Tournament Of Champions – Day 1 Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1552378' first='Phoenix' last='Woodson'] 2026 - Crossing Christian: Phoenix plays and has the poise of a superb basketball player. He is multifaceted as he can defend any position, find his open teammates in transition and score from anywhere on the floor. Also, when rebounding, he doesn't just chase after the ball - he positions himself perfectly to secure the board. Phoenix is tough and when he attacks the basket, he creates contact and finishes well around the rim - but, you can't give him too much space because he has range, too! He is an impressive player to watch and the anticipation as he grows and gains more experience makes Phoenix a special prospect!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1367221' first='TO' last='Barrett'] 2024 - Edmond North: TO is different! In game one, against Crossing Christian, he didn't go off for 20 points or have any high flying dunks as he usually does but he still stood out and made a difference. Barrett got into foul trouble early (4 in the first half) and was benched the whole 3rd quarter but at no point while he was on the bench did he let his inability to be on the court affect the way he helped his team. I watched him stand a majority of the 3rd quarter - cheering on his teammates and leading them from the sideline. And, as soon as he got back into the game to start the 4th quarter, his presence shifted the momentum and energy of the whole Edmond North squad. Barrett is a leader --</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1372131' first='Montae' last='Collins'] 2023 - Memorial: Montae did it all today - he controlled the tempo of the game, he did not get shaken when his team was down, he stayed patient - he did not force shots or make reckless passes as Roff led for a majority of the game. Collins trusted the process and it paid off in the end. He made big shots when his team needed them and made the right plays throughout the game; he finished some tough lay-ups and made some imperative 3's to give Memorial the lead. Montae was a key factor in his teams spectacular comeback win! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1156120' first='Aadhi' last='Ayyappan'] 2023 - Bartlesville: Aadhi is a hidden gem! He plays both ends of the court with intensity and energy. He runs the floor well and shoots the ball with confidence. He went 3 for 5 from behind the arc and finished the game with 12 points. Aadhi did an excellent job of following his shot as well as blocking out, the right way, to grab rebounds. Defensively, he is quick and alert - he reads the offense well and gets into the passing lane for numerous deflections and steals. Aadhi does everything at "game speed" whether it is running up the floor in transition, going after loose balls or sprinting three feet to trap the ball in the corners. He does the small things that make a big impact - and, that is what sets him apart!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->