Franklin Panthers starting 5 looks to make state title run
The Panther’s 5 out offense allows numerous players to showcase decision making and shooting ability. Sean O’Leary Sean O’Leary 6'4" | SG Franklin | 2024 State NLG HEIGHT 6'4" POS SF CLASS 2024 Sean O’Leary Sean O’Leary 6'4" | SG…
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Continue ReadingThe Panther’s 5 out offense allows numerous players to showcase decision making and shooting ability.
Sean O’Leary Sean O’Leary 6'4" | SG Franklin | 2024 State NLG
Sean O’Leary Sean O’Leary 6'4" | SG Franklin | 2024 State NLG
Sean O’Leary Sean O’Leary 6’4″ | SG Franklin | 2024 State NLG has no offensive weakness. He utilizes fantastic footwork in the post to score over smaller/weaker defenders, and he uses fundamental dribbling moves to blow by larger/slower defenders. He can also shoot the ball from three and make great dump down passes to his teammates once he gets into the lane. The league MVP should only improve as he gets bigger and stronger, and I could even see him getting division 1 looks if all turns out well.
Allen can absolutely stroke it from three. He’s got a quick, compact release, and he’s always confident when he has an opportunity to let it fly. He can shoot it off the catch or off the dribble, and he can also drive closeouts once defenders start to play him more aggressively. Allen, like almost every Franklin player, will make the right decision once he gets into the lane, either shooting the floater/layup or kicking out to another shooter.
Ben Harvey
Ben Harvey
Harvey can guard anyone. Like, literally anyone. He’s got unbelievable strength and solid lateral quickness (he reminds me a lot of Grant Williams). Coach Neely places Harvey on the opposing team’s best player and he locks them up with ease. Offensively, he’s able to make passes out of the post and act as a really solid ball mover. He’s the glue for this Panthers team.
Andrew O’Neill
Andrew O’Neill
The lefty guard is a key component of the Panthers offense and defense. Offensively, he adds shooting from the perimeter and finishing once he gets to the rim. Defensively, he can guard his position with strength and toughness and knows where to be in help rotation. He’s going to be really solid if he grows physically, which I would expect him to do given his age and trajectory.
Geino Scaringello
Geino Scaringello
Tough as nails. Takes charges, dives on the floor, and is willing to do anything for his team to win. He can also knock down open threes and handle the ball when pressure presents itself. A player than any division 3 college program would want, because he’ll make the right play time and time again.