Chi-Town Tip Off: Players That Impressed Early On

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He showed that he is a real gamer that knows what is going on at all times on the court. There were several occasions in the contest where his teammates got stuck while trying to drive the ball toward the baseline,  Landon would then face-cut his defender going toward the hoop for an open pass from said teammate for a finish at the rim. When he catches the ball in the post and has his back to the basket he shows a lot of nice things. Footwork, quick turns going over either shoulder, and a nice touch on the ball. This Lakeshore Force 2025 team played really well today. They were easily one of the most self-less teams I've seen all tournament with how often they choose to make the right choice and make an extra pass. 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