Top Performers From Week 3
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Carter Benton 2024 – Holland Hall: Carter had 19 points and lead all scorers in the Hall Brawl match up against Cascia Hall. He is an offensive threat regardless if the defense is in a man to man or a…
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Continue ReadingCarter Benton 2024 – Holland Hall: Carter had 19 points and lead all scorers in the Hall Brawl match up against Cascia Hall. He is an offensive threat regardless if the defense is in a man to man or a zone. Carter can pull from just about anywhere behind the arc but what makes him a menace against any team is that as soon as you guard him close, he will put the ball on the floor and drive right past his defender. Carter scored 11 of his 19 points in the 3rd quarter with three 3’s and a lay up. He has some good size and speed to him so he isn’t afraid to get in the mix when rebounding or going after loose balls. Holland Hall is now 4-0 and Carter’s 18 PPG is an enormous reason why.
Jadon Cool Jadon Cool 6'3" | CG Holland Hall | 2023 State OK 2023 – Holland Hall: Jadon is as advertised – He is fast! He is aggressive! He knows when to shoot! He knows when to take it to the rim! He knows how to dribble past defenders! He can read the defense! His basketball IQ is high! He can pass! He can score at will! He knows how to play defense! Jadon’s vertical and length allow him to block shots at the rim as well as around the perimeter! He is strong! He is athletic! And, when he dunks, it looks like he is floating! Jadon is the definition of an all around basketball player and he will 100% help lead Holland Hall to a very successful season!
Montae Collins Montae Collins 5'11" | PG Memorial | 2023 State OK 2023 – Memorial: I had the opportunity to watch Memorial compete against Greenwood (Arkansas) on day two of the Veterans Arena Invitational and Montae is the player that stood out to me the most. Memorial has elite scorers like Jarreth Ingram Jarreth Ingram 6'4" | SF Noah | 2023 State OK and Seth Pratt Seth Pratt 6'3" | SG Memorial | 2023 State OK but Montae doesn’t have to score to be a pivotal piece for the Chargers. He is their floor general. He pushes the ball when the defense is slacking. But, he also knows when to slow down his offense and get his other four players into position; there were a number of occasions where you could see Montae survey the defense in order to make the best possible pass or play. He knows how to pull the defense in by attacking the basket and then making the pass to the open player. Montae seems like a player than strives for TEAM success not INDIVIDUAL accolades and that is what makes him an amazing basketball player.
Jack Hawkins 2023 – Bishop Kelley: Jack had himself quite a game against McAlester on Friday night. He finished with 23 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks. But, this doesn’t come as too much of a surprise as he has been fairly consistent throughout the beginning of the season. Jack has had a double-double (13 points/10 rebounds), a couple 20 point games and is shooting well from three. He had some help from Seth Taylor (24 points) on Friday night, in securing the win. It will be exciting to watch Jack and the rest of the Bishop Kelley players compete this season!