Senior Standouts at Rucker On Wood 2023

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>RCS put together teams of 12 in his "organized open gym" Seniors last opportunity to prove their worth for local rankings and recruitment. Some have risen their name this summer, and some haven't had the right eyes on them. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bryce Smith - Barbers Hill 6'1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> All-around point guard that is plays relentless. He will do what it takes to win. Smith came up with huge steals in tight late game situations. Helping his team to 4 OTs in the semifinal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keylon Dorsey - Eisenhower 6'5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dorsey is a scoring guard that can get to the basket or create his own shot. Any sight of an open rim he wants to throw it down. Stronger than what he may look as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>JoJo Tugler - CyFalls 6'6</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tugler was the anchor for his team making his teammates better. He is the best big in the city of Houston. Relentless on the glass, flys out of nowhere for the putback, solid down low player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Malakye Cunningham - Legacy SSS 6'7</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The transfer showcased his talent to Houston for the first time and did not disappoint. The big fellas is crafty with the ball in his hands that go along with his vision. Patient enough to let the play develop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sean Woods - Spring Woods 6'7</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The lengthy highflying forward led his team 1st place becoming back to back R.O.W. champion. Not many could jump with Woods. His energy gave his team life.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Braedon Bigott - Lake Creek 6'3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tight handle on the ball and dribble below his knees. Makes the right pass to the open man. Scrappy guard that gets on the floor. Good catch and shoot shooter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kai'ree Murray - George Bush - 6'3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Murray shut it down with his two hand putback dunk. During the games Murray displayed his defensive ability anticipating the pass, hustle saving loose balls, finding the open man cutting to the basket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Von Smith - Hightower 5'8</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Small guard that plays with chip on his shoulder. Too quick for defenders to stay in front of him, and is strong with the ball. Can create space to get his own shot off with a smooth jumper to knock it down. Will go down low to rebound and looks to find open man.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Peyton Whittington - Barbers Hill 6'1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Whittington assumed the pg role on his teams getting into the paint and kicking the ball to the open man. He have a will to win. Have a nice touch on his floater. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1st place team: Sean Woods, Peyton Whittington, Braedon Bigott, Javon Murray, Liam Dawdy, [player_tooltip player_id='2965039' first='Cameron' last='Thompson'], Kendrick Bailey.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->