds. Shot 4/6 from the field and went 1/1 from deep. </span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">Daylan Hamilton</span> 6’3 SG | Klein Forest | Sr. <a href="https://prephoops.com/texas/rankings/2020-rankings/"><span style="color: #ff6600;">PH</span><span style="color: #ffcc00;">TX</span><span style="color: #ff0000;">200</span></a></strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Daylan is one of the top available senior prospects in Greater Houston. He was attacking the basket with aggression and finishing through the contact. Good handle on the ball and absorbs contact really well. Plays with a super high motor and will dunk it on you. Finished with 24 points and grabbed 3 rebounds. He shot 7/13 from the field, went 1/6 from deep, and 9/12 from the foul line. </span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">Marion Williams</span> 6’0 G | Klein Forest | Jr.</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Marion is a known shooter from behind the arc. He knocked down his first 3 trey ball. He also showcased his ability to get in the lane and finish in the paint and at the rim. He is playing more comfortable as a floor leader for his team. Finished the game with 21 points, shot 8/17 from the field, shot 3/11 from behind the arc, and went 2/2 from the charity stripe. </span></p>