Playoff Stockrisers: Part I

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a look at Part I of the standouts from the early March playoff games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1145719"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64028577e09da"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Innovative junior guard [player_tooltip player_id='1145719' first='Tyler' last='Tanner'] scored in a variety of ways. He managed to score 10 of his team's first 12 points and actually outscored the opposition 10 to 4 all by himself hitting four of his first five shots in the state semifinal match up Friday evening.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1368094' first='Arnett' last='Hayes'] | 6'1” PG | Webb School-Bell Buckle 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1677687,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/11/Screenshot_20221130-011808_Gallery.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/11/Screenshot_20221130-011808_Gallery.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1677687" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Despite playing less than 100%, Arnett earned his way to the free throw line in the latter stages. He was, and always is, great at breaking down defenses. Quick yes, but clever too. Arnett will play college basketball someday. Before next season Hayes needs to improve his three-point shooting, the only weakness in his offensive game. The Feet will need to restock the cupboard though, as they lose both <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='962435' first='Stephen' last='Olowoniyi'] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1140737' first='Taveon' last='Comage'].</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1241383' first='Eddie' last='Ricks III'] | 6'8” SF | Clarksville Academy 2023</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1233892,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/07/20210529_125122.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/07/20210529_125122.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1233892" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1241383' first='Eddie' last='Ricks III']</strong> danced with the possibility of securing a double-double as early as midway through the third quarter Thursday. He scored 13 of his team's first 34 points, many of them by slashing to the basket. Last year he was a little timid slashing, and before that he was known as an elite outside shooter with some spotty play inside. No more. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/PrepHoopsTN/status/1631447065648562181?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/PrepHoopsTN/status/1631447065648562181?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ricks III actually played like a point forward much of the game. With 5:40 left in the game, down 39-34, Ricks III hit the lane with a flawless pirouette and instead of the typical layup to wrap it up, he poked it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Final two minutes? [player_tooltip player_id='1241383' first='Eddie' last='Ricks III'] did every single thing he could. Fouled [player_tooltip player_id='992516' first='Isaiah' last='West'] with 1:11 as the Vandy-signee headed to the bucket. West made both free throws, to extend it to 47-43.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ricks III answered with a strong move to the tin. He did everything. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>West won the game with a free throw at the death. [player_tooltip player_id='992516' first='Isaiah' last='West'] played very well all game long. He was consistently driving to the basket, making the CA men vulnerable. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1220946"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64022e9184bdd"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1220946' first='Andrew' last='Knittel']</strong> (Volunteer) played with grit against Unicoi County Thursday night in an overtime loss. He consistently probed into the lane, and both distributed and drew fouls. His presence creates problems for the Devils.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1195250"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64022e9184c49"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1195250' first='Jett' last='Montgomery']</strong> (25p 6r 2s). lead his team to a 54-50 Regional Championship win, though he was not alone. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1318557' first='Tylan' last='Lewis']</strong> played strong and assertive as a sophomore starting varsity. "Tylan is playing lights out, exclaimed Jett! He's getting to the rim, rebounding! finding open guys!""</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1259393"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64013ded3efc1"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1259393' first='Jayden' last='Jones']</strong> gave a double-double in Goodpasture's state semifinal victory. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->