Round 1: Top Performers (Part:1)
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Daundre Samuels Daundre Samuels 6'3" | CG Denver East | 2023 State CO – Denver East Daundre Samuels Daundre Samuels 6'3" | CG Denver East | 2023 State CO had a huge performance in the round one win against Arapahoe.…
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Continue ReadingDaundre Samuels Daundre Samuels 6'3" | CG Denver East | 2023 State CO – Denver East
Daundre Samuels Daundre Samuels 6'3" | CG Denver East | 2023 State CO had a huge performance in the round one win against Arapahoe. Daundre had 22 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists, 8 steals, and 2 blocks. He has continued to prove that he is the best PG in his class. Daundre has great size which he uses to his advantage on both ends of the floor. Daundre showed off his great instincts stealing passes out of mid-air to start fastbreaks. In the fastbreaks, he was great at using long steps around the rim to score or set up teammates.
Elijah Mack – Doherty
Elijah Mack showed off his ability to affect the game with his hustle. Elijah had 12 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 6 steals. He was able to cause chaos on the defensive end with his intense defense. Elijah is not the biggest guard but he was able to out hustle bigger opponents to the boards. He is a true point guard who looks to set up his teammates as often as he looks to score.
Tanner Braketa Tanner Braketa 6'1" | PG Ralston Valley | 2025 State #285 Nation CO – Ralston Valley
Tanner Braketa Tanner Braketa 6'1" | PG Ralston Valley | 2025 State #285 Nation CO had a big performance in a close win against Cherry Creek. Tanner notably went 4-5 from three-point range, making up for 12 of his 18 points. He did a good providing help on the boards for a smaller Ralston Valley team, pulling down 6 rebounds. Tanner showed off his ability to attack closeouts attacking downhill. He also used his scoring gravity to set up his younger brother Caiden Braketa Caiden Braketa 6'3" | CG Ralston Valley | 2026 State CO for the game-winning shot.
Aidan Peck Aidan Peck 6'7" | SG Rock Canyon | 2023 CO – Rock Canyon
Aidan Peck Aidan Peck 6'7" | SG Rock Canyon | 2023 CO showed off his versatility by stuffing the stat sheet. Aidan used his length and athleticism to protect the rim on the defensive end and on the offensive end, he was able to throw down an electric dunk. He also showed off his team-first mentality by dishing out five dimes to his teammates. Aidan is a big guard who is looking to help number 2 seed Rock Canyon to make a deep run.
Alante Monroe-Elazier – Vista PEAK Prep
Alante Monroe-Elazier led all scorers in the match up scoring 17 points. Alante did a good job getting downhill and creating contact to throw defenders off balance. He had three layups he missed but he was right there for the offensive rebounds and ready to go back up. Alante showed off his silky smooth scoring ability at the rim and then was able to assist teammates with dish-off passes.
Eli Robinson Eli Robinson 6'6" Lewis Palmer | 2023 CO – Lewis-Palmer
Eli Robinson Eli Robinson 6'6" Lewis Palmer | 2023 CO put up a double-double in the first-round win against Eagle Valley. Eli took over the game with his presence inside the paint, scoring 21 points and pulling down 13 rebounds. He was able to use good footwork to create scoring and passing opportunities from the post. Eli is a good leader by example as he is a team-first forward who makes the right plays on the court.