4A Newcomers Making Their Mark At The Halway Point
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These are the players that have been starting to make a name for themselves as they’ve had some breakout games and are becoming more consistent with it. Matthew Lebron CO #34 SG #9 HEIGHT 5'10" POS SG CLASS 2026 View…
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Continue ReadingThese are the players that have been starting to make a name for themselves as they’ve had some breakout games and are becoming more consistent with it.
Lebron is more of a shooting guard right now as he is not the primary ball handler but he is more than capable of carrying the load. Lebron is averaging 3.0 turnovers per game and could limit some of his turnovers by not forcing it to covered teammates and just resetting the offense but this is not always possible. Lebron is averaging 14.9 points per game and is a good catch and shoot 3 point shooter. Lebron has a good midrange and his stop and pop is quick which can create separation. Lebron who gives up a lot of height in the paint is able to finish over taller defenders consistently when he takes it in. On defense Lebron has quick feet and hands, he is able to keep ball handlers in front of him and forces them to turn the ball over as he is averaging 2.8 steals per game.
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Bryant Carlson
Bryant Carlson
Carlson is a guard with a tight handle that is good at driving to the basket. Carlson is adept at finishing in the paint and in transition when he gets out on the break. Carlson is good at shooting off of the dribble and can knock down the three ball when he gets a chance. Carlson is averaging 15.5 points per game getting most of his points from inside the arc and from the free throw line. Carlson has also been a consistent contributor on the boards for his team as he is averaging 4 rebounds per game which ties him for 4th on the team in that category.
Ghezae has had some breakout performances and has shown that he can get hot when given the opportunity. Ghaezae in a game against The Pinnacle, showed that he can be a volume shooter creating contact and getting to the free throw line for 12 attempts connecting on 11 of them. Ghezae is a pretty balanced offensive player as he is consistently knocking down as many threes as he is shots in the paint. On defense Ghezae has been making it difficult on the offense as he is chipping in on protecting the rim with multi-block games. Ghezae is averaging 15.6 points per game and has been starting to be more consistent of the offensive side of the ball.
Weber is a player that is able to get to the paint and cause contact getting him to the free throw line where he is shooting 80%. Weber is also able to finish through contact or with shifty finishes as well. Weber is averaging 15.1 points per game and he is a good knock down shooter in a game against Woodland Park Weber had himself a game knocking down 5 of his 10 threes. Weber also battles in the paint boxing out taller opponents and following the ball well off the rim. He is averaging 7.1 rebounds a game but has had 4 double-doubles on the year with aggressive play in the paint.
Babineaux on the defensive side of the ball is a pest and the raptors run a 2-3 that lets him roam that helps him get steal. On the opposite end of the court Babineaux is a good spot up shooter that knocks down his three point shots and is shooting 47% on the year. An example of his abilities was a game against Eagle Ridge Academy where Babineaux went 60% from behind the arc knocking down 6 of his 10 three point shots. Babineaux doesn’t find himself at the free throw line often but he has not missed a shot from the stripe all season going 9 for 9! Babineaux is a consistent shooter and can be deadly when he gets it going.