7 Stars in Ramsay vs. Homewood

<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 57px;"> <tbody> <tr style="height: 19px;"> <td style="width: 20%; height: 19px;"> </td> <td style="width: 20%; height: 19px; text-align: center;"><strong>1Q</strong></td> <td style="width: 20%; height: 19px; text-align: center;"><strong>2Q</strong></td> <td style="width: 20%; height: 19px; text-align: center;"><strong>3Q</strong></td> <td style="width: 20%; height: 19px; text-align: center;"><strong>4Q</strong></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 19px;"> <td style="width: 20%; height: 19px;"><strong>Ramsay Rams</strong></td> <td style="width: 20%; height: 19px; text-align: center;">18</td> <td style="width: 20%; height: 19px; text-align: center;">30</td> <td style="width: 20%; height: 19px; text-align: center;">51</td> <td style="width: 20%; height: 19px; text-align: center;">61</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 19px;"> <td style="width: 20%; height: 19px;"><strong>Homewood Patriots</strong></td> <td style="width: 20%; height: 19px; text-align: center;">10</td> <td style="width: 20%; height: 19px; text-align: center;">20</td> <td style="width: 20%; height: 19px; text-align: center;">37</td> <td style="width: 20%; height: 19px; text-align: center;">58</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Marcello Nani, Homewood:</strong> Marcello was a very smart point guard for the Patriots. He helped keep the offensive flow running smoothly. He was patient when he attacked, drawing both defenders to him, and then dishing it off to the big. When attacking from the wing, many players would try and force a tough layup or get to the line. He hung in the air and found the open shooter on the perimeter.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/bo-barber/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/bo-barber/">Bo Barber</a></a>, Homewood:</strong> Bo is the spark that ignites the Patriot offense. He handles the ball extremely well and can attack from anywhere on the court. He confidently steps up and knocks down the outside shots. He's a very good passer but can sometimes get drawn into forcing and trying to make the SportsCenter Top 10 pass instead of taking the easy points. Bo finished with 11 points. </p> <p><strong>PJ Davis, Homewood:</strong> PJ is definitely the most athletic player for Homewood. His ability to drive the basketball draws a lot of attention from the defense. He has a good hard jab step to either side and then attacks the opposite direction. It's not a crazy or complex move. It's simple and effective. His quick first step allows him to exploit the stumbling defender. He can't really shoot that well from the perimeter, but if he would shoot 1-2 threes a game, it would open up the floor for him to attack more. He showed a textbook example of a box-out. A perfect box-out isn't worried about where the ball is, rather getting the defender out of the way. </p> <p><strong>KJ Jackson, Ramsay:</strong> KJ is an extremely good defender. He has active hands on defense, digging at the offensive player. He sits low and shuffles his feet east to west instead of trying to run with the offense. He was able to keep PJ Davis at bay most the game. In transition in the second half, he had the right idea of passing a zinger to his defense, but needed to gather himself and put the ball where his guy could catch it. KJ showed the ability to stop on a dime in transition with a smooth pull up jumper. </p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/cj-burns/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/cj-burns/">CJ Burns</a></a>, Ramsay:</strong> CJ started the game off hot for the Rams. He hit a big wing 3 pointer and then got a quick steal that led to a transition basket. When other teammates watched the shot like a spectator, CJ crashed the boards and was rewarded an easy offensive rebound. He threw an incredible alley oop from the perimeter, cross court to the big Keyshawn Murphy. CJ was patient in the paint with a pump fake to draw the bigger defenders in the air and get an easy basket. </p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/keshawn-murphy/">Keshawn Murphy</a>, Ramsay: </strong>Keyshawn was a great piece for the Rams but could have been a lot more. He desperately wanted to be a big point forward doing it all. He had good handles for someone his size, able to hesitate and pull up in the midrange. That turned to a little too much confidence as he pulled up from the logo. He had a beautiful backdoor alley oop from <a href="https://prephoops.com/player/cj-burns/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/cj-burns/">CJ Burns</a></a>. For someone his size, he contested the guards attacking the basket, but really needed to dominate the boards. There was no reason he shouldn't have had 15 rebounds. As a leader on the team, hustle back on defense. The best players are often the first players back on defense. Keyshawn finished with 14 points. </p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/kisean-johnson/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/kisean-johnson/">Kisean Johnson</a></a>, Ramsay: </strong>Kisean led the way for the Rams with 22 points. He had a smooooooooth pull up jumper. He could shoot from anywhere on the court and always made himself available. He needs to learn to create when he has a hot hand. Creating his shot will allow him to contribute even more and be more dynamic. He showed a glimpse of it late in the fourth quarter driving with his left hand and finishing in the lane. </p>