Eyebrow Raisers at Rucker On Wood Class of 2024
Laython Washington
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<p>Rucker On Wood is an "organized open gym" where high school coaches nominate players to participate. This a chance for some to raise their stock, and others to prove their division 1. Teams are randomly selected and learning their teammates through a series of games of eight minutes or to 12.</p>
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<p>Chidi Chiakwele - George Ranch High School 6'7</p>
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<p>The George Ranch big dominated the paint defensively at times. It was hard for opponents to get clean shot at the rim. Gave second effort on rebounds creating second chance opportunities. Seems to have became stronger around the rim. Comes from help side to contest shots.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1487473' first='Aaron' last='Perez'] - Klein Collins 6'3</p>
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<p>The shooting guard is a scorer that can knock down shots off the dribble. Likes to attack the rim from the wing. Also have a vision finding the open man in the defense. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2338923' first='Brett' last='Norton'] - Seven Lakes 6'3</p>
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<p>Norton can do the little things that add to winning. Cuts the to the basket when lane is open, runs lane in transition, and goes down low to rebound. </p>
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<p>Chase Ashby - Atascocita 6'3</p>
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<p>Ashby is a guard who likes scoring at the rim. Physical guard that can muscle his way to the basket. </p>
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<p>Jace Jeffries - Concordia Lutheran 5'10 </p>
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<p>The point guard was making the right plays finding the open man when driving to the rim, and stopping in the midrange for a floater or jump-shot. Defensive guard that takes pride in his matchup. Had a game winning assist in pool play then hit the game winning shot in overtime to advance to the semifinals.</p>
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<p>Noel Ike - Fort Bend Kempner 6'2</p>
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<p>The quick guard can get up the court in a flash. Puts pressure on the defense with his ability to get in the paint. On defense he was engaged giving maximum effort that raised his teammates energy.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1540429' first='Christian' last='Umana'] - Clear Creek 6'5 </p>
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<p>Umana got a couple plays that made gym say, " Owwwww" pinning shots against the backboard. Big guard with crafty handle, and acrobatic around the rim. Good IQ of the game with passing skills to go along with it.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1218011' first='Cameron' last='Patterson'] - Summer Creek 6'5</p>
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<p>Big guard that can play inside or outside. Can be a downhill scorer at times. Have vision in the post making the pass out of the double team. Can create his own shot..</p>
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Rucker On Wood is an "organized open gym" where high school coaches nominate players to participate. This a chance for some to raise their stock, and others to prove their division 1. Teams are randomly selected and learning their teammates through a series of games of eight minutes or to 12.
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