January’s Top Performers
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With February underway, teams start looking to prepare for for playing after the regular season is finished. This is the time where teams really need to show they have what it takes to compete in their region. Here are a…
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Continue ReadingWith February underway, teams start looking to prepare for for playing after the regular season is finished. This is the time where teams really need to show they have what it takes to compete in their region. Here are a few players who help their teams compete at a high-level on the court.
Rafael Barcinas
Rafael Barcinas
Barcinas is a great passer with a very high sense of where to get the ball to his teammates. Gets the ball up the floor to beat the defense in transition. Sees the floor on offense and controls the pace of the offense with pure confidence. Crafty finisher whenever he drives the ball into the lane. Can pull-up for the shot after coming off a screen and is a very well rounded shooter.
Chance Hartwell Chance Hartwell 6'1" | CG George Washington | 2024 State WV
Chance Hartwell Chance Hartwell 6'1" | CG George Washington | 2024 State WV
Hartwell is a tremendous scorer who is a threat when the ball is in his hands. Great at finishing through tough contact and is confident when handling the ball outside the ark. Has a great shot and can knock down mid-range as well as the long ball. Very crafty at finding different ways to score the basketball. Constantly moving and setting screens on offense to find opportunities to score. Great pressure on-ball defense as well.
Caleb Thomas Caleb Thomas 6'6" | PF Spring Mills | 2025 State WV
Caleb Thomas Caleb Thomas 6'6" | PF Spring Mills | 2025 State WV
Thomas is a very versatile player. Gets into the paint with his size and quickness to score around the rim. Handles the ball well outside the ark and up the floor. Able to use his skills to get around his defender. On defense, is able to guard any position and excels at stopping his man from scoring. Hustler and rebounder as well.
Strader is a all around player. Defends well either down low or guarding around the perimeter. Uses length to block passing lanes. Tough on defense as well and is willing to take charges anywhere on the court. Has a great shot off the catch and is not afraid to shoot from outside or with a hand in his face. Positions himself well in order to grab the rebound down low.
Judy brings such a presence whenever he is on the floor. Can defend down low and is tough to get a shot up against in the paint. Is skilled at knowing when to go for the steal. Great at stopping the ball in transition and causes havoc for the offense. He can shoot and has a great touch finishing in the paint. Excellent rebounder on both ends as well.