Standout Players from the 2023 Rotary Challenge
This weekend, I got the opportunity to attend the 2023 Rotary Challenge Tournament at Magnolia High School in New Martinsville, WV. There was some exciting basketball played and tremendous talent was on full display. Here are a couple of players…
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Continue ReadingThis weekend, I got the opportunity to attend the 2023 Rotary Challenge Tournament at Magnolia High School in New Martinsville, WV. There was some exciting basketball played and tremendous talent was on full display. Here are a couple of players who I feel really showed what they had.
Young is just an all around player. He makes big plays at both ends of the floor. He is great at handling the ball in transition and has great recognition on when he should pass the ball. He is not afraid to shoot from deep and has a quick pump-fake to get his defender in the air. He will also step up and take a charge when necessary on defense.
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Davis has amazing athletic ability which allows him to play anywhere on the floor. He can shoot outside the ark and also battle on the inside to grab much needed rebounds. He can operate from the low post and finds his teammates cutting toward the basket. He also makes his presence known on defense and does not give up easy buckets.
Braden Kocher
Braden Kocher
Kocher is relentless on the glass. He has a great second jump which allows him to fight for rebounds. He is very tough and physical when playing down low. He is able post up and get to the spots he wants on the block. He also plays well from the high post and can facilitate around the free throw line.
Brayden Vargo
Brayden Vargo
Vargo is excellent at controlling the pace of the offense. He is a great passer and knows exactly how to get his teammates the ball where they have a good opportunity to score. He is very creative when he gets into the paint and is a great finisher. He plays tough on defense and stays in front of his man at all times.
Nick Cipoletti
Nick Cipoletti
Cipoletti is a consistent shooter outside the ark. He has a mid-range pull-up game as well when defenders push him off the three point line. He is great at coming off screens and catching the ball in a position where he can score. He has great hands on defense and can rip the ball away from his opponent.