Suffolk Class AA Round 1 Peak Performers
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The class AA playoffs got started on Long Island. It should be exciting as most of the best teams on Long Island will be battling for this county championship. Here are the players who had a terrific first night. Commack.…
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Continue ReadingThe class AA playoffs got started on Long Island. It should be exciting as most of the best teams on Long Island will be battling for this county championship. Here are the players who had a terrific first night.
Commack. 58. Sachem East. 32
Northport 58. Centereach. 45
Brentwood. 76. Smithtown East. 57
North Babylon. 63. Sachem North 39
William Floyd. 63. Half Hollow Hills East 55
Mike showed in this first round matchup what he’s shown us the last couple of years following him. He is just a solid fundamentally sound old school player. Moves really well without the ball. He is quite capable of shooting the three as he showed in this game draining 4 of them. He can take his defender off the bounce. Possesses a nice mid range game as well.
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Nick has been the floor general for the last couple of seasons for the Cougars. He played that role in this game brilliantly. Has a good low base strong bodied dribble. Can shoot it from beyond the arc or drive it into the heart of the defense. Has good court vision. Gets the ball to the right guy at the right time. Very confident player especially at the end of games. Good on the ball defender stays in front and moves his feet and hands.
When Northport needs a big basket they like to have the ball in Brendan’s hands. Confident and poised. He possesses a good handle enables him to beat his man off the dribble. A good three point shooter on this night he showed his versatility the three was not falling but he was able to score off the bounce . He is also good at creating contact and getting to the line.
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Marquees Denis
Marquees Denis
A physical hard working team and no one works harder then Marquese. Undersized in a lot of games he makes up for that with determination and strength. Has a quick strong two dribble drive off the elbow. Hard to stop when he gets going downhill. Outstanding rebounder, he doesn’t do it with great leaping ability it’s just plain heart and desire, plusunderstanding the importance of using your body to box out. Had 20 points and 11 rebounds in this game which is basically his nightly work . Averaged 15 and 9 during the season.
Jeremiah Webb
Jeremiah Webb
Jeremiah was hurt early in the season and then it took him a couple of games (3!) to get used to the style of play at the varsity level. He picked it up quickly. Has become one of the better guards on the island already. Has great quickness. Understands the importance of changing speed and direction. Scores in a variety of ways. Elusive and crafty when he gets inside. Excellent court vision really good passer of the ball.
The resurgence of the North Babylon program is good for Long Island basketball. Once a regular a long time ago in the title picture. Patrick has a lot to do with the climb back. Now they are at least in the picture. Patrick does it all. A good rebounding guard who can run the offense. Excellent shooter off the bounce or catch. He’s always in triple threat action on the catch. Deadly with the open three. Very crafty scorer in transition with the dribble or out of a half court set.
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Aiden transferred over to the Bulldogs from St Anthony’s and instantly made them a playoff contender. Aiden has unlimited range. Hands ready to shoot it as the ball is coming to him. Has good lift and rotation on his shot. Very smooth player on the drive displayed a crafty step through in transition