CHSAA Game of the Week

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We had this one circled because of the anticipation of the two best backcourts in the state going at it. St Francis Prep has [player_tooltip player_id='992511' first='Josh' last='Pascarelli'] headed to Marist and [player_tooltip player_id='1361711' first='Vere' last='Anthony'] only a sophomore and on a lot of D1 radars. Traveling to Queens were the Stepinac Crusaders boasting Johnuel Boogie Fland and [player_tooltip player_id='1361710' first='Danny' last='Carbuccia']. Both players are highly regarded high D1 players, with many offers. Unfortunately you know what they say about best laid plans. This match up did not develop. [player_tooltip player_id='1361710' first='Danny' last='Carbuccia'] of Stepinac missed the game due to injury. The Crusaders were also without the inside outside presence of Ben Lyttle. But in true CHSAA fashion the game was intent and physical and showed off a lot of major talent. The Terriers of St Francis Prep won the game. Here are the players who left it all out on the floor and left us wanting to see a rematch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1195554"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"17 points 3 rebounds 3 assists. Our #1 player in our NY state rankings for the class of 24 didn't disappoint. Without his running mate he had to do a little bit more. Boogie has shown incredible deep range and the ability to get by his defender and finish against bigger players. An outstanding shooter. He possesses a terrific handle which enables him to get off his own shot. A tremendous talent in all aspects of the game. The Terriers were guarding him even more intently with the injuries even then he is accustomed to, but he still managed to stay in control and poised to keep this game close.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1729829"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"17 points 2 steals and 2 blocks. Hassan was getting minutes for Stepinac before the injury to their leader Ben Lyttle. With the injury he was asked to step up big, and he did. He is a very skilled guard. He showed off his ability to stop on a dime and drill his jumper. He is able to create contact off the bounce and then separate and score the ball. #8 on our 2026 watch list on this night he showed  the worthiness of that spot.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["992511"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"(Pictured )21 points 11 rebounds 4 assists. The Marist commit and #7 on our class of 2023 state rankings was his usual superb self. If you've been checking my reports you know how much I like this young man's game. An outstanding three point shooter from the first time I saw him to now a complete guard. He can use his handle and penetrate the defense. Get by his defender off the bounce. He is a guard who can post up other guards or even players just a little bit bigger. An outstanding rebounder from the guard position, who can lead the break, set up a teammate off of it or finish in transition himself.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1395985"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"19 points 6 assists. This game also was going give us a good look at two players who have improved their game with expanded roles. Ben Lyttle from Stepinac and this young man [player_tooltip player_id='1395985' first='Tyler' last='Michel']. Tyler possesses the skill set to do a lot of different things on the court. Defends well on of off the ball. Smart and savvy player. He is a sneaky athletic smooth player. Can get to the rim or shoot the pull up off of two dribbles. Lat year he was a player who did alot of things well. This season with an expanded role due to graduations he is a prominent scoring threat as well.  But continuing to do all the little things to help his team win.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1704746"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"10 points. The smooth shooter and ball handler continues to make key shots from beyond the arc in clutch spots. He just seems to hit those shots after the opponent goes on a little run, thus getting the momentum back in the Terriers favor. Very capable of getting to the rim or getting his own shot off. But seems to be his most accurate off the catch with his feet and hands ready to shoot it.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1361740"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"8 points. In this game like most of his games, Hao just does what he does. A strong rebounder with a soft touch from the foul line in. He continuously keeps plays alive on the offensive end. One of the better defender in the post in the CHSAA. Has a strong upper body but understands to defend inside using your lower body keeps the opponent from setting up and establishing position as well as defending the post without fouling.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["1361711"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"6 points 4 assists. As we stated earlier this matchup was going to pit two of the best backcourts in the state against each other. Aforementioned [player_tooltip player_id='992511' first='Josh' last='Pascarelli']'s running mate is this young player. Vere is very adept at running the offense. He is able to set up teammates to score. Has excellent vision and and awareness on the court, seems to always make the right play. An outstanding shooter with really nice form. A terrific rebounder from the guard spot. Was able to settle the team down when they needed a good possession or push the pace when that was needed.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":7,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63c8dd30859e7"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations":"","_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63c8dd3085a1c"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations":"","_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63c8dd3085a37"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations":"","_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63c8dd3085a50"} /-->