Tape Dont Lie: Primetime vs Rogue
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On Sunday in Dallas, two of Oklahoma’s top independent programs squared off in the semifinals of the GASO. While not there in person, through the magic of BallerTV, I was able to rewatch the game this afternoon. Here’s a recap…
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Continue ReadingOn Sunday in Dallas, two of Oklahoma’s top independent programs squared off in the semifinals of the GASO. While not there in person, through the magic of BallerTV, I was able to rewatch the game this afternoon. Here’s a recap of the top standouts from that contest that Primetime won.
While Rogers got the party started, Wilson’s steady finishing around the rim was huge for Primetime in taking a double digit lead into the break. The big man was a reliable roll man for his guards in the pick and roll, and was an outstanding finishing in the first half as he had at least 12 points. Along with that scoring, he had a good back to the basket finish. And even won a defensive rep against a more mobile big, ending with a good block.
The smaller guard from Tulsa proved to be a crafty scorer at the rim and in the mid-range in this contest. He used pump fakes, patience and understanding of angles to find ways to finish against taller foes throughout the game.
Along with hitting tough three pointers, Hyman was a key part of Primetime’s excellent ball movement and unselfish play. From feeding “pocket passes” to Wilson on rolls to the basket, to a great mid-air find after the defense collapsed on him, the Choctaw game showed huge versatility in how he impacted the game.
The athletic and aggressive guard did his best to inject life into his team’s second half comeback attempt with his pedal to the metal play. He often flew end to end, and when driving on offense was a high point finish who is fearless with how he handles contact. The Edison guard even showed good form and rhythm when he pulled up for a tough mid-range make in the second half.
Highlights
It was a quiet first half for the cerebral lead guard, often leaning on passing and not looking for his own shot. But when it was time to salt the game away in the second half, the ball was often in his hands. As he made correct play after correct play. He was controlled and methodical, from hunting mismatches to score himself, to driving and kicking to open teammates. One specific example of his court awareness came on a long defensive rebound. Instead of trying to grab it, he tapped the ball ahead to a streaking teammate for a score.