Miami Country Day Somerset Prep: Regional Quarterfinal

<p>Somerset Prep upset a talented Miami Country Day team. The Hurricanes employed a game plan to slow down one of the state’s best freshmen, leaving room for a junior to have a big performance. On the other end of the court, a pair of seniors stretched out their season with a combined 35 points. </p> <p><strong>Miami Country Day</strong></p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/02/image0-2-rotated.jpeg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-1389291" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/02/image0-2-150x150.jpeg" alt="[player_tooltip player_id=" width="150" height="150" /></a>[player_tooltip player_id="709245" first="Jasai" last="Miles"] offers you all the physical tools you look for in a college wing. He’s a long 6’5 2/3 that can hit the three off the catch. He’s an athletic finisher that can draw fouls on drives that led to 10 trips to the line. Miles had several plays that highlighted his athleticism, including a coast to coast finish, near double digit rebounds, and monstrous dunk off vertical.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="709260" first="Marc" last="Wendrow"] is a floor general. He’s patient with the ball in his hands, waits for teammates to get in the right spots, and can put the ball on the numbers for cutters. Wendrow showcased blow by speed when sizing his man up.</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/02/image1-2-rotated-e1645205649609.jpeg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1389294 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/02/image1-2-rotated-e1645205649609-150x150.jpeg" alt="[player_tooltip player_id=" width="150" height="150" /></a>[player_tooltip player_id="1301718" first="Shon" last="Abaev"] received double teams all night. The fact that the freshman left the game with two turnovers speaks to his ball control and composure. As far as production, Abaev’s 12 points are a few below his season average. The 6’6 freshman showed he can drive and finish with both hands. He shot 43% from three for the season and knocked down his lone three point attempt. Abaev is also adept at the drive and kick, which he didn’t get many opportunities to do with the coverage thrown at him but tallied a no-look assist to the corner. </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="956794" first="Ryan" last="Richardson"] is a hard body 6’3 guard. He’s a tough downhill driver that can finish through contact. Richardson is a solid athlete that blocked several shots at the rim. He showed a high shot IQ when he ran to the corner for an important three late in the game. </p> <p><strong>Somerset Prep</strong></p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/02/image3-1-1-rotated.jpeg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-1389300" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/02/image3-1-1-150x150.jpeg" alt="[player_tooltip player_id=" width="150" height="150" /></a>[player_tooltip player_id="956797" first="Deshayne" last="Montgomery"]’s athleticism and 6’4 size led to a 19 point double double. He rebounds well for his position, scores above the rim, and draws fouls on drives. He’s second on the team in assists with 4.8 assists and the passes he made in this quarterfinal game showcased his vision for future plays. Montgomery holds an offer from Atlantis University.</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/02/image2-1-e1645205488135.jpeg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1389290 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/02/image2-1-e1645205488135-150x150.jpeg" alt="[player_tooltip player_id=" width="150" height="150" /></a>[player_tooltip player_id="955766" first="Jaiden" last="Miller"] is one of the best pull up shooters I’ve seen this year. He’s a quick 5’10 point guard that can create separation with limited dribbles. He can hit shots going left and right. Miller has next level bounce on the break that led to three break away dunks. He’s the teams leading playmaker with 5.4 assists per game. Miller currently holds an offer from Atlantis University and prep schools are showing interest.</p> <p>Ricardo Corvil is playing out of position, but his toughness and athleticism led to a solid outing. He nearly posted double digit rebounds while living on the offensive boards and racking up putbacks. He picked off long passes, uses his pivot well on the block, and powers through contact. </p> <p>Jayden Brown had a scoring outburst in the second half. He made a run 7 point run to keep Somerset Prep in the lead. Brown has a smooth pull up jumper and can hit shots off the catch. He’s a stocky guard that can score off drives.</p>